Available for 2020 Middlebury Graduation & Reunion, Bread Loaf Summer School…
The house was built in 1902 on land formerly owned by Joseph Battell. Mr. Battell, in his will, deeded over 30,000 acres surrounding this property to Middlebury College in 1915, including the adjacent property that became Middlebury’s Bread Loaf campus.
The house itself consists of two parts, a two-story main section and a single story annex. Each of these two sections, while part of the same building, can be occupied and used entirely independently of the other, or can be enjoyed as a whole with space to comfortably accommodate up to ten people.
The house was thoroughly renovated in 1999, is insulated, has three separately controlled zones of oil/hot water heat, and modern kitchens with cherry cabinets and hardwood floors. Bathrooms all have modern fixture and marble floors.
Our Vacation Home is perfect for:
Middlebury College Family Graduation Celebration
Executive Retreat
Middlebury College Summer School of English
Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference
Green Mountain Vacation
Wedding Lodging for Bride or Groom’s Family
Contact Us for information and availability:
call 303-955-7865 or email: ncbicknell@bicknellgroup.com
The Vermont House is located in the heart of the Green Mountains, in Robert Frost country, on Route 125 in Ripton, Vermont. The one-acre property is bordered by open fields, National Forest and Middlebury College’s summer campus at Bread Loaf.
Bread Loaf is approximately a five hour drive from the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut metropolitan area, and a three and a half hour drive from Boston. It is within an hour and a quarter of both the Burlington Airport and the Rutland Amtrak station.
The house is surrounded by trails that provide countless opportunities for hiking, biking and cross country skiing right from the front door.
Within two miles of the house there is downhill skiing at Middlebury College’s Snowbowl, scenic walking trails on land formerly owned by Robert Frost, and more rigorous hiking on the Long Trail.
Within a short distance are countless other attractions including some of the most famous downhill slopes in the East, fishing, boating and swimming in the numerous lakes and streams, and of course, the opportunity to be enveloped by the beauty that is Vermont’s foliage season.
Rental Options
• Whole House: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Kitchens, 3.5 Baths; 2 Living Rooms
The Main House and Annex may be used as a whole, or as two separate rental units that are separated by locked double doors.
• The Main House – Home. Charming & Comfortable
Spacious 30 foot Living Room with glass-screened gas fireplace, large leather sofa and game tables. The book cases house an extensive library from the former owner, Donald Davidson, a professor of literature at Vanderbilt and a faculty member at Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English.
The Dining Room has a restored copper bar sink, a table that expands to seat up to 10 and opens onto a protected porch. A Powder Room is on first floor. There is a covered wrap-around porch with table, chairs and rockers. The large kitchen has a convection oven, microwave, dishwasher, compactor, washer and dryer, a small eating area and a view out to a perennial bed.
Upstairs, the Queen Master Bedroom Suite has a tremendous view of the mountains, spacious closet and adjoining bath with jetted tub, separate shower, double basin, marble floor and counter. The two handsomely furnished (extra-long) twin bedded rooms have original wide boarded pine floors, large closets and views of the mountains. The twin rooms share a hall bath with combined tub/shower. Click for additional information.
Main House Amenities
Flat-Screen TV, Sound System, Wireless Internet, Telephones, Adjacent to the Middlebury College Bread Loaf Campus.
Gas Barbeque Grill, Bicycles, Fishing Equipment, Croquet, Bocci.
Wrap-Around Porch, Porch Table and Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Adirondack Chairs
• The Annex – Beautiful, Private, Comfortable
30 foot Living Room / Dining Room combination with wood-burning fireplace, queen-sized sleep sofa, and leather club chair. The built-in bookcases contain more classics from the Davidson collection, fishing treatises and family memorabilia.
The beautifully decorated bedroom has a queen bed, very large closet and views of the perennial beds and Bread Loaf campus. The bathroom has a tub/shower, The kitchen opens onto a 20 foot mahogany deck with built-in benches – a perfect spot to don the cross country skis or snow shoes in winter, or entertain in summer. Click for additional information.
Annex Amenities
Flat Screen TV, Radio/CD Player, Wireless Internet, Telephone.
Adjacent to Middlebury College Bread Loaf Campus
Gas Barbeque Grill, Bicycles, Fishing Equipment, Croquet
Mahogany Deck, Wrought-Iron Bistro Table & Chairs
Activities at Hand
Rental Rates – Oct 15 – May 15*
Whole House: $4830/week; $780/day (3-day min)
Main House: $3570/week; $570/day (3-day min)
Annex: $1365/week; $225/day (3-day min)
Rental Rates – May 16 – October 14*
Whole House: $4725/week; $765/day (3-day min)
Main House: $3500/week; $560/day (3-day min)
Annex: $1295/week; $215/day (3-day min)
Note to Rental Rates:
The Whole House must be rented for Middlebury Graduation; preference is given to parties renting for a full week.
Minimum rental is three days.
Call 303-955-7865 to discuss special rates for Bread Loaf School of English and Writers’ Conference attendees.
To maintain quality and protect guests with allergies, this is a “No-Smoking,” “No-Pets” property.
