43 Gifford Lane, South Hero, VT 05486

$780,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
5,130  sqft
Built in 1920

Come see this historic lakefront camp in person to experience its nostalgic charm and serene location, then explore its possibilities! Have you been yearning to establish a lakeside family compound? How about an investment property for short-term rentals? Or a great artist or health retreat? You don’t need to just imagine any more! Built in the 1920s, the lodge and 2 cottages retain their original charm, yet have been updated to last another 100+ years. Step back in time to the original camp's expansive kitchen with original built-ins, a vaulted ceiling, a cook's stove, and gleaming Douglas fir floors that extend throughout the home. Off the kitchen is a 1/2 bath with clawfoot tub and a separate laundry room. The great room has vaulted ceilings, windows with western views of the lake, and a restored fireplace. Retreat to the screened porch that runs the full length of the house. Down a hallway are 3 bedrooms and 3/4 bath with insulation and heat to extend the season. "Silver" cottage is a studio with 3/4 bath and "Toppel" cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1/2 bath. Gradual stairs bring you to your 232' of direct lakefront. There’s also common land and an additional 136' of gradual shore just up the road. Play lawn games, swim, and boat, then retreat indoors to play pool, board games, and cards while a fire crackles in your great room. This historic and charming property comes furnished with original artifacts from the camp. Years of summer dreams are waiting here!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Dining Area,Fireplace - Wood,Vaulted Ceiling
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Dryer,Mini Fridge,Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater - Electric
Basement:
Gravel,Exterior Access
Flooring:
Vinyl,Wood
A/C:
None
Heating:
Electric

Exterior

General:
Other - See Remarks,Outbuilding,Porch - Screened
Parking:
Underground

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
General:
1, Poured Concrete

Location

Road/Access:
Privately Maintained
School District:
Grand Isle School District
County:
VT-Grand Isle

Lot

Driveway:
Dirt
Zoning:
Residential Shoreline

Utilities

Utilities:
Telephone At Site
Sewer:
500 Gallon,1000 Gallon,Concrete,Leach Field - Conventionl,Septic,Other,Septic

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Islands Realty, Ingrid Hedbor

About South Hero, VT

Housing

Number of Units
338
Median Home Value
$377,742
Median Rent
$1,052

14.11% of housing units are renter occupied.

30.78% are vacant.

Commute

Car
55.93%
Public Transportation
0.00%
Walk to Work
0.42%
Work from Home
43.65%
Other
0.00%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
536
Median Age
46.40
Median Household Size
2.80

Education

High School
22.62%
Associate’s Degree
6.41%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.25%
Graduate Degree
26.14%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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