Historic House Listings

Former bank! Circa 1890 in Vermont. $275,000

December 26, 2023

This property used to be the Bank of Danby. The bank was built in 1890. It is located on 1/2 acre in Danby, Vermont. The property features a covered front porch, double front doors, some hardwood floors, chair rails and arched entryway. The property has a detached one car garage. Three bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,874 square feet. $275,000

Contact Kathleen Fayerweather with Josiah Allen Real Estate: 802-362-3355

From the Zillow listing:

 

A must-see brick Greek Revival temple front house steeped in history in the quaint Historic District of Danby Village. There are so many historical and architectural details to appreciate in this property. The four fluted columns greet you grandly with a Doric portico and a prominent porched double door. Tall six-over-six windows flank the door, with details of square marble lintels and similar windows on the sides of the exterior. Listed on the National Register, it was originally the Bank of Danby in the 1800s, then served as a Church until the 1940s. A large open living space accommodates today’s living with many possibilities for layout and function. Additional interior features include a country kitchen at the back of the house with an enclosed porch, a full bath on the first floor, and three bedrooms on the second floor – the property also includes a detached one-car garage. This home awaits a new owner to restore and revive this special piece of history. Being sold “as is”, total acreage of 0.51 is Danby house lot of 0.20 acres & Mt. Tabor 0.31 acres adjoining lot combined. Danby is centrally located between Killington and Stratton and is within 1 hour of skiing at Bromley, Stratton, Magic, Killington. Close to Dorset and Manchester with school choice for middle and high school, making this property a great full-time or seasonal vacation home.

 

 

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