Location: Proctorsville, Okemo, Vermont, USA (5 Miles to Okemo, 18 to Killington, 30 to Outlet Stores)
Accommodations: 7 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 14)
Keywords: Mansion
Bates Mansion is a stunning 20 room, 10,000 square foot restored mansion. When you rent you get an Exquisite Estate Exclusively For You. Bates Mansion sets on Brook Farm, a 45 acre historical farm. Bates Mansion has 7 bedrooms, 4 ½ bathroom, 8 fireplaces, a formal dining room, a grand hall, a massive kitchen, and two parlors. Bates Mansion sleeps 14 persons in luxury. Bates Mansion is perfect for you winter ski vacation, your summer farm getaway, a fall foliage tour, or your holiday, wedding, and reunion gatherings. Bates Mansion at Brook Farm and its 12 buildins are listed as a National Historic Trust Site.
The Field House, a four bedroom, four bathroom guest house on the property, sleeps 12 persons and is available for rent with Bates Mansion for an additional $275 per night or by itself.
Bates Mansion is in Southern Vermont about 5 miles from Okemo ski Mountain and the town of Ludlow, Vermont. Killington Ski Mountain is 18 miles away. Bromley Ski Mountain is 20 minutes away and Stratton Ski Mountain is 30 minutes away. Manchester's outlet shopping is 30 minutes away. Stunning beauty, streams, lakes, mountains, hiking, and serenity are outside your door.
The private estate offers cross-country skiing, hiking, and snow shoeing ono its 45 glorious acres.
The mansion was built as a summer home between 1894 and 1898 by James H. Bates. An unparalleled example of the Colonial Revival style of country mansion architecture, . The Mansion has been decorated and furnished throughout to provide a delicate balance of luxury and comfort while respecting its historical integrity.
The exterior of the Mansion features a ten foot wide wrap-around porch on three sides, the southern section of which is covered. The porch is highlighted by two distinctive octagon porches off the southern corners and accessible, rectangular porches over each of the east and west main entries to the great room. The original twelve over twelve widows have been well preserved and most of the original hand-poured glass panes are in place. There are six red bricked chimneys that service the eight fireplaces.
The interior of the main house is distinguished by ten and one half foot coved ceilings, nine foot paneled mahogany doors and original gas lighting fixtures, most of which have been electrified. The first floor is planned around a unique elliptical opening which creates a balcony in the great room, an exquisite u–shaped grand staircase, and a large, architecturally designed fireplace. To the east of the great room lie the music room and the trophy room whose intimate settings are highlighted by two of the mansions eight working fireplaces, each of which is uniquely designed.
Along the corridor from the entry hall to the large kitchen is the formal dining room, also featuring a large, distinctive fireplace. The kitchen itself features commercial grade appliances. The kitchen is further augmented by the butler’s pantry and ‘stone’ kitchen for additional storage. It is also the favored gathering place for visiting friends and guests.
The second floor of the Mansion features an elliptical balcony, which overlooks the great room, and seven private bedrooms, each of which has been designed and furnished to create an atmosphere of sophisticated intimacy. Four of the bedrooms have unique fireplaces and three have private bathrooms. Four of the bedrooms have shared bath facilities. The master bedroom also features a private porch with southern exposure.
ABOUT THE AREA:
Ludlow has great restaurants from fine dining and fun pubs.Quant shops and Antiquing galore. ere is many historic, tourist, and outdoor attractions in the area, but if you want peace and quiet, you have only to stay around the property.
TRAVEL DETAILS: To Cavendish, Okemo, Vermont
2 hours from Bradley International Airport
4 hours from New York City
4 ½ hours from New Jersey
2 ½ hours from Boston
3 Hours from Connecticut
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Bates Mansion at Brook Farm is set on 45 Acres. Bates Mansion is Listed as a National Historic Site. You Can Hike, Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski, and have Bonfires. Our Stunning Wraparound Porch is Perfect for Evening Cocktails and Morning Coffee.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- You are only 1/8 of a mile to the VAST snowmobile trails. On our stunning 45 acres you can snowshoe, hike, or cross country ski.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$985 per night
$15,000 to $18,000 per month
$36,000 for three months
$3,995 low season weekly special
Peak periods require 3 to 7 day minumum
$100 departure cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Property Photos
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- Bates Mansion at Brook Farm on a Snowy Day - Bates Mansion Near Okemo - Skiing, Hiking and Snowshoeing
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- Bates Mansion at Brook Farm in the Summer - Bates Mansion Near Okemo - Skiing, Hiking and Snowshoeing
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- Great Room with stunning elliptical balcony - Bates Mansion Near Okemo - Skiing, Hiking and Snowshoeing
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- Bates Mansion grand stair case leading to the great room
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- Bates Mansion second floor elliptical balcony
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