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34 South Main ST Danby, VT 05739

3 Beds

3 Baths

4,456 SqFt

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02/20/2025 08:56 PM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,456 sqft

Price per Sqft $198

MLS Listing ID 5029647

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Three Quarter Bath 1

Construction Status Existing

HOA Fees $1,561/ann

Year Built 1860

Annual Tax Amount $14,088

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 8.240 Acres

Acres 8.24

Property Sub-Type Single Family

Property Description

If you've ever dreamed of owning a historic home without the hassle of renovations, this is the perfect opportunity. Built in 1860 by Silas Griffith, Vermont's first millionaire, this remarkable property was once known as the "skyscraper of Southern Vermont" during the Civil War era. Later, it became home to Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, who operated the Maple Skillet Eatery on the first floor. In 2017, a meticulous renovation transformed the home, adding new insulation, structural reinforcements, updated plumbing and electrical systems, a new roof, windows, and modern conveniences such as heat pumps, central AC, solar panels, and smart thermostats. More recently, the kitchen was beautifully remodeled, featuring an expansive island and brand-new appliances and a bedroom was added to the second floor. The heart of the home is on the second floor, where an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area boasts hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and oversized windows framing breathtaking easterly mountain views from two elevated decks. Additional features include a first floor office (or bedroom), an attached 2 car garage, front retail space which could be additional living space if needed, 8.24 serene acres- private yet in town, and private access to the famous "Danby Slides"- your very own swimming hole! You can also purchase the guest cottage which sits right behind it- MLS #5029649 for 240,000.

Location

State VT

County Vt-rutland

Area Vt-Rutland

Zoning multi use

Body of Water Stream

Rooms

Basement Entrance Interior

Basement Concrete Floor, Interior Access

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Gas, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Window Treatment

Cooling Central AC

Flooring Hardwood

Equipment Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat, Stove-Pellet

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Utilities Available Cable

Waterfront Description No

View Y/N No

Water Access Desc Yes

View No

Roof Type Other,Shingle - Asphalt

Building

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Sewer Community

Architectural Style Federal, Tri-Level

Construction Status Existing

Schools

Elementary Schools Currier Memorial School

Middle Schools Choice

High Schools Choice

School District Bennington/Rutland

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34 South Main ST Danby, VT 05739

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