What changes for buyers and the local market: one of Stowe's most private luxury properties will be sold to the top bidder on July 22 with no minimum price and no reserve, creating an uncommon direct-sale opportunity in a market where high-end listings often linger. The auction is set for 11 a.m. EDT at the property.
Property and auction details
The offering, known as The Preserve at Wade Pasture and located at 1084 Wade Pasture Road in Stowe, occupies about 11.6 acres inside the gated Robinson Springs community. The estate will be sold at a 100% absolute auction—meaning it will transfer to the highest bidder regardless of price.
- Auction date and time: Wednesday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
- Location: The Preserve at Wade Pasture, 1084 Wade Pasture Road, Stowe.
- Sale terms: Absolute auction, no reserve, no minimum bid.
What the estate includes
The compound is designed as a private family sanctuary combining living space, engineered amenities and extensive recreation. Key features reported for the property include a large primary residence, a separate guest apartment and a substantial indoor sports complex.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Land | 11.6 acres (ultra-private) |
| Primary living space | Nearly 10,000 square feet |
| Guest apartment | About 1,300 square feet |
| Sports arena | Standalone indoor facility, over 7,000 square feet with heated athletic turf |
| Unique features | Climate-controlled reinforced concrete underground tunnel connecting the residence to the arena |
The indoor arena supports year-round tennis, pickleball, golf training, fitness and other recreation on heated turf, making it an unusually equipped private athletic facility for the region.
Market context and local implications
Proponents of the auction approach say absolute auctions can produce transparent, market-driven outcomes for exceptional real estate. For local buyers and brokers, the sale represents both a rare chance to acquire a distinctive compound and a test case for alternative sales strategies in Vermont's luxury segment.
The property sits within Robinson Springs, one of Stowe’s exclusive mountain enclaves, and offers unobstructed views toward Mount Mansfield. The combination of scale, amenities and location makes it one of the more prominent single-family offerings to change hands in recent local memory.
Potential bidders and interested members of the public should consult the auction organizers for registration, deposit and attendance details prior to the sale.
— Willa Prescott, Vermont correspondent
