Historic Homes for Sale in Vermont
As you do your home research, we encourage you to explore these historic homes for sale in Vermont. There is nothing like owning a piece of Vermont history! Many of these homes are already on the national register of historic places -- or could be! Many of these homes while not historic in their own right, are located in historic Vermont villages. For those wishing to reduce their carbon footprint, living in a quintessential Vermont Village is the way to go! Walk to your local library, post office and historic sites. Relish the natural beauty, archictural treasures and slower pace of life that Vermont has to offer.
This exquisite 125+/- acre peninsula, one of the few completely private residences on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, is set among well-maintained fields, finely appointed stonewalls and towering pine and oak trees. With expansive westerly views of the Adirondack High Peaks and the Green Mountains to the East, the property includes a c 1920 Old-World style stone and clapboard 3,900+- sq'; residence, with six bedrooms, a one-bedroom carriage barn, in-ground heated pool, a lakeside gazebo and almost 5,200 feet of shoreline. Beaches range from flat rock shale access to a small stone swimming beach for the majority of the frontage. A historic marker on the property describes how Benedict Arnold scuttled his fleet in Arnold Bay to escape the British in the battle of Lake Champlain in 1776. Additional acreage available.
Boulder Spring Farm is a postcard come to life. Commanding 270 degree views of mountains and pastures, the estate is named for the brook that winds itself through the 40 acres of lush countryside. The main house is built in the style of a Connecticut River Valley Colonial boasts 7,300 sq. ft. of spacious rooms awash in light, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, a romantic winding staircase and wood floors in cherry and pine. Delightful historic details such as the Tavern-style kitchen, David Wiggins' stencil art, the hand-blown bulls-eye glass, and the over-sized lock and key call to mind the storied homes of America's historic gentry. The large post and beam barn is suitable for anything the gentleman farmer can imagine, and the fully furnished and equipped Pond Cottage (overlooks one of the 4 ponds on the property) provides the perfect overflow space for guests, a great rental opportunity or caretaker's lodging.
Wyman Hill Farm - 1782 Georgian Colonial set on 172 magnificent acres. A rare opportunity to acquire one of Woodstock's most prestigious historic estates. The extensive and tasteful renovation has enhanced the charm and function of this light filled extraordinary country home. Superb detailed woodwork including original hand carved 18th century raised panel wainscoting. Seven wood burning fireplaces, many with antique delft tiling surrounds. The hub of the house is the well appointed country kitchen with chestnut center island, elevated fireplace and comfy gathering area. Stunning reclaimed and original wood flooring throughout. Enjoy the sunsets from the pond side loggia. Rebuilt antique stone walls line the country lane and meander through the interior of the land, along the extensive carriage road-trail network. Sweeping meadows and long range southerly views abound. The rustic cabin and new carriage barn gracefully complement this one of a kind property.
This historic Woodstock Village house was brought out of the roaring 20's with 60 amp knob and tube into the 21st century with 200 amps, radiant heat, whole house A/C, a state of the art audio /visual system, central vacuum, security system and a pre-wired 3 stop elevator shaft, to name a few of the top quality features. The barn/stable was detached from the house and relocated to allow for a modern, functional 2 level, heated garage with 720 sq.ft overhead for future living space. The barn overlooks the confluence of the Kedron Brook and the Ottauquechee River with views of Billings Farm and the hills of Cloudland. area. There is a gas fireplace in the den/ breakfast room and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. There are two bedrooms with en suite baths on the second floor, very spacious walk in closets, an office and a laundry. The top floor has two bedrooms that share a bath. This is Woodstock at it's best. $2,225,000
Located in the prestigious private community of Wings Point, this Federal style 6,000 square foot home offers approximately 600 feet of frontage on Lake Champlain on Vermont's eastern shore. Created with impeccable attention to detail, this slate-roofed, clapboard house is connected to the historic antique barn in a beautifully landscaped setting. Association amenities include 19 acres of common land, two tennis courts, a beach, dock and a protected mooring area.
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