1880s Victorian Main House and Carriage House — boutique inn for sale in Shelburne Village, Vermont
$1,400,000 Real Estate Only
Available for Acquisition

A Boutique Hospitality Property
in the Heart of Shelburne Village

A nine-room adults-only bed and breakfast in the Champlain Valley — two historic buildings, exceptional Vermont innkeeping reputation, and over a decade of committed stewardship. Shelburne Village, Vermont.

This property is exclusively represented for sale by Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman.

$1.4M Asking Price — Real Estate Only
1880s Victorian Main House — Historic Character
9 / 11 Guest Rooms / Booking Configurations
0.7 mi To Shelburne Museum
1.7 mi To Shelburne Farms
9 mi To Burlington International Airport
The Opportunity

Two Buildings. One Address. Rare Opportunity.

The 1880s Victorian Main House and Carriage House sit together on a single parcel in Shelburne Village — offering a rare combination of architectural character, operational flexibility, and residential possibility.

Opportunities to acquire a property with this combination of historic character, village location, permitted hospitality use, and future residential flexibility are exceptionally rare in Shelburne.

Nine guest rooms across two buildings. Nine private bathrooms. A well-set-up inn kitchen. Owner’s quarters (third floor). EV charging. Thoughtfully modernized infrastructure preserving a century of historic character.

Whether a buyer continues hospitality operations, explores residential use, or considers alternative concepts, this property provides an exceptional starting point — fully maintained, ready for continued hospitality use, and positioned in one of Vermont’s most desirable village settings.

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Aerial view — the inn, Shelburne Vermont
Main House — the inn
Carriage House — the inn
Executive Summary

Why This Property Stands Apart

Eight reasons the next owner will recognize this as the opportunity it is.

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Village location — genuinely walkable

The property sits in the center of Shelburne Village. Dinner, the farmers market, the library, the Shelburne Craft School, and the Shelburne Museum — one of the country's premier outdoor museums — are all a short walk away.

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Two historic buildings on one parcel

The 1880s Victorian Main House and the Carriage House sit together at one address, offering rare architectural character, operational flexibility, and residential possibility. Two buildings. Significant optionality for the next owner.

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Exceptional guest privacy — adults-only design

Operated adults-only since 2015. Nine guest rooms across two buildings. A calm and intentional environment that guests notice immediately.

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One of the strongest reputations in Vermont hospitality

4.9 out of 5 on Google (219 reviews). 4.8 out of 5 on TripAdvisor (514 reviews). These are not manufactured numbers — they reflect over a decade of consistent guest experience. As of July 2026.

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Extensively modernized — without losing what matters

Since 2015: well-maintained pre-existing boilers in both buildings, upgraded electrical, natural gas extended to the Carriage House, inn kitchen equipment, a private EV charging station, seasonal A/C window and wall units, electronic locks, exterior repaired and repainted (2025). Historic details — original hardwood floors, stained glass, butler's pantry, period woodwork — preserved throughout.

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Burlington access without Burlington congestion

Approximately 7 miles from downtown Burlington and approximately 9 miles from Burlington International Airport. Full benefit of Vermont's most vibrant city — without the parking challenges, urban noise, or price premium of being in it.

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A location that expands in every direction

Shelburne Museum. Shelburne Farms. Lake Champlain. Stowe, Sugarbush, and Bolton Valley within an easy drive. Montreal reachable as a weekend destination. A property that works year-round and attracts guests from across North America and beyond.

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Consistent, committed stewardship

Single owner-occupant since 2015. Not a management company, not a series of operators — two people who lived here, cared for this place, and invested in it every year. That continuity shows in the condition of the systems, the maintenance record, and the guest reviews.

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Structured for every buyer’s vision

The real estate is offered independently — buyers are free to begin a new chapter under their own identity, explore residential use, or create a new hospitality concept. For qualified buyers who value continuity, optional acquisition paths for Brand & Identity Transfer (Acquisition Path 2) or Complete Business Transition & Knowledge Transfer (Acquisition Path 3) may also be available through separate negotiation. Acquisition structure →

Also Available on PrimeMLS

Current Hospitality Use Commercial Listing

Bed-and-breakfast use — permitted in Village-1 Zoning District.

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Permitted Alternative Use Residential Listing

Single-family dwelling — permitted use. Change of use requires a Zoning Permit.

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The Property

A Victorian Inn of Exceptional Character and Condition

Step into Vermont hospitality with this beautifully maintained 1886 Victorian bed & breakfast in the heart of Shelburne Village — a rare turnkey lodging property in one of the area’s most sought-after destinations. Rich in historic character and thoughtfully modernized, the property features nine well-appointed guest accommodations with updated en-suite baths, comfortable owner’s quarters, a well-equipped inn kitchen, maple trees, perennial gardens, and abundant original architectural details including hardwood floors, stained-glass windows, a preserved butler’s pantry, decorative English tile fireplace surround, and original Burlington Blind Company shutters.

Modern upgrades include programmable electronic locks, Wi-Fi throughout, sprinkler systems, well-maintained boilers, natural gas service, EV charging, and numerous infrastructure improvements — creating an exceptional guest experience while simplifying ownership.

Located 0.7 miles from the Shelburne Museum, within easy walking distance of the Shelburne Farmers Market, shops, restaurants, and the library, and under two miles from Shelburne Farms, this nine-room Victorian inn sits at the center of one of Vermont’s most recognized village settings — an exceptional foundation for continued hospitality use or a new operator’s own concept.

Seller is a licensed Vermont real estate agent.

The Setting

Shelburne Village at a Glance

Walk to the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms, village shops, dining, and the public library. Burlington is approximately 7 miles north. Lake Champlain is approximately 4 miles away.

The property occupies a prominent corner in the village — visible from Shelburne Rd, bounded by maple trees on three sides.

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Aerial view — property and Shelburne Village, Vermont
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