Nearly 65 acres of quiet woods and ridgelines in the heart of the West River Valley, just outside the village of Townshend. The land moves naturally from gentle slopes to steeper ground, covered in mature forest and opening to long views across the surrounding hills. Fall brings especially rich color, but the property stays private and peaceful year-round. Electricity is already on the property, and a dug well is in place, giving a head start on basic infrastructure for anyone who may want to build in the future. As with any land, buyers should confirm building feasibility, permitting, and intended use with the town. You're a short drive from Townshend State Park and its trails with views, Townshend Lake, and the West River itself. The West River Trail runs for miles and is well suited to hiking, biking, or skiing depending on the season. Brattleboro is nearby for additional restaurants and shopping, and southern Vermont's ski areas are within easy reach. A solid stretch of Vermont land for walking the woods, camping, recreating, or simply owning a real piece of the landscape.
Townshend, Vermont sits in the heart of the West River Valley, minutes from Grafton, Londonderry, and Brattleboro. The property borders Vermont Route 30 and offers easy access to two of southern Vermont's premier ski resorts and the broader four-season recreational economy. A rare opportunity to own nearly 100 acres of productive Vermont forestland in one of Windham County's most scenic corridors. - with infrastructure in place, income potential, and a ready-to-build house site. The Land: Spanning an elevational range from 600 to 1,200 feet, this property commands spectacular sunset views overlooking Townshend Dam Lake and the West River Valley. The forest is mature and well-stocked — last harvested in 1999 — with a professional Forest Management Plan in place prepared under the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP). Five distinct management stands encompass Northern Hardwood and Hemlock-Northern Hardwood Forest types, featuring Sugar Maple, Red Maple, Black Birch, American Beech, and Eastern hemlock throughout. Income-Producing Carbon Program A 5-acre parcel has been withheld from the carbon program specifically to accommodate a residential build. A 5-bedroom wastewater permit is pending. A driveway has been roughed in with culverts, extending approximately half a mile into the property — meaningful infrastructure in a town with no zoning restriction. Property features .. 20 miles to Stratton Mountain Resort (~38 minutes via VT 30/100) 30 miles to Mount Snow Resort (~45 minutes via VT 30/100) Direct VAST trail access for snowmobiling and year-round recreation 20' shipping container on site for tools, equipment, or materials storage Timber value building since 1999 harvest. Townshend's lack of zoning offers maximum flexibility for future use
Townshend is located in Vermont. Townshend, Vermont has a population of 1,641. Townshend is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.58% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 20.95%.
The median household income in Townshend, Vermont is $73,068. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,195 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Townshend is 56.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48 inches per year, with 76.6 inches of snow per year.
