34 South Main Street
Danby, VT 05739
Beds
3
Baths
3
Square Ft.
4,456
$799,000
If you’ve been dreaming of a place that blends modern living with total Vermont escape, this is it. Wake up to sweeping mountain views, step onto your expansive front deck with coffee in hand, or spend your afternoons enjoying your own private swimming hole and water slide: part of the… Read More famed Danby Slides, with beautifully crafted wrought iron stairs leading down to the brook. Set on over 8 acres, the property offers a rare mix of open space and wooded privacy, with endless potential to explore, relax, or create. Inside, the home feels more like a modern loft than a historic property: it's bright, open, and thoughtfully designed. The main living level features an airy open-concept kitchen, dining, and living space with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and oversized windows that frame the views. A newly renovated kitchen (2023) with a large island and updated appliances makes it perfect for hosting and everyday living. Flexibility is a key highlight here. The first floor includes an attached garage, office space, and a separate retail area that can generate rental income or easily be converted into additional living space depending on your needs. While the home lives like new, its roots add a unique layer of character. Originally built in 1860 by Silas Griffith-Vermont’s first millionaire-and later owned by Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner Pearl S. Buck, the property has been fully renovated in recent years, including updated systems, windows, roof, insulation, and the addition of modern efficiencies like heat pumps, central AC, solar, and smart thermostats. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, a retreat, or a property with income potential, this one offers a rare combination of style, space, and setting. Now being offered at $799,000. Read Less
Courtesy of Katherine Zilkha, Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 802-362-4551
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
39
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family
Beds
3
Full Baths
3
Square Ft.
4,456
Lot Size
8.24 Acres
Year Built
1860
MLS Number
5086047
Additional Details
Property Access
Road Frontage: Yes
Building
Basement: Yes, 9 rooms, Built in 1860, 4,456 total finished sqft, Total stories: 3, Construction status: Existing, 1,200 unfinished sqft below grade, 4,456 finished sqft above grade
Roof
Other, Asphalt Shingle
Basement
Basement access: Interior, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
Floors
Hardwood
Appliances & Equipment
ENERGY STAR Qual Dishwshr, ENERGY STAR Qual Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qual Fridge, ENERGY STAR Qual Washer
Heating
Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Passive Solar
Cooling
Central AC
Water Features
Water restrictions: No, Water body type: Stream
Utilities
Electric Company: Green Mountain Power, Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Garage
Garage: Yes, Garage capacity: 2
Lot
8.24 acres, 5,656 approx. sqft, 358,934 sqft
Parking
Driveway: Common/Shared, Paved
Property
Flood Zone: Land Only, Zoning: multi use, Seasonal: No
Sewer
Community
Taxes
Gross amount: $13,787
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