3325 Us Route 7, Pittsford, VT 05763

How would you like to live in a historic Methodist church built in 1834 that's been converted into a spacious home with all the amenities you could want? With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on the first floor and a huge great room on the second floor with 8 large stained glass windows and an organ this is an entertainers dream! There is even a steeple with the original working bell! The renovation was done with a deep respect for the history of the building, re-using unique items that could be saved while adding new plumbing, wiring, windows, insulation and even new water and sewer lines all the way to the street. There are modern amenities throughout such as the hardwired smoke alarms, 3 wifi thermostats, a heat pump for both heat and AC, a keypad lock and a monitored alarm system with a low temp alarm and water sensor. It was finished with a designer's instincts: beautiful colors, artistic details, materials that matched its style and a nod to its two previous lives as a church and an antique shop. There are two brand new bathrooms with heated marble floors, one with a cast iron slipper tub and slate shower and the other with a huge walk in shower. The laundry area with new stacking front load washer and dryer is accessed through the master bath. There is a 350 sq ft eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances including french door fridge with bottom freezer, gas stove, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. There is plenty of counter space in rainforest marble and lots of cabinets. The backsplash is a creative mix of handmade tiles with glass and marble tile. Adjacent is a large formal dining room and also a living room/lounge area with new maple floors. A colorful mudroom is at the back entrance with space for coats and boots and there's also a utility room with workshop or storage area. The bedrooms are good sized and both the master and second bedrooms have his/her walk in closets. The bright bunk room fits two large bunk beds that sleep either adults or children. There is also an extra bed upstairs on the altar if you need a fourth bedroom. The sanctuary has a Palladian window with mountain views, light pouring through the historic stained glass windows and beautiful woodwork on the ceiling. The entrance hall has a gorgeous double curved railing and stairs leading up to the sanctuary, massive double entry doors, and another stained glass window. The second floor of the church has lots of open space - enough for a dance or have a large group do yoga. It could be a good candidate for a home occupation as well - living on the first floor and having a business on the second. The upstairs would function well as a retreat center, yoga studio, wedding venue or concert hall with fabulous acoustics. It could also go back to a church with a perfect parsonage right downstairs, space for gatherings and even a number of the saved pews. Or just use it as its currently set up - a large single family home with room for friends and family. The church is currently being used as a luxurious vacation home and is also rented on Airbnb for between $200-700/night depending on the season and the number of guests (it currently sleeps 10 easily). It would make a fabulous primary residence as well, or you could keep the turnkey rentals going if you choose to. Since it is a vacation home it is being sold furnished and decorated (or the furnishings can be removed if need be). Just the value of the historic organ, stained glass windows and bell are worth well more than the asking price. There are two additional video tours on the property website. At only 15 miles to the town of Killington, 25 to Middlebury, and 7 to Rutland you can easily get to skiing, foliage or shops from this location. You can also walk to the general store, elementary school, historic library and recreation area with swimming for the kids and hiking trails. Come live your Vermont life!