904 River Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255

Historic Vermont Estate - Manchester, Vermont Auction, October 7, 2014. Since the 1840s, the 37-acre Ondawa Estate has been loved and admired as one of the choicest properties in all of Vermont. The location is superb, with Green Mountain National Forest extending from the back yard as far as the eye can see. Even closer, the trout-filled Battenkill River, a rock-lined stream and a stocked pond are yours to enjoy without even leaving the grounds. Perfectly complementing this setting, the Greek Revival home is a thoughtful blend of vintage charm and modern luxury. Views of mountains, forests and waters from nearly every room tell you you're in the heart of an outdoorsman's paradise. The National Forest offers horseback riding, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and camping. Within a 10 to 15 minute drive are the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, the renowned resorts of Stratton Mountain and Magic Mountain for world-class winter sports, the Alpine Training School, golf and the Drysdale Tennis School. Cultural adventures are in easy reach as well. Picturesque New England villages invite you for scenic drives, road cycling, antiquing, music festivals and other events. Manchester, just 3 miles away, is famed for designer outlets and gourmet restaurants. Both the main house and the guest house have been updated with great care to retain their Early American look. Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves. Spruce hardwood floors and extra-wide baseboards. Dutch doors and exposed beams. As well as loads of unique details, including the mother-of-pearl button on the front staircase newel giving the original building cost ($5,000). There's also a rustic cabin, more than 200 years old and filled with period features, that would be perfect for an artist's studio or children's play house. Many of the home's updates were made with socializing in mind. By far the best party spot is the outdoor entertainment area with heated pool overlooking the garden and forest. You can make it an indoor/outdoor event simply by opening up the multiple French doors that lead from the living room to the deck. Serve your guests cocktails from the wet bar with its built-in wine cooler and icemaker, then let them wander out to enjoy the tranquil sights and sounds of this idyllic mountain retreat. In wintertime, the sunroom is the spot to gather, with all glass windows to warm body and soul. Dinner parties are equally delightful, prepared in the spacious vintage style kitchen that features a 12-ft. island, commercial 6-burner stove and large butler's pantry, and served in the elegant formal dining room lit by a crystal chandelier and crackling wood fire. For more casual meals, the breakfast room offers floods of natural light and lots of built-in shelves. Grand Estates Auction Company is proud to present this historic mountain estate for live auction with No Minimum, No Reserve on Tuesday, October 7 at 2 p.m. Come Prepared to Bid and Buy! Features and amenities include: On 37 acres adjacent to Green Mountain National Forest Beautifully restored Greek Revival home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths Built c.1840, on the National Register of Historic Places Front porch with swing Vintage style kitchen with 12-ft. island, commercial 6-burner stove, antique style refrigerator and double copper sink Butler's pantry with custom cabinetry and wood countertop Wet bar with antique 1800s wood-burning stove, wine cooler, ice maker and copper sink Private study with fireplace and built-in bookcase with ladder Breathtaking National Forest views from the living room with 11-12-ft. cathedral ceiling and French doors to sunroom, deck and pool Heated Gunite pool, large entertaining deck (partially under canopy) with lantern lights Expansive yard for games, sports and cookouts Great fly fishing in the Battenkill River plus a stream and stocked pond on the property Detached, heated garage with workshop and storage Guest house: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, livin