Manchester, Vermont
1820's French Inspired Renovated Vermont Barn
Side view of barn with stormy overhead clouds
The drive up to the property
Your entrance to the barn through the stone wall
The barn on a sunny winter day. see the sledding hill behind it?
Autumn view of the Appalachian Trail, just behind our property on the ridge
Stone walls and flower gardens
A view of the house and barn from the back field
Winter view from back field
More beautiful snow
Entry
Great room. main living area
Overhead view of great room
Master bedroom
Children's room. sleeps up to 4
Colorful, fully equipped kitchen
Pool table
Lola, our pet Swiss cow
Boorn Brook, on our property
Skippy
Willy
Bee hives under snow
Snowy view of apple trees
Winter. beautiful Vermont winter!
Wintery Boorn Brook
Lola's house in winter
About our home
Once the country estate and studio of famed painter and fly fishing enthusiast Ogden Pleissner, Boorn Brook Farm has been restored to its original splendor. Situated on 54 acres of open meadows and old apple orchards with stunning views, Boorn Brook Farm is protected by Lye Brook National Forest, yet within the town limits of Manchester Center.
The French inspired barn, built in 1820 has wide-plank floors, hand-hewn beams, soaring ceilings, stone fireplaces and New England charm. Perfect for a romantic getaway, a country vacation for a small family or a quiet retreat to nature, Boorn Brook Farm is the quintessential Vermont experience!
In the summer, swim in the spring-fed pond with a beach, play tennis on the private court, hike on the private trails or in the bordering Lye Brook Wilderness, fish in the brook, pick fresh veggies from the organic garden or simply relax in one of the hammocks. In the winter, skate on the pond, sled on the hill, snowshoe or cross country ski on the back trails, downhill ski or snowboard at nearby Stratton or Bromley Mountains. Return home to build a roaring fire in the stone fireplace, bake some bread in the stone bread oven, play a game of pool, sip some hot chocolate and then watch the sun set behind Equinox Mountain from the hot tub, right outside your master bedroom!
Children and adults alike will also enjoy our farm pets, Lola the Brown Swiss Cow, Willie and Skippy the miniature goats, and Ender the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. This is not our primary home, so we do not need to exchange at the same time. All times of the year are available with the exception of Christmas, when we usually use the barn for family and friends.
We also have a lovely townhouse in New York City which may be available for a weekend trip to the city.
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Features
- Vacation Home
- Garden
- Wifi
- Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Pet-friendly
Property Map
In the Know
- Buzzy restaurants
- Ponce, Seasons, Ye Olde Tavern
- Cool bars
- Perfect Wife, Ponce
- Cozy cafés
- Ponce, Depot 62, Spiral Press
- Retail therapy
- local store & outlets galore
- Bit of culture
- Hildene, So. VT Art Center
- Walks in the park
- Everywhere! Hiking, biking everywhere
- Spot of exercise
- ski mtns., Appalachian Trail, The Long Trail
- Day tripping
- Ben & Jerry's, Simon Pearce, Woodstock, Burlington
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- We travel as a small family, or individuals...depends on the place and the desire!
- We are a CFO, actors, movie theatre owners, competitive snowboarders
- We are creative, yet practical. Love new adventures!
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