Listings by Dia Jenks

Chase Brook Farm is at the end of a quiet country road, offering complete privacy on 52+/- acres and yet just 10 miles from Okemo Ski Resort, fine dining, and shopping. The views are punctuated by bucolic vistas of the Green Mountains including Steadman Hill, the highest peak in Chester. At the center of this property is a 2,941 sq. ft. farmhouse, built in 2008 and inspired by countless visits to Sturbridge Village. Thoughtfully designed to evoke the charm of a historic home, it features hand-planed boards, painted wide pine floors, wrought iron latches, and soapstone countertops—while providing the comfort of modern amenities, including new mechanicals, updated wiring, and a large, dry basement. This property invites year-round enjoyment. In winter, sled down hills out back, or clear the pond for skating parties. Snowmobilers, skiers, and snowshoers will appreciate the room to roam and easy access to the VAST trail for extended adventures. After a day in the snow, warm up by one of the two cozy fireplaces or take a soak in the hot tub out on the deck. In summer, enjoy a swim or cast a line in the stocked pond, or gather berries from the 80+ blueberry bushes and raspberry patch. The fall season brings apple picking, perfect for homemade pies and sauces. The land is also suitable for livestock, offering versatility for a variety of uses. Chase Brook weaves in and out along the border to the East. Additional features include an attached one-bay garage for the main house, a three-bedroom caretaker’s house with a three-bay garage, and fiber optic internet. 19 min from Weston Playhouse; 40 min from Killington and Bromley; 57 min from Vermont Summer Festival (equestrian event in Dorset); 2h 15m from Hartford; 2h 45m from Boston.

In the 1940s, the farm became home to Camp William James, a base for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Inspired by William James' essay The Moral Equivalent of War, the camp brought together in winter Dartmouth and Harvard students for apprenticeships with local farm youth, promoting national service in peacetime. This ethos later influenced the creation of the Peace Corps in 1961. It is said that Eleanor Roosevelt visited the camp one winter and famously used the two-holer outhouse in the backyard. Tunbridge is the home of the Tunbridge World's Fair and The Ranger, a gravel bike ride. 39 minutes from Dartmouth College, and less than 2.5 hours from Boston.