Step back in time and live the experience of this 1926 colonial home located in the desirable Hill Section of Burlington. This traditional colonial home has been lovingly restored while keeping its historic virtue intact. The front porch overlooks a quiet tree lined street where you can regularly see children walking to school, college students bicycling to class and joggers and dog walkers at all times of day. This home has the perfect community location within walking distance to the Burlington downtown and Church Street Marketplace, Fletcher Allen Health Care, University of Vermont and Champlain College as well as to the Burlington Bike Path and Burlington's Intervale vegetable gardens and walking paths.

Walk onto the inviting covered front porch where you can imagine many hours of relaxing moments shared with family and friends. Open the front door and admire the natural woodwork of the front foyer. Notice the fabulous wide stairs and wood railing rounding about to the upstairs. To the left of the entryway, enter into a magnificent living room with stunning four inch wide molding and natural trim work which dazzles this spacious room. Notice the rays of sunshine gleaming through the oversized windows gracing the entire living and dining rooms. When you enter the large formal dining room, the first impression is of many wonderful family dinners and holiday celebrations. The built in hutch is perfect for storing your favorite dinnerware.

Adjoining the dining room is a generously sized kitchen. Imagine cooking all the wonderful meals that will be shared together. There is plenty of cabinet space and counter space to store all your favorite foods, dishes, and other goods. The granite countertops compliment the custom hardwood cabinets. The modern appliances include a gas stove with range hood, dishwasher and side by side fridge with water line and ice maker making this kitchen ultra convenient. Several recessed lights add a nice touch.

Next to the kitchen, is an oversized powder room/laundry room with modern full sized appliances. There is a door leading to the back deck and driveway.

Walk up the beautiful staircase and notice the stained glass window to your right. The second floor offers two well sized bedrooms and a den/office. The bedrooms have copious closet space which is unusual in an older home. Solid wood floors and solid six panel wood doors and original wood moldings adorn each room. The master bath is very brightly lit and has a very cheery feel. It offers two sinks set in a wooden countertop, upgraded mirrors, crown molding, ceramic tile and a beautiful tub/shower with a sliding door. There is plenty of extra space in this room if one wanted to add a sauna, etc. The second bathroom is also modernly adorned and includes a modern shower and ceramic tile.

The spacious third floor has lots of possibilities. This 27 x 18 room has vaulted ceilings, built in shelves, a window seat, high quality berber carpeting and tons of closet space in addition to some neat little storage nooks. Whether it becomes a spacious master bedroom, play room, artists retreat or expansive home office, this room can accommodate it all. The possibilities of this room are endless.

There is a large basement with stone foundation. The basement is full height and lends itself to much storage. The house is heated with an energy efficient oil furnace which was replaced in 2006 and is linked to a programmable 7 day thermostat. The hot water is also oil heated with a tank in the basement. The water and sewer are municipal and the kitchen gas burners are on a municipal line as well. An energy efficient dehumidifier is also included in the sale. The entire house is hard-wired with smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors for safety. There is updated 200 amp electrical service. A side door leads from the basement area to the driveway. The wood exterior was fully repaired and repainted in summer 2008. The slate roof was repaired in 2009. A small back roof was fully replaced in winter 2008.

Outside, the back yard has a large deck as well as a patio which are perfect for Sunday barbeques and family entertainment. The fenced in backyard with mature landscaping and decorative fencing offers a private oasis in the heart of Burlington. A one car garage with electric door opener allows for extra storage space and parking. There is enough parking for four cars in the long driveway as well as on street parking available.

Truly a unique blend of historic architecture and craftsmanship with state of the art conveniences, this is an opportunity to call one of Burlington's best locations and houses your home. This is a neighborhood where homes are well cared for that offers a lot of character and charm making it a wonderful place to live!

The Mater Christi School is a private Catholic school, just around the corner and walking distance from this home. It is Pre-K through 8th grade and is a "Top 10 School" for the state of Vermont in the 2009 Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth Talent Search.

Contact Mark and Lisa today for a private tour of this wonderful 1926 Hill Section home!