553 Prospect StreetManchester, VT 05254MLS Number 4903586

Charming Manchester Village colonial on 0.27 acres has the best of both worlds; the historic exterior is wrapped in wood clapboard siding harking back to it's 1870 roots, while the interior has been updated with all of today's modern conveniences. Nicely equipped with four spacious bedrooms, and four bathrooms, this open floor plan design offers a eat-in kitchen, adjacent dining area, and living room complete with elevated wood burning fireplace, and lots of windows creating a bright, fun, entertaining area. There is also a cozy office on the first floor with a second fireplace, built-in book shelves from floor to ceiling, perfect for a quite spot to read or do some work. One guest bedroom suite is located on the first level, offering easy access. Upstairs are the three remaining bedrooms, one of which is the primary bedroom suite. The primary suite offers a private elevated balcony with wonderful views westerly to Mt Equinox, and a luxurious master bath. Outside the owners have meticulously landscaped the yard, there is a large bluestone patio with a sitting wall that is surrounded by perennial flowers offering a peaceful setting any time of day, handsome bluestone walkway to the front door, and mature landscaping bushes etc. This home is a short distance to Burr Burton Academy, and the Equinox Preserve, and serviced by a public paved road. A very special place to call home. All showings begin 4/6-4/10, offers accepted 4/11 by noon - best and final.