1657 Old Depot Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262

A true country retreat. .. A wonderfully adaptable 3000 SF C. 1840 Greek Revival gently updated offering lovely proportions, high ceilings and flooded with light! This is a classic circular floor plan offering a spacious three walled living room with centered fireplace, Study, dining room, office, and a kitchen across the back that extends to a large heated work shop/ laundry and would create opportunity to open from the kitchen to establish a fabulous great room. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, two baths and an attic over the utility space. A fantastic Barn that could host events, store equipment or house the farmsteads needs! Combined this property speaks to the soul of the quintessential Vermont Experience on a quiet country lane not far from the rest of the world. Manchester and Bennington are just 15 minutes away, Albany is an hour. Walk, bike or motor through the property on established trails, pasture for your animals or planting interests, trails meander over rolling terrain, an area of protective wet land on both sides of the road where the water way is home for precious wildlife! The Land in Current Use which keeps the taxes low. Spectacular property and an inspiring house with barn on 177 acres. .. while only a few acres require maintenance the balance of the land is forest and wetland fortifying wildlife and guarantees enviable solitude!