5518 Vermont Route 12Barnard, VT 05031MLS Number 4882232

Weddings, events, retreats; this property can be reimagined as a boutique hotel, retreat center, or stately residence! Located minutes from Woodstock, in quintessential Barnard, the attractive and welcoming “Barnard Inn” has been a fine residence since 1796 and in recent decades a destination restaurant. Currently it is well known for catering many distinguished destination Vermont wedding events! Being commercially sound with all permitting and infrastructure in place, many turnkey opportunities exist! Nestled on 10 acres are manicured perennial gardens, lush meadows and working gardens. Walking paths lead to a secluded romantic wedding site at a pond! Owners have created an extensive and appealing private residence within the main brick building. Enter up stairs to a deck, and you'll walk into a sprawling designer kitchen. Continue on to a large living room, 5 bedrooms, family rooms and private spaces. The main building front entrance leads to 3 historic elegant formal dining rooms and an updated state of the art restaurant kitchen. Down the hall is a tavern, with 2 dining areas and a classic tavern bar. Large windows overlook the garden and fire pit area. A detached barn presents a dramatic turnkey event venue! Newly renovated studio apartment below the event barn is perfect for guests who value private space. It is currently used as a highly popular short-term Fine dining and event hosting is established! Transformation into a private estate residence is a potential use!