In the late 1790's, General Samuel Fletcher gave a large parcel of land to young Benjamin Murdock, whose father had died from smallpox while serving in the Revolutionary War. Benjamin built a cabin and then a house, cleared and plowed the land, and with his wife raised 8 children. That land is now known as Murdock Mountain. Entering the property is like stepping into the past. The deep stone wells that he built still hold clear water, the stone house foundation sits under the shade of a huge oak tree, and the boundaries of the now forested fields he plowed are lined with stone walls and centuries-old trees. The hilltop land is criss-crossed with the stone lined roads they built to travel to town and visit neighbors. Murdock Mountain has exposure and views to the east, west, south, and north. The forestland has not been logged for nearly 50 years, and encompasses pine, oak, maple, hickory, birch and hemlock, and one of the largest ash trees in the state. The 150+ acres is located in Townshend, but is accessed via a private road, Murdock Dr in Brookline. This property represents a chance to own an untouched piece of nature and Vermont history, and is being offered for sale for the first time in many years. Buyers agree to keep the property enrolled in the UVA program after the sale or pay any fees.
Escape to your own private piece of Vermont with this beautiful 5-acre sloping wooded property. Located off the beaten path, yet conveniently close to route 30, youâ??ll find a peaceful forest of mature Oak, Ash and Pine trees. Whether you're a camping enthusiast or seeking a serene hideaway, this land offers a spectacular setting. Property is accessed at the end of an old town road that is no longer maintained. Access via Ober Hill Rd, continue to 'private road' sign, park and proceed on foot, pass a house with a pond on right and continue, lot is on right of roadway. Roadway is not town maintained and will require a 4-wheel drive vehicle with good clearance in good weather. Hike in only in bad weather.
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.
