Properties Near 656 Main Street Chester, VT

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.

The historic Jaquith House is located in the Andover settlement of Simonsville on Rte 11. This historical brick federal 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 6.85 +/- acres has potential for either a vacation home with guest house, year round residence or investment property. The two story double-walled brick home has original features such as eyebrow windows and 4 chimneys and has been thoughtfully updated with modern amenities such as first floor radiant heat, central air and a chef's kitchen with a professional 48" Dacor range with double ovens, attractive arched, brick hearth complimented by cherry cabinets, walk-in pantry and attractive island and curly maple counters. Period details have been carefully attended to with custom interior shutters, replacement windows, a Monson slate roof, preserved softwood pine floors, clawfoot tub, custom copper top vanities/sinks and three fireplaces. A walk-up attic offers additional space to finish. A detached two bay post and beam garage adds both character and utility with oversized doors for RV use. The quaint "kissing bridge" serves as a woodshed and an auto generator adds peace of mind. Cool off in the screen house by the river. Two barns, original mill stones and a historic logging road tell the story of this property's history along the Williams River for over 200 years. Convenient to skiing. 6.85 acres includes a 3.49+/- acre lot w/state approved wastewater permit for 4 bedroom home. Adjoining 3.99 acre lot available see mls 4994121.

The warmth and charm of this beautifully renovated cape will capture your heart! Extensive renovations of the interior design and exterior, with energy efficiency in mind, have been aesthetically designed and laid out. A lovely back entry covered porch with Mahagony decking greets you as you enter the main level to the kitchen with handsome custom cabinetry detailed with butcherblock counters and maple floors that extend throughout the rest of the interior. The open living/dining area is highlighted with a wood burning fireplace with a heatalator insert and custom mill work finish and access to a deck. One can utilize a bonus room as either a den/study or main level bedroom. A nicely tiled full bath completes the main level. The second level offers 3 bedrooms and a spacious ¾ bath with in-floor radiant heat. The primary bedroom is a gorgeous combination of exposed beams, vaulted ceiling and skylight. Numerous additional improvements include new cedar wood siding, Loewen windows, a deep energy retrofit of new insulation, and a standby generator. Perfect location for either a primary or vacation home - within minutes of Chester Village Green, easy access to walking and hiking trails and 15-30 minutes to 3 major ski areas!