Historic Vermont Estate Absolute Auction Tuesday, October 7 th at 2pm Manchester, VT
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table of contents Welcome to Vermont................................. 4 Historic Vermont Estate........................... 6 Entrance Foyer........................................... 8 Den............................................................. 10 Private Study............................................. 12 Parlor......................................................... 14 Dining Room............................................. 16 Vintage Style Kitchen............................. 18 Main Living Room.................................... 20 Heated Pool.............................................. 22 Mountain Views........................................ 24 Yard and Grounds.................................... 26 Guest House.............................................. 28 Guest House Foyer................................... 30 Guest House Living Room....................... 32 Guest House Porch.................................. 34 Guest House Kitchen.............................. 36 Studio Cabin............................................. 38 Preview Schedule..................................... 40
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Welcome to Vermont 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.
Historic Ondawa Estate 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. Complementing 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 fireplaces 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 entertaining 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. 6
Entrance Foyer 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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Den 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 collectibles, to the wide planks of the spruce hardwood floor.
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Private Study 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.
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Parlor 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.
Guest Bedroom
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Dining Room 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.
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Vintage Style Kitchen This spacious room is an incredible chef ’s work-
Next to the kitchen is a breakfast room with built-
space with a 12-ft. island, 6-burner commercial
in desk and shelving. Overlooking the kitchen, a
stove, double copper sink and antique-style
second-floor loft area makes a great playroom, so
refrigerator. The 16-ft. cathedral ceiling allows
you can keep an eye on the kids as you cook. Just
sunlight to pour in from two levels.
outside the back door is a flower and herb garden, your source for fresh-picked seasonings for the stew or bouquets for the table.
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Main Living Room
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The main living room is the best spot in the house
Off the living room is another new addition to
for taking in the magnificent forest and mountain
the home: a sunroom that becomes a main attraction
views. Multiple glass doors with transom fan windows
in winter. Tend an indoor garden, thanks to the
open up to the entertainment area, turning it into
greenhouse effect of the room’s wall of windows.
a fabulous indoor/outdoor party space and letting
There’s even a tile countertop with built-in
in floods of natural light. A wood-burning stove,
cabinets and sink for the convenience of your
built-in cabinetry and spruce hardwood flooring
green thumb.
keep this room in harmony with Ondawa’s vintage style.
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Heated Pool With Green Mountain National Forest as a backdrop, 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.
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Mountain Views 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.
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Yard and Grounds 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
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With 4 bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, laundry room and 2-car garage, the guest house offers homeaway-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. Manchester, Vermont www.GrandEstatesAuction.com
Guest House Foyer 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.
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Guest House Living Room 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.
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Guest House Porch The covered, screened-in deck is where you’ll probably 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.
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Guest House Kitchen The charming guest house kitchen features an original wood-burning fireplace with beehive bake oven and cottage-style cabinetry. But not everything is vintage: there’s a full suite of modern appliances including a stove with 1½ ovens, microwave and dishwasher.
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Studio Cabin 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
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AUCTION preview 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
You may register to bid at any time during the preview.
auction date
Tuesday, October 7th · 2pm Manchester, VT
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.™
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