Rochester, VT | 178 Bethel Mountain Road

Opportunity awaits in the heart of Rochester Village! Located just off the Village Green, this versatile property offers exceptional income-producing potential. The existing second-floor apartment, complete with its own bedroom and full bath, is ideal for rental income, guest accommodations, employee housing, or multi-generational living. With its generous layout and village location, the property also offers the potential for up to three residential units or business use, subject to local zoning and municipal approvals. The main home features 6 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 three-quarter bath, and 1 half bath, providing abundant space for a large household or live/work lifestyle. Combined with the separate apartment, this is a rare opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. The fenced 0.25-acre lot includes a garden area and plenty of room for pets, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying village life. Enjoy an easy stroll to local shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries, and community events on the Village Green. The Green Mountain National Forest is just one mile away, offering year-round recreation including hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Whether you're looking for a spacious home, an investment property, employee housing, or a mixed-use opportunity, this unique Rochester property is ready for your vision.

Known locally for generations as The Old Richard Steele Hubbard Home, this circa-1902 village residence reflects Rochester’s prosperous early-20th-century era and retains many of its original architectural details. Ideally situated just off the park in the charming historic village of Rochester, Vermont, this special home is a fine example of the American Foursquare style popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This five-bedroom residence retains many period details, including handcrafted woodwork, hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, stamped tin, and decorative moldings. Thoughtful updates blend modern comfort with historic character, featuring beautifully renovated bathrooms with step-in showers, a fully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and plank tile flooring, a second-floor laundry, and a handsome new architectural shingle roof installed in 2023. The home’s versatile layout offers flexible living options, with the main living areas on the first floor, three bedrooms on the mid-level, and a two-bedroom in-law suite on the upper level. Telecommunications are well covered with options for landline, DSL, fiber-optic internet, and satellite or streaming TV. The house has been professionally cleaned, though a fresh coat of paint will make it truly shine. With its convenient in-town location, you’re just steps from restaurants, cafés, shops, and galleries, and a short drive from world-class skiing at Killington, Pico, and Sugarbush, as well as arts and culture in Woodstock and Middlebury. Experience the perfect blend of tradition and modern convenience in this historic Green Mountain village home.

This charming four-bedroom village home offers a wonderful blend of classic Vermont character, comfortable living, and easy access to year-round recreation. Located in the scenic town of Rochester, the property enjoys a quintessential village setting tucked among the trees and hillside, providing a pleasant sense of privacy while remaining close to town amenities. The main level features an open and inviting floor plan with a country kitchen, spacious dining and living area, comfortable office, two bedrooms, a full bath, and laundry area. Upstairs, a cozy den and two additional bedrooms provide flexible space for family and guests. A covered porch offers the perfect spot to enjoy a quiet morning, relax with a good book, or gather with friends. A detached two-car garage and woodshed with second-floor space provides generous storage for skis, bicycles, kayaks, and other recreational equipment. Rochester's Village Green is nearby, offering seasonal farmers markets, music, local artisans, and community events. The surrounding Green Mountain National Forest provides outstanding opportunities for hiking, biking, cross-country and backcountry skiing, camping, and exploring Vermont's natural beauty. Ideally situated for four-season enjoyment, the property is within convenient reach of Sugarbush to the north, Killington and Pico to the south, and Middlebury to the West. Whether you're looking for a full-time Vermont residence or a welcoming getaway, 178 Bethel Mountain Road offers the opportunity to enjoy village living within the mountains and endless outdoor recreation just minutes away.