464 Highgate Road, Route 207, Highgate Falls, VT

Victorian Bed & Breakfast

Auction Date: Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 1:00 PM

Preview the Property on Saturday, September 24, 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
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Historic Inn – Elegant Residence – Land for subdivision
This elegant Victorian Inn and Ballroom, situated on 5+ acres, is tastefully furnished with antiques and reproductions and consists of over 9,600 SF.  The property, originally constructed in 1818, features many recent updates and improvements and, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, two 1/2 baths, 3 lavatories, formal parlor, fully equipped commercial kitchen, country kitchen, library, sitting room, first and second level veranda, cupola, beautiful grounds, perennial gardens, gazebo, wine cellar and bistro with wet bar and much more!
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PROPERTY OVERVIEW

Property Address:

464 Highgate Road, Highgate Falls, VT

Auction Date:

Saturday, October 1, 2005, 1:00 PM, Preview at Noon

Property Preview

Saturday, September 24, 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Land Area:

5.7± acres. Land includes an approved 4 lot subdivision subject to certain conditions and modifications.

Building Area:

9,680± SF on three floors plus, 1,090± SF first floor veranda, plus 180± SF second level veranda, plus basement.

Heating:

Manor House: Modern wood and oil fired hot water system plus, propane stoves and fireplaces.

Ballroom: Oil fired forced hot air. Air conditioned.

Fireplaces/Stoves:

Four fireplaces, four Dover gas stoves, Glenwood Range plus an antique mantle with an electric fireplace insert.

Electric Service:

6/100 amp, 1/200 amp, circuit breakers

Zoning:

High Density Residential

Taxes:

$5,296.89 FY 2005, preliminary tax rate

Assessed Value:

$243,234.00

Water/sewer:

Private well and water treatment system.
On site septic system

Year Built:

Original structure erected in 1818.

In 1852 the Victorian Facade was added

In 1957 the property was extensively renovated and the ballroom constructed.

Personal Property:

Turn key inn facility. This spectacular 15 room property is filled with period antique and reproduction furniture and accessories, very tastefully decorated.  All furnishings, fixtures, linens, appliances and equipment are included in the sale.

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Features:

The Historic Highgate Manor is located across the street  from The Highgate Falls Village Green. An elegant setting as a residence or destination, Highgate is just 40 minutes from Burlington and one hour from Montreal.

From the grand marble foyer to the many fine appointments, Highgate Manor has earned a reputation for warmth and elegance.

As a residence or inn, Highgate Manor has wonderful outdoor locations for ceremonies and functions at the gazebo, amidst the 200 year old Norway spruce or, nearby the perennial flower gardens.

The Victorian ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests and includes underground access to the Manor Cave, an historic basement level wine cellar and bistro. The ballroom also includes restroom facilities and a handicapped accessible lavatory.

With wide planked wood floors throughout, the Inn's first level includes tastefully decorated common areas and a full commercial kitchen with large pantry. Both the library and formal parlor are enhanced by original carved Rumford-style fireplaces. The "country kitchen" features birdseye flooring and prominent Glenwood wood cook stove.

The second level features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, veranda and exercise atrium. The romantic "Lover's Suite" even has a claw foot whirlpool tub in front of the marble fireplace! The third level features two bedrooms, a shared bathroom and access to the 4th story windowed cupola, the unique and intriguing high point of the Inn.

Subdivision Potential: Laid out on paper and approved by the town, this sale includes the potential to develop the excess acreage into a four lot residential subdivision. http://www.highgatemanor.com/

Directions:

From the South: Interstate 89 to exit 20 then right onto Route 207 North for approximately 6.25 miles. Highgate Manor is on the left.

From the North: Interstate 89 to exit 21, left on Route 78 East (1st Street) approximately 3 miles to intersection of Route 207. Turn right (south) on Route 207, Highgate Manor is on the right.

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Terms:

A deposit of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars to be paid by certified or bank treasurer's check by the purchaser at the time and place of auction, and the balance on the delivery of deed within forty (40) days after the date thereof. A Ten (10%) percent buyer premium shall apply. Property to be sold at auction, as is.  Other terms to be announced at the sale. Auctioneer not responsible for errors or omissions.