This 221-year-old Georgian-Federal farmhouse for sale in Springfield is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Link to site:
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Adorable Historic Christmas Tree Farm in Vermont Asks $1.5M
Friday, December 4, 2015, by Jenny Xie
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Location: Springfield, Vermont
Price: $1,500,000
Originally belonging to Lewis Richard Morris, a lawyer, politician, and House representative for Vermont in the late 1790s and early 1800s, this 221-year-old Georgian-Federal farmhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places may still be living its best life today. The charming four-bedroom main house, which is surprisingly colorful inside, maintains eight restored burning fireplaces, original period decor, and most of the woodwork from the initial construction. And then there's the Christmas tree farm in the backyard.
Per the listing, the property comes with "30,000+ Fraser Fir Christmas trees" with "significant income potential." Nice. The 72.6-acre property also includes a cluster of traditional red barns, two "income-producing cottages," and over 20 miles of dock access to the Connecticut River.
Its quickly becoming just a grass and weed farm. Trees are getting scarce.
ReplyDeleteAdorable. Charming. Wonderful. Endearing. Beautiful...
ReplyDeleteExcept it's completely beyond the ability of 99% of Springfielders and Vermonters to afford. That's the great thing about a subsistence-based economy!
If I offered 1 million would they accept my offer?
ReplyDeleteIt is truly sad that such beautiful, stately homes and acreages that form picturesque landscapes have no market appeal due to Springfield's blight. Such is also the case with Muckcross and North Mowing. Fair change they will end up as trailer parks.
ReplyDeleteIsn't this liberal utopia working out well?
Liberal utopias always work out best for the liberal politicians that govern them. It's only a matter of time before a current or retired liberal politician or their wealthy donors make an offer on this place.
DeleteNotice that Muckcross has been cleverly foisted onto the shoulders of the taxpayers so that Edgar's family can enjoy the tax break while chuckling as all the costs for maintaining their family homestead are transferred to those who can least afford it today - the declining number of working men and women of Vermont.
Isn't this in a flood plain?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the Liberal Agenda in Vermont is destroying the economy. Who can afford the taxes? Too many schools to fund.. too many addicts to treat. Healthcare is a joke. You can't hire anyone who you can trust.
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