Historic Vermont Estate - Manchester, VT

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Absolute AuctionTuesday, October 7th at 2pm

Manchester, VT

Historic Vermont Estate

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Welcome to Vermont ................................ 4Historic Vermont Estate .......................... 6Entrance Foyer .......................................... 8Den ............................................................ 10Private Study ............................................ 12Parlor ........................................................ 14Dining Room ............................................ 16Vintage Style Kitchen ............................ 18Main Living Room ................................... 20Heated Pool ............................................. 22Mountain Views ....................................... 24Yard and Grounds ................................... 26Guest House ............................................. 28Guest House Foyer .................................. 30Guest House Living Room ...................... 32Guest House Porch ................................. 34Guest House Kitchen ............................. 36Studio Cabin ............................................ 38Preview Schedule .................................... 40

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Imagine living in the heart of a sportsman’s paradise, with mountain forests on view from every window and outdoor activities for all four seasons close at hand. That fantasy is your reality at Ondawa Estate.

Green Mountain National Forest is just beyond your back yard — the ultimate in convenient access to horseback riding, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and camping. Or fly fish in the Battenkill River which runs through the estate — one of New England’s best trout fisheries.

World-class winter sports, golf and tennis facilities are all within a 10-to-15 minute drive of Ondawa. Ski, snowboard, snowshoe and golf at the renowned resorts of Stratton Mountain and Bromley Mountain; or pick up pointers from the pros at Drysdale Tennis School.

Just 3 miles from Ondawa in Manchester, the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa offers something for everyone, from off-road driving to luxurious massages to the golf course that was named “best in Vermont” in 2013 by both Golf Digest and Golfweek.

Cultural adventures are in easy reach as well. Picturesque New England villages invite you for scenic drives, road cycling, antiquing, music festivals and other events. Manchester is famed for its designer outlet shopping and gourmet restaurants.

The magnificent Ondawa Estate, located at 904 River Road, will be offered for absolute auction with no minimum and no reserve. The live auction will take place Tuesday, October 7th at 2 p.m.

Welcome to Vermont

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Built circa 1840 as a wedding gift, the 37-acre Ondawa Estate has been loved and admired ever since as one of the choicest properties in all of Vermont. The location is superb, amid sweeping panoramas of mountains, forests and waters. Com-plementing this idyllic setting, the Greek Revival home is a thoughtful blend of vintage charm and modern luxury.

Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the estate is ideal for extended families, with a 4-bedroom main residence plus a 4-bedroom guest house that’s equally comfortable for year-round living. Both have been restored with great care to retain their vintage look with original brick fire-places and woodwork, as well as period-correct reproduction fittings. There’s also a 200-year-old cabin on the grounds, perfect for an artist’s studio or children’s playhouse.

The home’s contemporary updates focus on enter-taining in style. The outdoor entertainment area is the ideal party spot, with heated pool overlooking the garden and forest. For indoor/outdoor events, simply open up the French doors that lead from the living room to the deck. Serve cocktails in the wet bar with its built-in wine cooler and icemaker, and enjoy formal dinners in the elegant dining room lit by a crystal chandelier and glowing wood fire. In wintertime, the sunroom is the spot to gather, with a Jacuzzi and all-glass windows to warm body and soul.

Indoors or outdoors, active or relaxed, formal or casual — Ondawa Estate makes your dream lifestyle a reality.

Historic Ondawa Estate

You got your first taste of Ondawa Estate’s elegant

19th century ambience as you approached the

front entrance with its 16-foot hand-fluted Doric

columns and covered front porch. Now open the

front door with its original doorknob and key.

When you enter the foyer, a myriad of charming

details let you know you’re in the presence of history.

On the walls are hand-painted Early American

folk art-style scenes. Chair rails and 8” baseboards

add to the vintage atmosphere; and under foot is a

marbled oak wood floor. One especially unique

feature is the mother-of-pearl button set into the

newel post, giving the home’s original building

date and cost ($5,000).

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Have a quiet conversation, read or just relax in

this tranquil, sunny room overlooking the pool,

entertainment deck and Green Mountain National

Forest. For even closer communing with nature,

step through the door to the covered area of the

deck. Like every room in the house, the den is rich

in beautifully crafted woodwork, from the custom

built-in cabinetry for displaying books or collect-

ibles, to the wide planks of the spruce hardwood

floor.

Den

Looking at the magnificent custom wood walls

and bookcases, it’s easy to believe that you’re in

the library of a 19th century stately home; yet this

room is also perfect for a 21st century office. Work

or study next to a crackling wood fire, then take

a break on the window seat and rest your eyes on

serene National Forest views. There’s even a library

ladder to help you reach that cherished volume on

the top shelf.

PrivateStudy

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Guest Bedroom

This was the home’s original formal living or

reception room; it exudes the graces of its era with

a wood-burning stove, custom-built shelving and

custom-framed windows, doors and mantel. This

elegant setting is worthy of the most glamorous

occasion, such as a holiday champagne party.

Parlor


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Your guests will certainly be impressed by this regal

space, which was originally the kitchen and retains

many of its period features such as the huge brick

fireplace with beehive-shaped bake oven. How

romantic is a gourmet dinner illuminated by the

glow of a wood fire and the sparkle of a crystal

chandelier! Custom crown mouldings and quaint

Dutch doors add the finishing touches to the

antique Americana theme.

Dinner service (and clean-up) is a breeze from

the adjacent butler’s pantry with custom cabinetry

and wood countertop. The dining room’s side

door leads to the covered front porch, perfect for

after-dinner coffee sipping and stargazing.

DiningRoom

Vintage Style Kitchen Next to the kitchen is a breakfast room with built-

in desk and shelving. Overlooking the kitchen, a

second-floor loft area makes a great playroom, so

you can keep an eye on the kids as you cook. Just

outside the back door is a flower and herb garden,

your source for fresh-picked seasonings for the

stew or bouquets for the table.

This spacious room is an incredible chef ’s work-

space with a 12-ft. island, 6-burner commercial

stove, double copper sink and antique-style

refrigerator. The 16-ft. cathedral ceiling allows

sunlight to pour in from two levels.

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Main Living Room


The main living room is the best spot in the house

for taking in the magnificent forest and mountain

views. Multiple glass doors with transom fan windows

open up to the entertainment area, turning it into

a fabulous indoor/outdoor party space and letting

in floods of natural light. A wood-burning stove,

built-in cabinetry and spruce hardwood flooring

keep this room in harmony with Ondawa’s vintage

style.

Off the living room is another new addition to

the home: a sunroom that becomes a main attraction

in winter. Tend an indoor garden, thanks to the

greenhouse effect of the room’s wall of windows.

There’s even a tile countertop with built-in

cabinets and sink for the convenience of your

green thumb.

With Green Mountain National Forest as a back-

drop, no entertainment zone could be more

stunning than this — whether the kids are splashing

in the gas heated 17'x20' gunite pool, the grown-ups

are sipping cocktails in the screened-in deck area,

or you’ve stepped out alone to savor the peace and

beauty of this unspoiled mountain sanctuary.

The complex is so large that you could easily have

several activities happening at once. The pool deck

is 20'x 23'; the rear deck is 27'x12', perfect for

a grilling center; and the screened-in porch

overlooking the pool is 12'x3'. The rear deck is

illuminated by large lantern-style lights for dining

under the stars.

HeatedPool


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This majestic view, just beyond the estate’s property

line, is of Green Mountain National Forest. One

of the best reasons for living here, this panorama

of mountains, forests and sparkling waters can be

seen from almost every room in the house. Get

up early to catch the spectacular sunrises over the

peaks.

MountainViews

The backyard extends all the way to the border

with the Battenkill River and National Forest, so

there’s more than enough room for softball, hide

and seek or whatever family fun you have in mind.

Meandering through the grounds is a rock-lined

stream crossed by a wooden foot bridge. In the

mood for fresh fish? The property’s pond is aerated

and ready for stocking, so you can cast your line

and have dinner on your plate minutes later.

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Guest House


With 4 bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, laundry

room and 2-car garage, the guest house offers home-

away-from-home comforts for extended visits or a

permanent residence for family or employees. The

building is more than 150 years old, and its Early

American roots are evident in the wood clapboard

exterior, green New England-style shutters, brick

chimney, slate roof and barn-style front door.

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The heart-warming appeal of a country cottage

envelops you as soon as you enter the foyer. Here

you first see the hand-hewn barn beams that are

used throughout the home. Wood and brick walls

and spruce hardwood flooring add to the vintage

atmosphere.

Guest HouseFoyer

Guests will love relaxing around a crackling wood

fire in the living room’s antique fireplace, which

has been finished with a custom wood mantel.

Given the room’s spacious dimensions, they can

even invite guests of their own to drop in after a

day of exploring the great outdoors.

Guest House Living Room


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The covered, screened-in deck is where you’ll prob-

ably find your guests on any fine day — having a

snack, playing cards or just kicking back to enjoy

the deep forest view and pure mountain air. Located

at the rear of the house, the porch accesses the

backyard and flower garden.

Guest HousePorch

The charming guest house kitchen features an

original wood-burning fireplace with beehive bake

oven and cottage-style cabinetry. But not every-

thing is vintage: there’s a full suite of modern

appliances including a stove with 1½ ovens,

microwave and dishwasher.

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It doesn’t get any quainter than this 200-year-old

cabin, which today is a seamless blend of original

features and antique reproductions for 21st century

functionality. Check out the stone fireplace, wood

floors and log chair railings — all original. With

its large trough-style sink, concrete table, two loft

areas and bathroom, the cabin could easily be used

an arts or crafts workshop, private office or even a

unique man cave.

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Experience Your Personal Paradise


Tuesday, October 7th will be your only opportunity

to make this exclusive Grand Estates Auction

offering your own with no minimum, no reserve!

Come prepared to Bid and Buy.™

AUCTIONpreview schedule

Friday, October 3rd 11am - 3pm

Saturday, October 4th 11am - 3pm

Sunday, October 5th 1pm - 4pm

Monday, October 6th 11am - 3pm

Tuesday, October 7th 11am - 1:30pm

Y ou may register to bid at any time during the preview.

auction dateTuesday, October 7th · 2pm

Manchester, VT

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Disclaimer: Grand Estates Auction Company ® is the Marketing Agent only. The Auctioneer holds the right to deny admittance to any person. Any announcements made on-site on auction day will supercede any oral or written statements made prior to that time. Information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the buyer and/or the Buyer’s Agent or Broker to determine the accuracy of all measurements and specifications of property. This auction is not available to residents of any state where the real estate may not be in compliance with the real estate laws of that state. In the unlikely event that the owner does not honor any bid or fails to close title in accordance with the winning bid or contract entered into with respect to this property, the Auctioneer or Auction Company will not be held responsible or liable in any way. Likewise, the Auctioneer or Auction Company will not be responsible if the property is unsatisfactory to the bidder in any way. Seller has the right to add or delete property at their discretion. A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the winning bid price. 2014© Brochure information property of Grand Estates Auction Company ®. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the expressed written permission of Grand Estates Auction Company ®. This is not an offer to residents of any state where prohibited by applicable state law.

Broker: David A. Lussier, License No. 057.0000253Auctioneer: David A. Lussier, License No. 081.0001600

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