Luxury Homes

Burlington Vermont real estate at its best

Once the Allyn House, a downtown Burlington Bed and Breakfast, this home is an homage to the late 19th century—the walnut four-panel pocket-doors, the occasional stained-glass windows, the converted carriage house, the beautiful window trim and baseboard molding. You’ll find hardwood floors in the main rooms, the foyer and kitchen floors in black slate.

The building is zoned for use as a bed and breakfast with an allowable 30” X 40” front sign, and there isn’t a better piece of Burlington real estate to put one. Entertain in the great-room that comfortably holds both guests and a grand piano, or read by the fireplace in the  cozy keeping room. Walk home from the Flynn theatre or stay home and watch the First Night fireworks from the second floor. Your front yard is the best music, food, and culture  downtown Burlington has to offer; the backyard patio offers respite when city life isn’t tempting you.

While the main house is sumptuously detailed, the carriage house is modestly adorned. While each of the many rooms in this Burlington Queen Ann has its purpose, the carriage house, with a kitchen, loft, and large and open main room, has been redesigned for many purposes. It’s easy to imagine the main house’s cavernous attic as a finished den, study, hide-away or, with proper permits in place, another bedroom. Each of the four main house bedrooms has their own lock and one has its own bathroom and private porch. The main bathroom hosts a Jacuzzi tub. A third bathroom sits on the first floor. The washer and dryer are located in the walk-in pantry off the kitchen. Central air conditioning could be added to the existing heating system. The carriage house might be the proprietor’s home, or perhaps rented as the luxury suite or short-term residence.

In short, this whimsical and elegant Queen Ann home presents a contradiction of possibilities: an energetic and relaxing home or a tucked-away downtown Burlington business. This prized piece of Burlington real estate is shown by appointment; call Pike Porter at (802) 652-9803 extension 2172.