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Danby,VT 05739
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,456 sqft
Price per Sqft $189
MLS Listing ID 5029647
Style Federal,Tri-Level
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Three Quarter Bath 1
Year Built 1860
Annual Tax Amount $14,088
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 8.240 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
If you've ever imagined owning a piece of Vermont history—with all the modern comforts already in place—this property delivers. Built in 1860 by Silas Griffith, Vermont's first millionaire, this striking home once earned the nickname “skyscraper of Southern Vermont” during the Civil War era. Later, it became the residence of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Pearl S. Buck, who operated the Maple Skillet Eatery from the front space. A complete, top-to-bottom renovation in 2017 brought new life to the home—adding insulation, structural reinforcements, updated plumbing and electrical, a new roof, windows, heat pumps, central AC, solar panels, and smart thermostats. The kitchen has since been redesigned with a generous island, new appliances, and an added second-floor bedroom. The main living space, perched on the second floor, offers a sun-filled open layout with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and oversized windows framing sweeping mountain views from two elevated decks. The first floor includes an office or bedroom, an attached two-car garage, and a versatile front retail space—perfect for a shop, studio, or conversion to more living area. Set on 8.24 peaceful acres, the property feels tucked away yet is right in town. Best of all, it comes with private access to the renowned “Danby Slides,” your own secluded swimming hole—a rare and cherished Vermont treasure.
Location
State VT
County Vt-rutland
Area Vt-Rutland
Zoning multi use
Rooms
Basement Entrance Interior
Interior
Heating Pellet Stove,Baseboard,Heat Pump,Hot Air,Multi Zone,Passive Solar
Cooling Central AC
Flooring Hardwood
Exterior
Parking Features Yes
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Cable
Waterfront Description No
View Y/N No
View No
Roof Type Other,Asphalt Shingle
Building
Lot Description Country Setting,River Frontage,In Town
Story 3
Sewer Community
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Currier Memorial School
Middle Schools Choice
High Schools Choice
School District Bennington/Rutland
Others
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