The Simeon Sherwin House

The Simeon Sherwin House, built in 1844, is one of three look-alike houses known as "Three Sisters". The house was owned by Olivia Goldsmith in the 1990's who wrote The First Wives Club. Her worldly, vibrant imprint is still evident in many of the home's unique features. Architecturally, the stone exterior is unique with large blocks (quoins) of schist and mica at the corners. Inside, there is a delightful three season sunroom and formal dining room with woodstove insert, chandelier and an array of full light doors which open to the large, bright kitchen and first floor full bath. A sitting room with a double-sided fireplace connects to the spacious living room. The inviting foyer leads to the second floor which features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

and a sitting room. An addition added by the author and named the Queen's Room during the current owners bnb tenure features built-ins, a partition wall with transom window and a wood stove insert flanked by cozy built-in seats. The primary bath features gold-plated fixtures, a skylight and soaking tub. The first floor also has a heated, retail space for a home business with a separate entrance and office above that has served as an antique shop. The two-car attached, garage has unfinished, overhead space. The exterior needs some sprucing up and a new owner will want to add cosmetic upgrades. The property on .70 acres has a lovely yard with a hydrangea bush, charming bridge, small pond and stone bench overlooking the picturesque village.

Listing Highlights

Subtype
Single Family Residence
Price Per Sq Ft
$143.58
Year Built
1844
Architectural Style
Historic Vintage
Garage Spaces
2
Living Area (Sq Ft)
2,960 sq.ft
Stories
1
Tax Annual Amount
$5,996.45
Lot Size Acres
0.7
Lot Size (Sq Ft)
30,492 sq.ft
County
VT-Windsor

Property Details

Interior Features
Utilities
Utilities
Cable Available
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Porch, Covered
Construction
Property Type
Residential
Construction Materials
Stone
Flooring
Vinyl
Year Built
1844
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
Historic Vintage
Roof
Metal, Shingle
Above Grade Finished Area
2960
Building Area Total
3948
Parking
Parking Total
2
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Gravel

Location

VT
Chester
05143
VT-Windsor
196 North Street

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Updated: May 1, 2025 1:00 PM

The Simeon Sherwin House

Listing Highlights

Subtype

Price Per Sq Ft

Year Built

Architectural Style

Garage Spaces

Living Area (Sq Ft)

Stories

Tax Annual Amount

Lot Size Acres

Lot Size (Sq Ft)

County

Property Details

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Bathrooms

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Interior Features

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