This beautifully preserved 1880s home sits right in the heart of Vergennes, offering the ultimate convenience just a stone's throw from local favorite restaurants and a literal front-row seat to the annual Memorial Day parade. Inside, you are greeted by the warmth of original woodworking, including striking exposed beams and hardwood floors that have been recently refinished to a brilliant shine. The main level features a spacious living room and a large formal dining room that flows seamlessly into an eat-in kitchen complete with an island, as well as a convenient first-floor half bath and laundry. Upstairs, the second level hosts two bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with two versatile bonus rooms that are perfect for dedicated office spaces or playrooms. The outdoor living options are equally impressive, featuring a private balcony area, a charming three-season porch, and a generous deck designed for grilling while taking in elevated views of the city. Practicality meets historical charm in the basement, where tall ceilings and walk-out doors provide excellent potential for a garage or extensive additional storage, all complemented by a fresh coat of paint throughout the home that makes this historic gem move-in ready.
Live conveniently near the Downtown District yet with a country feel on this generous lot that offers elbow room on all sides! The back yard is private and affords you great outdoor space to entertain with a generous patio featuring an outdoor fireplace and grilling gazebo. The house is at the end of a dead-end street w/ only local traffic. There is a beautiful perennial garden off the front and back sunroom. It is perched high on the lot with views to the highpeaks of the Adirondacks providing beautiful sunsets to enjoy from the covered front porch. The home has been meticulously maintained with tasteful finishes. The main floor is expansive w/ a large eat-in kitchen, den, large formal dining room (or use as the formal living room), a library (or bar room) and finally a light filled 3-season porch that you will live in 7 months out of the year! The huge family room features a brick fireplace with old barn beam mantle, built-in firewood storage and soapstone woodstove insert. A wonderful place to spend time in the winters! There is also an office/hobby room on this level and a full laundry room. The bedroom level boasts a substantial landing with a primary en-suite on one side and 2 guest bedrooms on the other. Both the full attic, basement, oversized garage & 14'x24' shed give you ample storage! A must see home if you are looking for a solid, well maintained, spacious property.
Vergennes is located in Vermont. Vergennes, Vermont has a population of 2,573. Vergennes is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.98% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.02%.
The median household income in Vergennes, Vermont is $65,750. The median household income for the surrounding county is $77,978 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Vergennes is 46.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.4 inches per year, with 70 inches of snow per year.
