1860 House, Stowe Village Home 5 bdrms, 6 baths

Nestled in the Village of Stowe, this nicely appointed home is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Built in 1860, the home has been tastefully renovated and still maintains the charm of wide-plank floors and 12 panel windows. An expansive deck on the back of the home provides a summer hideaway for relaxing or barbecuing on the gas grill. In winter, the living room provides a cozy place to enjoy the open fire. Winter guests enjoy the shuttle to the ski areas that stops nearby - no need to drive a car to the alpine or cross country slopes. Great skiing, ice skating rink within walking distance, and wonderful nearby restaurants. We are close to the Green Mountain Inn, the Stowe Community Church, and a short drive to the Stoweflake Resort and the Stowe Country Club. Bring your bikes and enjoy the award winning Stowe Recreation Path, a short walk from the home. We are close to the Stoweflake, and directly on the path to watch all the Hot Air balloons from the deck during the Stoweflake Balloon festival in July. There are five guest rooms, each with private bath, a formal dining room, a large living room area with warm winter fire, a laundry room and spacious/well equipped kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances.. Three bedrooms are located on the upper level, and two bedrooms are located on the lower level. Bedrooms include 1 room with king-sized bed, 2 rooms with queen beds, 2 rooms with two extra-long twins that can also be set up as a king bed, and two roll away beds. A day bed also provides some additional sleeping space. Walk to shops, restaurants, winter shuttle at your doorstep. Off street parking. Golf, lakes and skiing nearby within 2-10 miles. All guest rooms have firm mattresses, are air-conditioned and decorated with Vermont style quilts and matching dust-ruffles. The living room has a classic wood-burning stove that opens to view the fire and closes for extra warmth, television w/ VCR & cable TV, sofa, love seat, a reading area and game table. The formal dining room seats up to 10 comfortably. Large deck and barbecue grill, workshop for tuning skis or bikes, mudroom entrance from the parking lot are all extra features. The property is located in the center of Stowe Village, near the Stowe Community Church (likely the most photographed location in Vermont) -a perfect spot for wedding parties or for the special guests of the bride or groom. Golf: During summer and fall, enjoy hiking or mountain biking on the numerous Green Mountain trails and the Long Trail, an extension of the Appalachian trail. The Stowe Country Club is an exceptional golf course just minutes from the Inn, and there are 3 other courses nearby. Late September and early October brings some of the best fall foliage viewing in all of New England. Visit the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, the Trapp Family Lodge (still run by the Trapp Family from The Sound of Music), Cabot Cheese Shop, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Vermont Cider Mill and many other local attractions. Skiing activities: Mt. Mansfield at Stowe has a variety of terrain from beginning to expert skiing. Rated best ski resort in the East for multiple years, the ski terrain and charming village atmosphere make for a wonderful winter vacation. Alpine and cross country trails are minutes from the Inn. Local trolley/bus transportation provides easy access to the trails, ski entertainment is available. Combine your ski vacation with a spa treatment at one of the three exceptional spas in Stowe. More details at 1860house.com