Extraordinary Lakeside Victorian Home in Addison

Truly one-of-a-kind lakeside experience offers Victorian charm with contemporary flair. 3 bedrooms sleep 6, 1 full/2 half baths, modern kitchen, dining, and 3 living areas. Large porch, fire pit area, and spectacular gazebo overlook 500’ of private lakefront with stunning lake and mountain views. Features beautiful landscaping and sprawling lawns for all sorts of activities. Conveniently located yet private, ideal for adults seeking outdoor adventures, relaxation, or both! This recently renovated 1873 Victorian, which also serves as a wedding venue, charms with plaster crown moldings and chestnut woodwork. Ten foot pocket doors separating the three large living areas allow for openness or privacy. A curved staircase leads to the three upstairs bedrooms (all of which have lake views) and a bathroom which features the original claw foot bathtub with shower. Another half-bath is located in one of the bedrooms as well as a downstairs half-bath with washer and dryer. The sunny kitchen has a refrigerator with ice and water dispenser, dishwasher, electric stove, and a large microwave. The main living room (there are 3) overlooks Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks through a huge bay window. The TV room has comfy couches and Roku is included. Enjoy cold drinks and hors d’oeuvres, lounging, reading a favorite book or watching some of our local wildlife on the spacious front porch. Bald eagles often visit the enormous cottonwood tree that is the namesake of the property! Experience lakeside dining in the gorgeous open-air gazebo, complete with views of spectacular sunsets over the Adirondack Mts. and the twinkling lights of nearby towns reflecting off the lake. Later in the evening, gather around the fire pit and settle into the Adirondack chairs. A sloping path leads to 500 ft. of private beachfront with shallow water that makes it perfect for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing in the summer and ice fishing and ice skating in the winter. Paddle south and under the beautiful new Champlain Bridge or across the lake to visit the forts at Crown Point, NY. In winter, snowshoe or X-country ski the forts' trails, which offer spectacular views up the lake. If you don’t have your own kayaks, snowshoes or X-country skis, you can rent them nearby. Or just pull up a chair and sit on the shore...listening to the lapping waves and watching as boats float by is the best way we know of to let go of all your stresses. The best part is, we have no immediate neighbors, so the shoreline is completely private. You may never want to leave! (but if you do, read about all there is to do in the Location section below) We will be on hand to greet you if possible. Alternate arrangements will be made in advance. We live a mile away and will be available if you need to contact us for anything. Otherwise, we’ll leave you to enjoy the privacy of the property! Located on a main road yet extremely private, the property is centrally located to all sorts of activities. It’s 45 minutes from Burlington, 20 minutes from Middlebury and Vergennes, and an hour from Lake Placid, NY. Across the road is a family-style restaurant and the Chimney Point State Historic Site, and just 1 ½ miles away are a full-service general store/deli, an ice cream stand/snack bar, and a VT products gift shop with a mini golf course. Just a few steps away is the new Lake Champlain Bridge with breathtaking views up and down the lake. It has a pedestrian walkway that is lit at night for evening strolls and at a ½ mile long, it’s perfect for a morning run or bike ride to explore the Crown Point State Historic Site and Memorial Lighthouse on the NY side. Bring your bike, we are located on the National Scenic Byway, a favorite route of cyclists in both VT and NY. If you have a boat, there is a public boat launch across the road and a marina just ¼ mile away, and we have plenty of room for your trailer. Hike nearby Snake Mountain for spectacular views of the valley, or take a short drive into the Green Mountains or the Adirondacks for other unforgettable trails. For the ultimate thrill, VT Skydiving Adventures is just a couple of minutes away. It's just a short drive to golfing, shopping, exceptional dining, antiquing, farmer's markets, wineries, breweries, museums and historic sites, horseback riding, lake cruises and so much more! In winter, beautiful snowshoe and x-country ski trails are just across the bridge at the Crown Point State Historic Site. Rikert Cross-Country Ski Center is 45 min. away. We're centrally located to several major ski areas, too. Killington, Pico, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Bolton Valley, Stowe, and Whiteface in NY are all 45 min. - 1.5 hours away. We provide: Washer and dryer (on main level) Gas grill Fire pit with wood Bed linens, towels, detergent, hand soap, paper towels and toilet paper included (no beach towels) Mr. Coffee and Keurig Table and chairs for dining on the gazebo Roku Wi-Fi