656 Main St, Chester, VT 05143

The Walter Austin House, a 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bath Queen Anne Victorian on . 37 +/- acres in the Chester Village is a grand home that blends qualities from the Gilded Age with a more contemporary lifestyle. The first floor features a tiled mudroom, elegant foyer and spacious living room with an attractive marble gas fireplace. Original pocket doors open to the formal dining room. The efficient, classically styled kitchen has a breakfast bar, Corian countertops and accented glass-paned cabinets with a lovely picture window. The inviting Great Room has a cathedral ceiling, skylights and hardwood flooring with radiant heat and features a beautiful palladium-crowned triptych window overlooking the lovely pastoral view which delights in all seasons. The second floor features 3 bedrooms, a spacious bathroom with a clawfoot soaking tub and large tiled walk-in shower. The laundry room with half bath is across the hall and the finished third floor provides a quiet retreat with two finished rooms for office, study or guest overflow. The lovely, private grounds feature a deck with auto awning, a courtyard , a luxurious relaxing hot tub/swim spa, raised garden beds and established flower gardens. In addition to a one car garage, a two story post & beam barn provides additional garage and work space and a second floor rec room or office. Stroll to the Green or play Pickle Ball at the Rec area! Close to skiing, Summer theater, hiking and all the area has to offer. Showings begin on June 2nd.

An Incredible value! Marvelous landscaping surrounds this superb 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Victorian showcase home on . 37 acres+/-. Italian tiled entry leads to the inviting hall that includes a beautiful stairway with vintage stained glass and custom Newel Post Lamp. The gracious, formal living room has pocket doors & gas fireplace w/ marble trim - perfect for elegant entertaining! The inviting Dining Room features a Victorian reproduction chandelier & period Crown Moulding. The stylish kitchen has been upgraded with teal Surrell counters, KraftMaid cabinets, Crown Moulding, an eat-in penninsula and is brightened by large picture windows. French doors open to the great room with dramatic 16' cathedral ceiling, accented by a reproduction Williamsburg chandelier and wall of Palladium windows that overlook the lovely gardens and pastoral view. Distressed oak floors massage your feet w/ radiant heat and sliders open to a lovely deck shaded by a retractable awning. The second floor features 3 large bedrooms, luxurious full bath with claw foot tub and walk-in tiled shower and a laundry room with ½ bath. The third floor offers a bonus fourth bedroom or private study. The yard is fully fenced and features a Michael Phelps swim-spa where you can swim in place or just unwind. Classic VT post & beam barn makes a wonderful garage/workshop with attractive finished second floor for your hobbies. A lovely breezeway joins the 1 car garage to the front entrance. Truly a special home!