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Danby,VT 05739
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,456 sqft
Price per Sqft $198
MLS Listing ID 5029647
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Three Quarter Bath 1
Construction Status Existing
HOA Fees $130/ann
Year Built 1860
Annual Tax Amount $14,088
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 8.240 Acres
Acres 8.24
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
If you've ever dreamed of owning a historic home without the hassle of renovations, this is the perfect opportunity. Built in 1860 by Silas Griffith, Vermont's first millionaire, this remarkable property was once known as the "skyscraper of Southern Vermont" during the Civil War era. Later, it became home to Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, who operated the Maple Skillet Eatery on the first floor. In 2017, a meticulous renovation transformed the home, adding new insulation, structural reinforcements, updated plumbing and electrical systems, a new roof, windows, and modern conveniences such as heat pumps, central AC, solar panels, and smart thermostats. More recently, the kitchen was beautifully remodeled, featuring an expansive island and brand-new appliances and a bedroom was added to the second floor. The heart of the home is on the second floor, where an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area boasts hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and oversized windows framing breathtaking easterly mountain views from two elevated decks. Additional features include a first floor office (or bedroom), an attached 2 car garage, front retail space which could be additional living space if needed, 8.24 serene acres- private yet in town, and private access to the famous "Danby Slides"- your very own swimming hole! You can also purchase the guest cottage which sits right behind it- MLS #5029649 for 240,000.
Location
State VT
County Vt-rutland
Area Vt-Rutland
Zoning multi use
Body of Water Stream
Rooms
Basement Entrance Interior
Basement Concrete Floor,Interior Access
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan,Fireplace - Gas,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Dining,Kitchen/Living,Primary BR w/ BA,Natural Light,Window Treatment
Cooling Central AC
Flooring Hardwood
Equipment Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat,Stove-Pellet
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Cable
Waterfront Description No
View Y/N No
Water Access Desc Yes
View No
Roof Type Other,Shingle - Asphalt
Building
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Community
Architectural Style Federal,Tri-Level
Construction Status Existing
Schools
Elementary Schools Currier Memorial School
Middle Schools Choice
High Schools Choice
School District Bennington/Rutland
Others
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