Bed and Breakfast
The Gibson House, an 1850 Greek Revival, is on the National Registry of Historic Places and was part of the Underground Railway. Originally a stagecoach inn,centered on historic village green. 50' porches overlook gardens with central lilypond, with panoramic sunset views across the Connecticut River Valley to the pastoral Green Mountains of Vermont. Newly renovated by artist/owner. High ceilings, graceous space, beautiful light, central stair, grand living room, two sunny breakfast rooms, dining room, large "Monet" kitchen with central island. The 2nd floor has four individually designed rooms, each with elegant new private bathrooms. The third floor has four rooms with central sitting room, and one bath. The attic is grand. The
basement boasts 11 ft beamed ceilings, and is presently a 2500 sq ft. gallery, with a great soapstone stove. Owners private quarters is 20'x 40' with jacuzzi bath, large bedroom with beamed ceilings, built in south daybed made of ornate church pews. A corner wood stove, and french doors with private deck and stairs to lower patio, terrace and gardens. 2nd floor painting studio, lower two car garage. Beautifully appointed.
|
|