Vermont

For $1.25 million, live out your dreams of living in a quaint New England country store

Built in 1840, the property has a varied history.

Photo courtesy Darren Sherburne

January 19, 2024

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Classic New England country stores are a favorite of both tourists and locals. Whoever purchases the Newbury Village Store can stop by anytime— because it’s just downstairs from their home.

Listed at $1.25 million, 4991 Main St. in Newbury, Vermont, known as the Newbury Village Store, is a historic shop that serves up everything from ice cream to kayak rentals. Built in 1840, the property has a varied history as everything from a post office and hardware store to a bank and a potential stop on the Underground Railroad.

Step inside the 8,369-square-foot building’s front door to the convenience store area, which continues into a commercial kitchen and bakery. There are a variety of back storage rooms in the space, as well as a bathroom. A spacious sunroom porch off the back of the property overlooks the countryside.

To reach the four-bed, two-bath dwelling, open the front door farthest to the right of the entrance, and climb a stairwell. Upon entering the living space, you’ll find a comfortable eat-in kitchen with wooden cabinetry, plenty of counter space, and an island with bar seating for two. There is a bathroom off the kitchen with a full bathtub, as well.

To the left of the kitchen is a dining room that offers a gathering space for meals, and features French doors that lead into a living room space. That living space connects to two bedrooms, one of which connects to a bathroom that has another bedroom on the opposite side.

A second living space, which functions as a TV room, is a comfortable spot to relax and connects to the kitchen via a hallway that has washer/dryer hookups. It also connects to a small mudroom and a three-season porch. A door from the front of the unit provides access to the balcony, which overlooks the front of the picturesque property.

The living space also features a stairway to an attic, where the walls are adorned with handwritten names of guests stemming back to the 1800s.

Set on just under 1 acre, the property has a rolling backyard with stunning views of the mountains. Ideal for private events that accommodate as many as 130 people, it’s currently popular as a gathering space.

“They host events out there, they’ve done concerts,” says Taylor Medeiros-Batey of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Hanover, who has the listing. “It’s really a place where people in the community gather.”