The Taber Hill Road Residence
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Perks for the Parents
This extraordinary mansion offers the ultimate high-end historic getaway, perched above the quintessential Vermont village of Stowe. It sleeps 22. With a rich history, this impressive landmark has been updated with sumptuous modern decor and is now available to guests after more than 150 years as a private residence. Parents will love the unique wine cellar - request a memorable wine tasting at home with the hosts’ recommended sommelier and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Savor amazing wines in this spacious, climate-controlled cellar featuring a curved brick fireplace, intricate bronze fixtures and arched ceilings with hand-laid Venetian plaster (just to mention a few of its extraordinary features). This is an incredible home for an elaborate family vacation, with skiing, sledding, biking, hiking and more, all just minutes away.
Why Kids Love it
The host family have 3 children aged between 5 and 12, so there’s plenty to please families of all ages and sizes. As well as tons of room for everyone to spread out, and plenty of bedrooms for kids to choose from, the outdoor space is huge and boasts a large yard for playing games and sports outside. Kids and teens will be astounded by the gorgeous cinema room, and they’ll love playing foosball in the relaxed family room (while parents can enjoy the peace and quiet of a separate formal living room) or taking turns on the karaoke machine! For parents with younger children and babies, the hosts can provide a high chair and pack-and-play on request. Travel cribs can be added to the primary bedroom or the bedroom lounge area ready for your arrival. Ask the hosts about recommendations for local babysitters if you’d like to enjoy some nights out without the kids.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 3 nights. Safety notes: there is an ungated pond in the backyard that is on top of a second level but could be reached by children if left unsupervised. It has exterior security cameras for safety and a gated driveway. There is parking on site and car rental is recommended, although it's walkable to the village. It has a work-friendly space and it’s fully equipped with all of the modern day touches you’d expect, including: central heat and air conditioning for year round comfort, high-speed internet, state of the art appliances, fitness room with a Peloton, smart home devices and luxury amenities for your use. All bedrooms are outfitted with hotel quality, luxurious bedding for a good night’s sleep.
About the Location
This residence is located in Stowe, Vermont. It’s 10 minutes’ walk down to Main Street, where you’ll find eateries, an ice cream parlor, coffee shops and general stores. The village is home to Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum, a Visitor Information Center and the Stowe Historical Society. There are endless summer and winter activities right outside the door: go for a family bike ride on the Stowe Recreation path just a couple of minutes away, ski and sled in the winter (Stowe Mountain Resort is 20 minutes’ drive), or enjoy endless hiking in the fall. Burlington international airport is less than 1 hour away by car.
Accommodation Details
This stunning home boasts 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, set over 3 floors.
First floor: a mud room with front and back entrances, a chef’s kitchen with a large kitchen island, a separate breakfast nook, a gorgeous family room centered around a brick fireplace, a formal dining room with space for up to 10, a formal living room with a piano and bar, and the wood-paneled stately library.
Lower ground floor: an elaborate wine cellar, which includes a cozy cellar lounge with a flatscreen TV.
Second floor: a primary bedroom with a kingsize bed, walk-in closet, separate lounge area (with a double sofabed) and two ensuite bathrooms with a soaking tub and walk-in steam shower. This floor also has 3 guest bedrooms: a king with an ensuite bathroom, a queen with ensuite bathroom, and a queen guest room, each with queensize beds (1 of which also has a double sofabed), a bathroom with a shower-over-bathtub. Guests on this floor have their own lounge and work space, cinema room, gym, as well as a kitchenette with a coffee bar.
Third floor: the top floor houses 3 guest bedrooms each with queensize beds, 1 of which also has a double sofabed and two full bathrooms, 1 ensuite.
The apartment: situated over the separate garage, the apartment contains a large bedroom with 2 queensize beds, a full bathroom, kitchenette, Smart TV and pond views.
Style Notes
Historic mansion. This magnificent home remains to be the only significant example of the Georgian Revival style architecture in town. With over 10,000 sqft, the mansion was built circa 1860 and blends some of the finest Eastlake pieces from the Victorian era. Recently restored, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a blend of historic charm and contemporary decor: it’s impeccably furnished in a way that harmoniously marries the old with the new. The interior features eye-catching architectural details, including high ceilings, wood burning fireplaces, gorgeous hardwood floors and an abundance of entertaining spaces. We love the poems scripted on the planks in the walls, the fascinating window etching dated 1877 and that truly spectacular wine cellar.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Stowe, Vermont
Ski Capital of New England
Stowe is located at the base of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest mountain peak. From December through March, there is fantastic skiing and snowboarding to be had; during the warmer months, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing draw visitors to return. Families can find a few of their favorite things at the Trapp Family Lodge, run by the Von Trapp family whose story inspired The Sound of Music, and can tour the Ben & Jerry’s factory in nearby Waterbury.
