34 South Main Street , Danby, VT 05739(Rutland County)

Looking for a living piece of history to call home, but don't have the time or patience to update it, this is your place. Originally built by Silas Griffith (Vermont's first millionaire) himself in 1860 it was considered the "skyscraper of Southern Vermont" during the Civil War years. It was later owned by Pearl S. Buck (Nobel prize & Pulitzer prize winner) where she ran the "Maple Skillet Eatery" out of the first floor. Starting in 2017, the current owners have painstakingly completed a full renovation inside and out. From new insulation, structural enhancements, all new plumbing and electric, a new roof, all new windows and extensive landscaping to adding modern conveniences like heat pumps, central AC, solar panels and smart thermostats. Currently used as a 3 bedroom 3 story home with 2 retail spaces on the first floor which could easily be converted to be part of the residence. The heart of this home is a second second floor open floor plan design kitchen/living/dining area with hardwood floors, high ceilings and oversized windows that look out over one of the 2 new elevated decks which both boast impressive easterly mountain views. There is also an attached two car oversized garage. Although set centrally in town, it sits on an impressive 8.24 quiet acres with access to the perfect swimming hole. Finally, a separate renovated 800 sqft guest cottage (The Reed House) is part of the package (see MLS#4898529). This historic property does not require flood insurance.