Vermont's $29 Million Monsalvat Farm Hits Market as State's Priciest Home

Monsalvat Farm, a 400-acre estate in Barnard, Vermont, is listed for $29 million, making it the most expensive home for sale in the state. The property, named after the mountain fortress in Wagner's Parsifal, features the Sanctuary, a main residence completed in 2009 and designed by Ralph L. Duesing of Dallas, Texas. The home is built from New Hampshire granite, cedar shingles, and a Vermont slate roof, with hand-forged iron railings and a wrought-iron chandelier shaped like an upside-down tree. The Sanctuary includes a 12-sided great room, a primary suite with two bathrooms and a dressing room, and a circular wine cellar connected via an underground art gallery passage to the Cabin, a music room with mountain views. Other residences include Gilbert's Cottage, the Lodge, and the Farmhouse with staff apartments. The estate has a full equestrian complex with a historic barn, stables, and additional animal barns. It also operates as a working farm with a sugar house producing maple syrup, honey, and hard cider under a trademarked brand. An FAA-registered heliport provides quick access to Montpelier, Boston, and Montreal. The listing is held by Chris Lang at Bravynia.