650 Francis Rd Barnard, VT 05031
Estimated payment $191,076/month
Highlights
- Guest House
- Barn
- Wine Cellar
- Barnard Academy Rated A
- Stables
- Media Room
About This Home
Set on 400+/- acres in Barnard, Vermont, Monsalvat Farm is a legacy estate where rolling pastures, stone walls, forests, and mountain views reflect the state’s timeless character. Settled in 1793, the land carries generations of stewardship, elevated by one of the finest residences in the country—an architectural masterpiece complemented by historic and companion structures that are carefully integrated into the landscape with grace and permanence. Buildings include: the primary residence called "the Sanctuary" with 12-sided cathedral great room, primary bedroom suite with 2 bathrooms, one with fireplace, 7 additional fireplaces including one in the guest suite, wine cellar, music media room known as "the Cabin" and a dining room with stunning overhead sculpture positioned as an upside down tree with nested lights; a 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom charming stone guest house, known as "Gilbert's Cottage;" a restored farmhouse with 4 separate apartments each with 1 bedroom and a full bathroom; a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom cabin called "the Lodge"; a restored historic barn with attached 5 stall stable, heated tack room and farm managers office with bathroom and shower; a Gazebo with fireplace, half bathroom and shower, a detached 3-bay garage, an equipment barn, a cattle barn and a sugar house. With a private gated entrance and bridge, built to highway specifications, over a large pond, a private FAA approved heliport, orchard, fields and miles of trails, Monsalvat Farm is truly magical.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $271,017
Year Built
- Built in 2009
Lot Details
- 395.91 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a private road
- Rural Setting
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Mountainous Lot
- Orchard
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned Rural Residential
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Brick Driveway
- Gravel Driveway
- Gated Parking
Home Design
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Slate Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Wine Cellar
- Great Room
- Media Room
- Den
- Library
- Utility Room
- Laundry Room
- Mountain Views
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- En-Suite Bathroom
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Pond
- Stream or River on Lot
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Waterfall on Lot
- Gazebo
- Outbuilding
Farming
- Barn
- Farm
- Timber
- Agricultural
- Pasture
Utilities
- Central Air
- Radiator
- Radiant Heating System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Underground Utilities
- 200+ Amp Service
- Power Generator
- Propane
- Private Water Source
- Drilled Well
- Septic Tank
- Septic Design Available
- Leach Field
Additional Features
- Guest House
- Stables
Community Details
- Trails
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,018 | $16,892,900 | $3,379,800 | $13,513,100 |
| 2023 | $209,243 | $10,497,300 | $1,242,000 | $9,255,300 |
| 2022 | $225,891 | $10,497,300 | $1,242,000 | $9,255,300 |
| 2021 | $232,368 | $10,497,300 | $1,242,000 | $9,255,300 |
| 2020 | $224,516 | $10,497,300 | $1,242,000 | $9,255,300 |
| 2019 | $221,346 | $10,497,300 | $1,242,000 | $9,255,300 |
| 2018 | $193,410 | $10,489,180 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $205,955 | $489,180 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 04/09/26 | Price Changed | $32,000,000 | -17.9% | $3,216 / Sq Ft |
| 10/17/2025 10/17/25 | For Sale | $39,000,000 | -- | $3,920 / Sq Ft |
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 5066208
APN: (009) 05-0260
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