Historic circa 1800 country farmhouse (4 br; 3 full bath) surrounded by nature on 115 private acres yet near to ski areas (see below) w/large swimming pond and mountain views (as featured on cover of VT Life Summer 2018 issue), with attached glass house for dining, star gazing, and views of swim pond, mountains and gardens. Now restored, the house was formerly a stop along the old stage coach route and a working farm, creamery and cheese factory (see 'Sherman House' at Clarendon Historical Society website https://www.clarendonvthistory.org/HSWF_DisplayItem?ID=1467&XS=A)
Spectacular views of the Vermont Taconic mountains to the west, Dorset Peak visible 16 miles to the South, and down the road the Green mountains and Killington/Pico Peaks visible to the East. Easy access to Vt. Route 7 about six minutes away. Historic town of Clarendon Springs ~1/4 mile downhill from the house, highlight Clarendon House (c. 1835, National Register of Historic Places) -- see photo of painting by James Hope.
Please note that we are a non-smoking and fur free house (no pets) in order to protect the structure and furnishings, which include antiques, as well as to accommodate the smoke/fur free health needs of the owners and guests. As a result, please also note that the house is not appropriate for unchaperoned college age groups, based on prior experiences. Also, a $50/person/night guest fee applies to groups larger than four (max occupancy allowed is 7); There is also a $200 cleaning fee.
Thank you once again for considering spending your valuable vacation time at this special house and property!
Amenities include remodeled bathrooms (3 full) and living/wood stove room, connected heated/cooled glass house with 8' x 8' fireplace. Renovated kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, and attached laundry/mud room with washing machine and dryer. Also, cable TV, high speed internet service, and DVD player. Pond for swimming/kayaking, large lawn and slate patio overlooking 180 degree mountain views. Nearby to hiking Appalachian and Long Traills, also walking/biking/swimming/cross country skiing on the property.
This home and its location offers something for everyone, with easy access to major ski areas (30 mins. to Killington and Okemo, 45 mins. to Stratton, Bromley), towns (Rutland/Manchester/Dorset), museums, marble quarries, horse back riding, and much more or simply relax at the house and enjoy the quiet by reading/dining on the patio in summer or hanging out around the wood burning stove and glass house fireplace in winter.
