Captivating French Provincial architecture is the hallmark of this 6,800 sq. ft 1866 Manor House occupying a commanding and picturesque view over 94 acres of pristine pastoral fields and the distant Taconic Mountain Range. The timeless and beautifully proportioned interiors feature extensive molding, solid oak flooring, eight fireplaces, nine bedrooms, seven baths, country kitchen and adjoining pantry, formal dining and living rooms. The private estate includes a three car garage, four bedroom caretakers cottage, artist studio and gunite heated in-ground pool. Set on the outskirts of the historic town of Bennington offering shopping, live theatre, restaurants, horseback riding and proximity to mountain and cross-country skiing. This is a rare opportunity to own an exquisite estate property with a myriad of possibilities as a family compound or country retreat. Only 45 minutes to Albany International Airport and approximately three hours to Manhattan and Boston. All measurements approximate.

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