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196 North Street

Chester, VT 05143
  • $425,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 110 Days
  • MLS #: 5023780
Under Contract
UPDATED: 63 min ago
$425,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.7
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,960
    SQFT
  • $144
    $/SQFT
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1844
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
School District:

Description

The Simeon Sherwin House, built in 1844, is one of three look-alike houses known as "Three Sisters". The house was owned by Olivia Goldsmith in the 1990's who wrote The First Wives Club. Her worldly, vibrant imprint is still evident in many of the home's unique features. Architecturally, the stone exterior is unique with large blocks (quoins) of schist and mica at the corners. Inside, there is a delightful three season sunroom and formal dining room with woodstove insert, chandelier and an array of full light doors which open to the large, bright kitchen and first floor full bath. A sitting room with a double-sided fireplace connects to the spacious living room. The inviting foyer leads to the second floor which features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a sitting room. An addition added by the author and named the Queen's Room during the current owners bnb tenure features built-ins, a partition wall with transom window and a wood stove insert flanked by cozy built-in seats. The primary bath features gold-plated fixtures, a skylight and soaking tub. The first floor also has a heated, retail space for a home business with a separate entrance and office above that has served as an antique shop. The two-car attached, garage has unfinished, overhead space. The exterior needs some sprucing up and a new owner will want to add cosmetic upgrades. The property on .70 acres has a lovely yard with a hydrangea bush, charming bridge, small pond and stone bench overlooking the picturesque village.

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196 North Street Chester, VT 05143

  • Price: $425,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 110 Days
  • Updated: 63 min ago
  • MLS #: 5023780
3
Beds
3
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.7
Acres
2,960
SQFT
$144
$/SQFT
1844
Built
County:
Windsor
Area:
Chester
Elementary School:
Chester-Andover Elementary
Middle School:
Green Mountain Uhsd #35
High School:
Green Mountain Uhsd #35
School District:
Two Rivers Supervisory Union
Property Description
The Simeon Sherwin House, built in 1844, is one of three look-alike houses known as "Three Sisters". The house was owned by Olivia Goldsmith in the 1990's who wrote The First Wives Club. Her worldly, vibrant imprint is still evident in many of the home's unique features. Architecturally, the stone exterior is unique with large blocks (quoins) of schist and mica at the corners. Inside, there is a delightful three season sunroom and formal dining room with woodstove insert, chandelier and an array of full light doors which open to the large, bright kitchen and first floor full bath. A sitting room with a double-sided fireplace connects to the spacious living room. The inviting foyer leads to the second floor which features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a sitting room. An addition added by the author and named the Queen's Room during the current owners bnb tenure features built-ins, a partition wall with transom window and a wood stove insert flanked by cozy built-in seats. The primary bath features gold-plated fixtures, a skylight and soaking tub. The first floor also has a heated, retail space for a home business with a separate entrance and office above that has served as an antique shop. The two-car attached, garage has unfinished, overhead space. The exterior needs some sprucing up and a new owner will want to add cosmetic upgrades. The property on .70 acres has a lovely yard with a hydrangea bush, charming bridge, small pond and stone bench overlooking the picturesque village.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Historic Vintage Color Stone Construction Materials Clapboard ExteriorStone Exterior Driveway Gravel Exterior Features BarnPatioPorchPorch - Covered Has Garage Yes Lot Features OpenSlightNear ShoppingNeighborhoodNear School(s) Road Frontage Yes Road Frontage Length 74 Roof MetalShingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherRefrigeratorStove - ElectricWater Heater Basement Access Type Interior Basement Description Crawl SpaceDirtFullStairs - InteriorSump PumpUnfinishedInterior Access Cooling None Equipment Air Conditioner Flooring SoftwoodVinyl Foundation Stone Has Basement Yes Heating Forced AirGas Heater - VentedFurnace - Wood Interior Features Attic - Hatch/SkuttleDining AreaFireplace - WoodFireplaces - 2Primary BR w/ BASoaking TubVaulted CeilingWood Stove InsertLaundry - 1st Floor Quarter Baths 0 Rooms Level1 Level 1: Bath - FullLevel 1: Dining RoomLevel 1: FoyerLevel 1: KitchenLevel 1: Laundry RoomLevel 1: Living RoomLevel 1: StudioLevel 1: Sunroom Rooms Level2 Level 2: BedroomLevel 2: Bath - FullLevel 2: Primary Bdm SteLevel 2: Office/Study Rooms Total 11 Sq Ft Approx Fin Above Grade 2960 Sq Ft Approx Fin Below Grade 0

Property Features

Auction No Construction Status Existing Covenants Unknown Electric Circuit Breaker(s) Electric Company Green Mountain Power Flood Zone No Foreclosed / Bank Owned / REO No Fuel Company HB Energy Pre Construction No Property Type Single Family Road Frontage Type PavedPublicPublic Maintained Road Seasonal No Sewer Public Sewer On-Site Span Number 144-045-10412 Suitable Use Bed and BreakfastResidential Surveyed Unknown Tax Gross Amount 5996.45 Tax Rate 2.6 Tax Year 2024 Taxes Tbd No Timeshare Fractional Own No Utilities PhoneCable - Available Water Source Public Water - On-Site Zoning Stone Village

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