Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT
The Oliver Rice House is a private estate tucked away right in beautiful downtown Manchester, Vermont. Stunning mountain views abound at this nearly four-acre property complete with pond and pool access, yet you can walk to all your favorite in-town locations. The estate consists of The Oliver Rice House and adjacent barn, built in 1768, along with a second historic barn, and the charming Wheelwright shop (soon to be a tiny movie theater), circa 1770. All of the buildings are oozing with period architectural detail and have been lovingly cared for. As well as the adjacent pond, the backyard of the Oliver Rice house connects to the town recreational fields, with tennis, new track, skateboard park, soccer fields, etc. The barn itself has horse stalls on its lower level where we keep chickens these days. There is even an outhouse on the property that belonged to the famous artist Grandma Moses, as well as a used bookstore/coffeeshop on the property. This is a lovely, historic, quirky property in the mountains of Vermont with easy access to world-class trails, natural areas to swim, farms, etc., and is only three hours from Boston and Montreal, 3.5 from New York City.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Manchester Center
Manchester Center is home to this holiday home. Bromley Mountain Ski Resort and Stratton Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest. Southern Vermont Arts Center and Vermont Summer Festival are also worth visiting.
Manchester Designer Outlets - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
American Museum of Fly Fishing - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Dunkin' - 14 min walk
Ye Olde Tavern - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 10 min walk
Catering By David's - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT located?
Situated in Manchester Center, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Lye Brook Falls. Manchester Designer Outlets and Battenkill River are also within 15 minutes.