Imagine owning the oldest home in downtown Bennington full of history and amazing detail. Built by Joseph Safford after opening Bennington's first Grist Mill, then fully renovated during the Italianate Victorian area for much of it's current design. This historic Inn along the Walloomsac River is now being used as an Air BnB rental as well as a separate leased 2 bedroom apartment. The Fully furnished and well maintained set up is turn key and ready for you to take over. Whether you want a home business, short term rental options, or just a large home for yourself for entertaining and enjoyment; this property has many options. The welcoming Victorian living area with intricate detail along with 3 first floor ensuites, and a kitchen that was used commercially, plus detailed wood work and fireplace mantles you only see in museums-this home is just breathtaking! Upstairs are several more bedrooms and bathrooms. Plus a completely separate fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment. Spacious parking area outside and large yard with mature trees and landscaping. Listen to the river flowing while enjoying the fire pit in the Adirondack chairs, or relax in the hot tub. Walking distance to downtown dining, bars, shopping, museums and entertainment. Less than an hour drive from Albany, NY airport. Within an hour drive of 6 ski mountains.
Historic building in heart of downtown Bennington with solid income from existing commercial tenancy and a fantastic second floor begging to be utilized as residential space. This loft type space is approx. 8,000 sq. ft. and would be an amazing living space (or several) with varying exposure, views of mountains in the distance and of the downtown area. The building offers an abundance of indoor direct entry parking for the resident(s) with ingress and egress stairs from Main Street in the front or from Union Street and the indoor parking in the rear. The space has been prepped with plumbing and electrical for kitchens and baths and also for HVAC to be installed. There are new framed walls with sheetrock and base coat of paint. This is not a blank slate! The hard work has been done and awaits your vision. The space even has south facing roof top decks possible and a sliding glass door already installed to this outdoor area. An awesome opportunity for those who want to be in the heart of a vibrant Vermont town with endless year-round recreation a short drive away in all directions. The area offers some of the best skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, fishing, boating and much more and the Green Mountain National Forest is a short distance away. A fantastic alternative to an expensive single family due to income from two core commercial tenants on the main level. Very unique situation at an affordable price point. Residential use is permitted but may require permits.
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