$275,000

The oldest framed house in Craftsbury. The original Crafts home. 1794 is the date of the red cape portion of the home. 1820's it the center portion. Rustic lovely Craftsbury Common home. Enter the glassed-in front porch to a central kitchen with island, old bead board cabinets and franklin stove. Sunroom and laundry at back. To the left you enter the old potion of the home including a 1st floor bedroom and bath, living room, small library, dining room with back yard access, and second 1st floor bedroom. 2nd floor hosts 3 bedrooms, one with private bath, and 3/4 hall bath. Heading past the kitchen to the northside of the house is the second stairway, dining room, and sitting room with mini split, full bath, and family room. Second floor includes 4 bedrooms, one with 3/4 bath, one with closet built-ins, and a 3/4 hall bath. Leaving the house to the north is a screened in breezeway leading to the barn. Open first floor with workshop space and room for two cars. The second floor is a bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling, bath, and balcony overlooking the westerly mountain views of Mt. Mansfield. The old section has a recent concrete foundation with low basement. Center section has a crawl space. The north room and barn were rebuilt in 1977 after a fire. The back and side yard have many perennials, a variety of shade trees and stone walls. There is a 1 bedroom guest cottage with bath and kitchenette. Outdoor fireplace as well. The home has been a seasonal dwelling for years. Charming living space with plenty of character.