This unique 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is a beautiful example of classic New England architecture, featuring original woodwork, built-ins, and timeless design elements. Located in West Rutland, VT, the house sits on just over a quarter-acre, offering a spacious yard perfect for gardening and outdoor activities. The layout thoughtfully includes a first-floor bedroom and a three-quarter bath with laundry, enhancing functionality and convenience. Recent updates include a newly paved driveway and a detached one-car garage, adding practicality and storage. With an inviting enclosed porch for year-round relaxation and a listing price of $310,000, this home blends historical charm with modern needs, making it ideal for families or anyone seeking character and room to grow.
Garage Exterior
A quaint detached garage painted white with a simple, peaked roof and a gravel driveway leading up to the double doors. Above the doors is a weathered, old basketball hoop with a shadow cast across the garage face. The garage is surrounded by lush greenery, with tall trees framing it on the right side and a manicured garden area with white lattice fencing on the left. The sky is clear and blue, adding to the overall serene and well-maintained outdoor aesthetic of this historic property.
Back Porch
A small back porch attached to a white house is elevated with gray wooden steps leading up to it. The porch is enclosed with a simple gray railing with vertical slats and supported by concrete blocks and beams underneath. A small black grill is positioned on the corner of the porch, indicating a space for outdoor cooking. Two gray trash bins stand to the left of the steps on a slightly raised platform. The house exterior is siding painted white, with a small awning over the white back door. The yard has short green grass, and the overall look is functional and modest.
Enclosed Porch Seating
A bright, narrow enclosed porch features large windows along one long side and the far end, allowing ample natural light and views of the outdoors. White paneled walls and ceiling create a clean, airy feel, with delicate white lace curtains accenting the windows for a touch of vintage charm. The porch floor is covered in a dark green carpet, contrasting with the white surroundings. Furnished simply with a classic white wooden rocking chair and a small wooden side table, the space exudes a cozy, inviting atmosphere suited for relaxation or quiet conversation.
Living Room
This living room features a cozy and welcoming layout with beige walls and a white ceiling adorned with a ceiling fan and light fixture. Three large windows with white trim allow natural light to flood the space, highlighting the honey-toned hardwood floor. Furniture includes a brown sectional sofa, a tan recliner chair, and a wooden oval coffee table centered on a patterned area rug with bear motifs. A wooden cabinet stands against the wall supporting a flat-screen television. Several green plants, wall-mounted art pieces, and sentimental ‘Love You’ quotes add warmth and character to the room.
Living Room Entry
This space displays the entrance area of a living room featuring a white-painted staircase with built-in shelves underneath, showcasing a practical use of space. Two white columns frame this staircase, contributing to the classic historic American home style. The walls are painted in a warm beige tone, complementing the polished hardwood floors. A hanging potted plant adds a touch of natural greenery. To the right, an open doorway reveals a dining room painted deep red, with wooden chairs around a table and a hanging pendant light. A beige sofa and a wooden cabinet holding a television complete the scene, blending traditional and cozy elements.
Kitchen Interior
This kitchen features a classic design with wooden cabinetry in a medium oak finish that lines two walls, including above and below the countertop. The floor is covered in a tile pattern with warm earth tones that complement the beige walls, creating a cozy atmosphere. A white stove and oven sit under a matching range hood, adjacent to a sink centered below a window adorned with a delicate white valance. The ceiling is detailed with vintage tin tiles painted white, accented by a white ceiling fan with light fixtures. The space is bright, inviting, and practical with modern appliances discreetly integrated.
Dining Room
The space features a large wooden dining table surrounded by six chairs with wooden frames and upholstered seats and backs in a muted pink. The walls are painted a bold red, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, complemented by white trim around the doorways and ceiling edges. Hardwood floors with a polished finish enhance the traditional aesthetic. Two doorways lead to adjacent rooms; one reveals a staircase and a glimpse of another area with plants and light-colored walls, while the other opens into a room with beige walls and white trim. A vintage-inspired hanging light fixture hangs centered above the table, providing ambient lighting. A dark wooden cabinet sits against one wall, beneath framed artwork and a mounted print, adding character and storage to the room.
Foyer Entrance
The foyer features a warm wood floor with a narrow rectangular rug in shades of deep red and cream patterns. The front door is solid white with three small frosted windows at the top, set against a muted green wall. To the right, white built-in shelving is integrated beneath a staircase with white spindles and a black handrail, adding architectural interest. A closet with louvered doors is partially visible. On the left, a white columned half-wall separates this entry area from an adjacent room, where lush green hanging plants bring natural vibrancy to the space. A classic pendant light hangs from the ceiling, enhancing the cozy, inviting ambiance.
Small Room Corner
This small, empty room corner features natural hardwood floors with visible wear and a few dark spots. The walls are painted a soft beige, contrasting with bright white window and door trims. A single window with white blinds offers a view of lush green trees outside, allowing natural light to fill the space. Below the window sits a vintage radiator with a wooden finish and a dark top surface. The room’s door is slightly open, revealing an adjacent room with vibrant red walls and part of another white-trimmed window. Minimal architectural detailing emphasizes the room’s simplicity.
Attic Bedroom
This attic bedroom features sloped ceilings painted white, contrasting with bold royal blue walls that add depth to the space. A queen-sized bed with a white wooden frame and blue-striped bedding anchors the room, flanked by a white nightstand with a sleek modern lamp. The floor is covered with light-toned wood-look vinyl planks, complemented by a large, plush gray area rug for added warmth. A guitar case rests against the wall, suggesting a personal touch. A flat-screen TV is wall-mounted for comfortable viewing from the bed. The open doorway leads to a hallway with natural wood flooring and white trim.
Bathroom Vanity Area
This bathroom features a compact and functional layout with a bathtub on the left side that has a built-in whirlpool jet system. Adjacent to the tub is a wooden vanity with a white countertop and a matching wooden-framed mirror above it, illuminated by four lights. The walls are painted a soft beige complemented with white wainscoting around the bathtub area that adds texture and classic charm. Natural light streams in through a window with white trim, offering a view of green foliage outside. The floor is tiled with beige square tiles that blend well with the muted color scheme. A white toilet is visible on the right, emphasizing practicality in the design.
Bedroom Corner
This space features a cozy corner of a bedroom with blue paneled walls contrasted by white trim around the window, door, and baseboards. The flooring is covered with a light gray carpet topped with a beige rug. A small black cube organizer sits beneath the window, providing minimalist storage. Natural light streams through the single sash window, illuminating the room and casting shadows on the carpet. The ceiling is white with visible panels, and a ceiling fan with light fixtures hangs above. A doorway reveals a small closet or secondary space with wooden walls and shelves, adding to the homey feel.
Bathroom Corner
This bathroom corner features a beige tiled floor and light beige walls, creating a warm, neutral color palette. A corner shower with frosted glass panels and a silver metallic frame is positioned to the right, next to a light gray bath mat. Centered along the back wall is a white toilet with a closed lid, situated beneath a wooden cabinet with natural oak finish and silver handles, mounted on the wall for storage. To the left, part of a wooden vanity with a white countertop and a chrome towel rack is visible. A large window with white trim allows natural light to brighten the space, complementing the ceiling’s recessed lights and contributing to the room’s clean and simple aesthetic.
Bedroom Corner
This corner of a bedroom features green painted vertical paneling on the walls with crisp white trim around two large windows showcasing lush outdoor greenery. The floor is natural wood with a warm, slightly weathered finish. A white radiator is positioned below one window, adding a vintage touch. A simple ceiling light fixture provides illumination, while natural wood crown molding lines the room’s edges. A white closet door is visible on the right. The overall aesthetic blends historic charm with fresh, earthy tones for a cozy atmosphere.
Home Office
This home office features a warm, natural hardwood floor and pale cream walls complemented by a white ceiling with subtle panel detailing. Two large windows allow abundant natural light and frame lush green trees outside, creating a bright workspace atmosphere. A black metal-framed desk with a filing cabinet underneath holds a computer printer and several communication devices. In contrast, a black oscillating fan stands beside the air conditioner mounted in one window. A wooden bookshelf filled with books, vinyl records, and decorative items adds a cozy, personal touch. The room’s furnishings and decor reflect a practical but inviting setup.
Laundry Bathroom
This compact room combines laundry and bathroom functions with a neutral beige color scheme. A modern, stacked black Samsung washer and dryer unit is positioned against the left wall near a window with a decorative brown and white curtain. Adjacent to the laundry appliances, a small shower area is enclosed by a curtain with a gradient blue and white design. On the right side, a white bathroom vanity with an integrated sink and a silver faucet sits next to a standard white toilet. The space is functional, clean, and efficiently laid out for dual usage.
Listing Agent: Claire Thompson of Real Broker LLC via Zillow
