1600 sq/ft Single Family House
4 bedroom / 2 bath
2 car garage

***Fuel saving pellet stove,
saves thousands in heating costs!***

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Newly renovated 1850’s village house in Johnson. 4 BR / 2 BA or use the 4th as an office. New kitchen with dual fuel range. Both bathrooms have been remodeled to include new ceramic tile floors a custom tile shower upstairs and new toilets and fixtures. Rooms include dining room, Large living room and laundry area. Bright and open backyard with large garden. Detached 2 car garage. New roof. Pellet Stove. New oil tanks.

Offering a comfortable and updated atmosphere and spacious open kitchen with a dual-fuel convection oven which is perfect for those who have a love for cooking. The kitchen area also boasts a laundry area and a wood pellet stove for use during the winter months.

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In 2003 the kitchen was fully remodeled with a side by side refrigerator, dual fuel gas/electric convection oven, island, tile back splash, new KraftMaid cabinets, new fixtures and ceiling speakers . During this same renovation, the previously unheated attached back porch and wood shed were converted into the expanded kitchen/laundry area and the 4th bedroom/office with internet and tv cables. A pantry was also built into the new kitchen area.

In 2004 a new bathroom was built on the second floor and in 2005 the downstairs bathroom was renovated. The master bathroom was created with a customized all tile shower, new oak vanity, tile floors, new toilet and fixtures. It is accessible by both the main upstairs hallway and from the Master walk-in closet. Additionally, ceramic tile was installed in the front foyer.

In 2005 a new roof was put on using 35 year architectural shingles.

In 2007 the fuel oil tank was replaced with new units. They are insured by a transferable TankSure policy through a local fuel company, Bourne's.

Conveniently located within walking distance to all schools including Johnson State College and The Vermont Studio Center. Close proximity to the Lamoille River and any shopping need. Walk out your front door to cross country ski or snowshoe in the winter months - or take a short drive to several nearby ski resorts. Summer offers endless nearby hiking trails, nearby access to rivers for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Closely located to the Long Trail section of the Appalachian Trail. Johnson is a wonderful and welcoming community.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Room Dimensions:
I don’t have the exact dimensions of the rooms but I can give you an idea. The dimensions of the main house are 32 x 20(both floors), the addition in the back is 24x10 and the porch in the back is 21x8. So the bedrooms upstairs are approximately 10x12 and the master is about 12x12. The living room is about 13x20, dining room is about 12x10 and the kitchen is about 12x25 including the area with the pellet stove and washer/dryer. The back bedroom/office is about 10x14.

Basement:
The basement is mostly occupied by the furnace, oil tanks and hot water heater. There is a small section that could potentially be finished but there is that issue with water seepage in the spring. The foundation is stones which is typical of that age of house. The floor is dirt and you would have to pour a slab and possibly put in a sump pump but I never explored the option. There is a lot of room upstairs so we never really needed to.

Flood Zone:
The house is not in a flood zone as we were not required to have flood insurance by our mortgage company. It actually sits relatively high compared to the river and other houses on the street.

Heating:
The house uses about 500 gallons of fuel oil per year and about 1 ton of pellets. The house is efficient when you run the pellet stove when it is very cold, it will actually heat most of the house. The furnace is very efficient too and we have it serviced every year by Bourne’s.

Water and Sewer:
The water and sewer are supplied by the village of Johnson. They just upgraded both and things look good there. Water/sewer is about $60-70/month.

Electrical:
The entire house was update before we purchased it in 2003 with hard wired smoke detectors, 200amp new panel and all new wiring. Electricity is about $60-100/month depending on what you use.

Floors, Lead Paint and Asbestos:
There is no lead paint or asbestos in the house that we are aware of. I removed the old floor in the kitchen that might have been asbestos, almost all of the trim is stained or recently painted and walls have all been re-painted. The rest of the floors are either hardwood or tile. All of the tile is new.

Insulation and Windows:
The walls are fine, we didn’t have a problem with them being very cold, they were insulated at some point with blown in insulation. Some of the windows have been replaced but the old ones have storm windows which work reasonably well. Put it this way, when we lived there it wasn’t a priority to replace them because they worked fine for us. You might want to replace them eventually but they are those nice old ones that add character so you also might consider keeping them.

The yard:
It is really nice because the back yard goes all of the way down to the river. The property is only .36 acres but no one will ever build behind you because there is no right of way, and there is at least another acre back there. The neighbors are both very nice, we still keep in touch with them. The neighbors to the right own the parcel behind our house, it is an oddly shaped lot.

Fireplace:
We are not sure if the fireplace works, we never used it or had it inspected. The previous owners said they didn't use it.

Recent News and Citizen article about Johnson:

Good Eatin' in Johnson

An Epicurean Renaissance in Lamoille County

by Mickey Smith

With JSC and the Studio School to draw from, Johnson is forming a niche in the culinary community based heavily on homemade food. Whether it’s one of the established businesses that treated your taste buds for years, or one of the new spots that has popped up in the last year, opportunities abound in Johnson.

During the past year three new faces have popped up on the dining scene in Johnson, all three carving their own spot in the community.

The first to make a splash was Winding Brook Bistro, an upscale restaurant located on Route 100C in East Johnson in the former Vermont Rugmakers building. Chase Vanderveer and his wife, April, opened Winding Brook almost a year ago, and have enjoyed a very successful first year. Before heading into his kitchen, where he serves as chef, Chase talked about plans for the future which includes expanding the use of the backyard that nestles up to an oxbow along the Gihon River.

He said they hope to be able to offer the yard for catering weddings and similar events – a natural progression from the daytime birthday parties and baby and bridal showers they have been holding inside. Last year they covered the back deck and he said they hope to be able to offer some summer seating out there this year.

Chase said with the changing of the seasons he is planning some changes to the menu. Roast duck, he said, may come off for the warmer months, with house-styled smoked trout being added to the menu. The favorites, though, will stay, including hand-cut Black Angus steaks and an eggplant tower.

Chase said the local response has been great and he is always impressed to see people who travel from further distances to dine at Winding Brook, which is open for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. every night except Monday.

Down in the village, it's not a new establishment, but the cafe formerly known as Bad Girls changed hands and names last fall. Meg Harris purchased the cafe last August, and has changed the name to Lovin Cup. She said a new sign is forthcoming.
"It's awesome, I love it," said Harris, "a great place to come to work every day."

Harris still offers a friendly relaxed atmosphere for her lunchtime crowd. She said soon they will be transitioning into breakfast, which will include French toast, breakfast burritos, and other morning delights. The Lovin Cup has free Wi-fi and folks can still dine outside.

Meg said the new spots have formed a bit of a community of their own, as all three know each other and frequent each other's establishments. She said the bond goes even further as her husband helped with the renovations at Winding Brook and the newest spot in Johnson, The Hub.

Johnson traded a venerable institution (Beard's Hardware) for the restaurant/night club that is rapidly growing its reputation in Johnson and beyond.

Ernie Borsellino and Daniele Dolisie opened The Hub in December and have been amazed with how things have taken off. As hinted by the name, the two hoped The Hub would become a central spot for the community. Offering a menu highlighted by gourmet pizzas for lunch and dinner and live music five nights a week, The Hub has been able to build a clientele based on both the college crowd and the local community.

Borsellino said it has been nice to see they have not become just a college hangout or just the locals’ option, but instead have a good mix from the community and beyond. He said they have even heard people mentioning skipping the Stowe scene to go to The Hub.

As things are getting settled, he said, they are looking to expand the menu. Soon they are going to be adding hot and cold sandwiches.

He said the open kitchen has become a popular attraction, especially for the kids who can sit on the bar stools in front of the pizza prep area and watch the dough tossed in the air.

After 10 p.m. the clientele becomes over 21 and live music, pool, and drinks becomes the fare of the evening.

The new spots aren't the only places to hit in Johnson. With 20 years at the Plum and Main Diner, Pat and Laurie Persico have become the patriarch and matriarch of the Johnson dining experience. Their family- run diner has offered home cooked food like mom (or grandma) used to make for more than a generation. In fact, their youngest son, who started "helping" out when he was just two, is about to graduate from college!

Over the years, both boys could be seen helping out in the kitchen or out front in the restaurant doing whatever was needed. With both boys away, Pat and Laurie are back to being "the family."

The family dynamics aren't the only things they have seen change over the years. When they opened, Johnson still had a church next door and they could not get a license to sell beer and wine. That has since changed, and people no longer have to brown bag it if they want spirits with their meal!

The old counter is gone too. This change met with mixed emotions, but by removing it, they found the original flooring still stamped with Parker & Stearns logo. They also expanded their seating, adding a dining room in 1994.

They have watched their regulars change, noting a fondness for some of the older patrons who aren't there anymore; but adding a smile when talking about the kids who used to come in with their parents but now are the parents bringing their kids.

Despite all the changes, some things never change like the turkey Pat was roasting while being interviewed or the homemade pies Laurie was prepping for baking.

For five years, Edelweiss Bakery (located on the west end of the village) has been providing breakfast and lunch (and pasta dinners) on Wednesday nights in the area. Ken Schlegel, one of the owners and general manager, said they moved to Johnson after nine years in Winooski – a move which he estimates tripled the volume of their sales.

Most of their foods are homemade including sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and melts, and Ken was quick to point out they don't fry anything.

Johnson is also home to the Wok N House Chinese Restaurant and take out foods are available at both ends of the village from DJ's and Jolley's.