34 West Rd

Rarely offered duplex apartment in 1830 mansion in the beautiful Village of Old Bennington. Convenient and attractive location. Hospital, retail shopping, dining, theaters, museums, historic sites, library, houses of worship nearby. The historic M C Hall House is the only apartment building in this tree shaded colonial village. This is one of just three rental units in a stately early American home. A a truly unique, spacious, bright, well-maintained second & third floor two bedroom, one bath apartment with beautiful views and lots of light. Enter from grand front porch into elegant foyer or through convenient side entry into one of the largest two bedroom apartments around. Living/dining area with fireplace (includes electric log heater) opens to walk through pantry with display shelves and storage. Kitchen includes vintage cabinets up to ceiling, farmhouse style double sink and built in microwave. Living area also opens to hall wide enough for a breakfast table for two with a view. In unit full size stack washer - dryer in large bathroom with tub/shower. Two good sized closets. On the third floor with 9.5' high ceilings in the center is a large open area that could be an art studio, home office, family room or play room as well as a second bedroom with a large antique built in dresser and three closets. Includes window blinds and curtains, ceiling fans, vintage lighting. Large grounds to enjoy with patio/pergola, gardening areas for resident use. Includes heat, hot water, water & sewer, parking space, trash removal, landscaping and snow plowing. Tenant pays own electric. Fiber internet available. Garage available at additional cost. Owner lives on the property and is committed to good maintenance and providing a welcoming environment. Property is being carefully preserved and enhanced. Please note: this apartment was occupied by one tenant for a long time. It is now in nearing completion in the process of being thoughtfully updated, refreshed, repainted as photos show. This listing is a preview as work is being completed and pending a new inspection on the unit. As a result the offering is tentative but as accurate as we can estimate. Shown by appointment, times are flexible. Please leave a voice message if we can't pick up. We are glad to answer any questions via e-mail or this site as well. Photos are recent but there are improvements every day, more images and information to come. For May 31st (possibly earlier). Annual lease. Heat, hot water, water & sewer, trash and recycling removal, landscaping and snow plowing all included. Tenant pays electric bill (separate meter for apartment). Non-smoking premises. Tenant to keep apartment safe, clean and sanitary.