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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Listed by:
Geralyn Donohue,
Engel & Volkers Okemo Cell:802-377-7096
$400,000
196 North Street, Chester, VT 05143
3beds
2,960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1844
0.7 Acres Lot
$406,200 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$4,183 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 19, 2025 at 09:40am
Listed by:
Geralyn Donohue,
Engel & Volkers Okemo Cell:802-377-7096
Bought with:
Geralyn Donohue
Engel & Volkers Okemo
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5023780

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas Heater - Vented, Furnace - Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove - Electric, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor
Features
- Dining Area, Primary BR w/ BA, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Stove Insert
- Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt,Full,Stairs - Interior,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Interior Access,Interior Entry
- Attic: Hatch/Skuttle
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplaces - 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,948
- Total interior livable area: 2,960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,960
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Porch - Covered
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 74
Lot
- Size: 0.70 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Slight, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 14404510412
- Zoning description: Stone Village
- Other equipment: Air Conditioner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Vintage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard Exterior, Stone Exterior
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal,Shingle - Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1844
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Utilities for property: Phone, Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chester
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved