Built in 1789, the year George Washington was elected President, the Philemon Hazen Homestead is a rare Vermont property where history, architecture and modern luxury come together. Set among rolling pastures in Hartford’s Jericho Rural Historic District, this 4,462 sq. ft. historic farmhouse feels a world away—yet is just 6 miles from Hanover and Dartmouth College, 5 miles from Norwich and less than 10 miles from Woodstock. Its 237 year history is evident in hand-hewn timbers, wide-plank floors and two original New England fireplaces, but nearly everything behind them is new. An extraordinary 2025–26 restoration preserved the soul of the farmhouse while reimagining it for modern living. At its heart is a sun-filled 1,500 sq. ft. kitchen and great room created from the former carriage house. Soaring timbered ceilings frame a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, polished concrete floors with radiant heat, and room for a 12-seat farmhouse table. Steel-and-glass doors open to the patio, gardens, stonework and sweeping pastoral views, with neighboring sheep grazing beyond. Five bedrooms and 5½ baths include a spacious first-floor primary suite. Upstairs are four bright bedrooms—three ensuite and one with a private bath connected by a wide central hall/gallery thoughtfully lit for art. The restoration extends far beyond what can be seen: a new roof, sheathing, insulation, drywall, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and HVAC, plus radiant and hydronic heat, heat pumps, 400-amp electrical service and Tesla Powerwall backup. Country roads and open fields coexist with remarkable convenience to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, Norwich, Woodstock, Quechee, Killington, shopping, I-89 and I-91. The Philemon Hazen Homestead is a masterclass in restraint—preserving the authenticity and character of an 18th century Vermont farmhouse while delivering the comfort, technology, and quality of a modern custom home. Historic without being precious. Rural without being remote.
Jericho Rural Historic District, located between Wilder Village and Norwich, is a rural and historic Wilder neighborhood with a river-valley setting and a patchwork of farm fields. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Connecticut River edge near the Wilder Dam and the rail corridor, where industrial-era infrastructure meets quiet back roads. Architecture leans to classic New England forms—farmhouses, barns, and modest historic buildings—set along tree-lined lanes. Daily life reads as scenic drives, roadside walks, and seasonal views across open land. The pace stays calm, with local history and working landscapes shaping the atmosphere.
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3398 Jericho Rd · $2,499,000
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$2,499,000
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14 total rooms
Unfinished interior-access basement
Bedrooms
Master bedroom suite on second level
Multiple bedrooms with private baths (bedrooms with bath on first and second levels)
Additional bedrooms on second level
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2 full baths
3 three-quarter baths
1 half bath
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Kitchen and separate eat-in kitchen
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Main-level laundry room
Second-level laundry room
Mudroom
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Heat pump with multi-zone systems
Radiant heat
Central air conditioning
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Corner lot in a country/rural setting
Field/pasture, landscaped and level areas with rolling terrain
Major road frontage and easy access to nearby shopping and hospital
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Farmhouse style
Existing historic home (built 1789)
White exterior
Standing seam roof
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Gravel driveway
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Clapboard and wood siding exterior with wood construction
Spray foam insulation
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On-site private septic
Driven point water source
200 amp electric service (GMP)
Internet via fiber optic available
Cable available
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Fuel provider: Irving
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Fully restored and modern upgraded systems - 1789 Antique Cape 3,084 sqft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath in the premier Jericho Rural Historic District in the hills of Hartford. There are 5 acres with house on one side of the road and an additional 9 acres with historic sprawling barn across the road. Too much land? It's already subdivided to sell and can be bought with just 5 acres! Enjoy timeless classic features including gorgeous wide pine plank floors, stunning exposed beams, two impressive New England fireplaces and even a Beehive oven. The first floor offers gracious living space with a morning Sunroom perfect for that first cup of coffee - including direct access to yard, a large Great Room with original 1700's kitchen hearth, cozy den, and study with built-in floor to ceiling bookcases. The country kitchen highlights old hand hewn post & beam framing complemented by matching cabinetry and the original kitchen pantry has lots of built-in shelving for storage. There is a gracious first floor Primary Bedroom with large walk-in closet and en-suite full bath. The practical and spacious entryway has washer & dryer with utility sink and is just off the studio/workshop space. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a shared full bath with two landing areas and "dueling" reading nooks. Enjoy sweeping views with mature trees for plenty of shade, beautiful landscaped gardens with stonework, and a tiny frog pond. Just 5 miles to Norwich & 6 miles to Hanover!!
PrimeMLS #1
Nov 11, 2023
Price Changed
$795,000
$178/sq ft
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Last updated by owner on Mar 20, 2024.
RL-10
Rural Lands Ten District
To limit developmental density in areas which are now largely in agricultural or forestry uses, where development may be difficult and/or undesirable and public water and sewer services cannot be provided efficiently. Since the rural character of these lands depends on open space and natural areas, protection of these features should be considered when evaluating proposed conditional uses.
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Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 3398 Jericho Rd
$2,474,168
$25K under list price of $2.50M
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