Brighton and Island Pond

 

Some Area Info: Once known as a bustling railroad town, this picturesque community covers a total area of 53.3 miles or approx. 34,112 acres with a population of approx. 1,250 residents. Chartered in 1781, “Gilead” as it was originally called after its first grant, had it’s name changed to “Random” when the town was sold to a group soldiers. In 1832 however, the town was renamed “Brighton” and has stuck ever since. The unincorporated town of “Island Pond”, as it is known to most locals, is situated inside of Brighton, receiving its name from the Abenaki word “Menanbawk” which translates literally to “Island Pond”. Brighton is a quiet, rural town but is widely known as the “Snowmobile capital of Vermont” and even had a 67’ white spruce chosen in 1957 to represent the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.

 

Attractions and Recreation: Brighton is a quaint, village town but as noted, is one of the most visited tourist attractions during snowmobile season. The Island Pond Snowmobile Club maintains up to as much as 130 miles of VAST trails. The body of water which is Island Pond, offers a 22-acre island in the middle that you can kayak or canoe to and Brighton State Park offers a campground on the 102-acre Spectacle Pond. Other features include, boating, hiking, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching and more. Just a short drive out of town will bring you to the Silvio O. Conte” National fish and wildlife Refuge offering 26,000+ acres of protected land for invasive plants, fish and other wildlife.

 

 

Enjoy some of the best the Northeast Kingdom has to offer: Camping, fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, biking, shopping, walking, golfing, snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing or just plain relaxing and enjoying the four seasons.

 

Schools:

 

K-8: Brighton Elementary

 

High School: North Country Union High School

 

Town of Brighton Website

 

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138 Cross Street Brighton VT 05846

MLS Number 4893565

  • Commercial
  • Square Feet 8,170
  • Acreage 1
  • Year Built 1866

Prominently located in the heart of Island Pond, VT, is the Essex House and Tavern. Housed in an 1866-era building that has been renovated to create an atmosphere that reflects the history of the Essex House by keeping the original wood supports combined with a modernized, antique aesthetic. Each of the 11 hotel rooms has been updated with new amenities while still retaining the building's quaint, historic style. The revitalized tavern features a vintage industrial vibe with seating for 48. A separate dining room seats 65 and is perfect for private events. The 36x20' pavilion, added in 2020, is heated for winter use, and in warmer months more seating can be added just outside to serve more customers. This solid business has a well-established customer base and is ideally situated in a town that is truly a four-season destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The VAST trail flows directly into the large, paved parking lot, and the town roads are open to ATVs and UTVs. Brighton State Park, set on the shores of Spectacle Pond, and Island Pond attract visitors for boating, fishing, and swimming, and hiking trails in the area are plentiful. An 18-mile drive takes you to East Burke for world-class mountain biking at Kingdom Trails and classic Vermont skiing at Burke Mountain. If you're ready to live and work in the wonderful playground of the Northeast Kingdom, this might be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Are you ready to take this turnkey business to the next level?

Listed by Brandy Goulet and Emma Gunn of Century 21 Farm & Forest/Burke

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Island Island Brighton VT 05846

Brighton, VTIsland Island

Price$988,000

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MLS Number 4769516

  • Land
  • Square Feet 1,001,880
  • Water Body Access Owned
  • Acreage 23

The only undeveloped Private Island available in New England. 20 Acre "Pine Island" is an undiscovered gem on pristine "Island Pond" in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Includes 3 shore parcel for private access. 1 acre parcel with 3 B/R caretakers house adjoining shore parcel also available. The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is wild and undeveloped and easily accessible from NY, Boston, or Montreal. Also accessible by private jet at Newport Vt. International airport EFK, 5300 x 100 ft. Runway. (30 minutes away) Owned by this family since 1958, THE Island of "Island Pond" in the town of Brighton Vt. 3 acre shore parcel has an old boathouse that can be upgraded and expanded if desired. Both shore parcel and Island can be developed and/or subdivided, or kept as a family retreat and legacy. Large sandy beach on the Island, as well as another smaller secluded beach, "Cathedral Pines" throughout, and a resident Bald Eagle family. Original cabin that owner lived in can be rebuilt, stone fireplace & chimney are intact. Endless possibilities. Excellent Value. Additional Pictures, Video's, and Documentation Available. Worth a visit. You won't be disappointed!

Listed by Chip Tremper of Preferred Properties

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1511 Cedar Wood Drive Brighton VT 05846

MLS Number 4900436

  • Residential Single Family
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathroom 2
  • Square Feet 2,741
  • Acreage 471

Escape to the Northeast! 470 acres of untouched, unfiltered and undeveloped Vermont Beauty ready for the hilltop homestead of your dreams. With 200 acres of untapped Sugar Maple, picturesque mountain scenery, rolling pastures, apple orchards, ponds and miles of private hiking trails, Cedar Wood Drive is truly a Vermont vision. Whether you are seeking a long-term timber investment, maple sugaring opportunity, the opportunity to live largely off the land, or just a remote getaway, this property is well worth considering. Currently enrolled in Vermont's Current Use program, allowing for a significant property tax reduction in exchange for private property conservation. The home, a farmhouse constructed in 1870 offers 4 beds 2 baths, kitchen, dining area, three season porch, large family room and wood-burning fireplaces. The property and home have all the necessary utilities including power, septic, potable well, and Internet connection. Potential for renovation, new construction or subdivision. Property starts at the end of a class 3 road and progresses to an unmaintained class 4 road.

Listed by Flex Realty Group and Kate Earley of Flex Realty

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573 Cedarwood Road Brighton VT 05846

Brighton, VT573 Cedarwood Road

Price$399,900

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MLS Number 4952035

  • Residential Single Family
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathroom 3
  • Square Feet 2,634
  • Water Body Access Owned

Welcome to country living on over 100 acres of open and wooded land in Island Pond, VT. The property has so much to offer, including streams, a pond, apple trees, fields, maples for tapping, mature pine and spruce to build with, lots of road frontage, and wildlife galore. The property sits at the end of the town-maintained section of the road, and you own both sides of the road. The Colonial-style house features a renovated eat-in kitchen with stainless Whirlpool appliances, a dedicated dining room, large living room, den with brick fireplace and custom trim, a half bath, laundry area, and a mudroom/workshop with direct access to the garage. Head upstairs and you will find 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including the primary bedroom with en suite bath. Other upgrades include flooring throughout, lighting, painted walls, custom trim in the den, additional insulation in the attic, a new overhead garage door, and a new state-approved leach field. The property is enrolled in the Current Use program, which keeps your taxes low, and is ideal for those who want to create a homestead, with space to garden, raise some animals, and plenty of room to add a barn, shop, or potentially guest housing. Those that need high-speed internet will be happy with the Comcast Xfinity cable onsite. Enjoy snowmobiling and ATVing from the property with VAST and VASA trails nearby. All town amenities, restaurants, shops, and, of course, the lake are 5 minutes away in the heart of Island Pond.

Listed by Nicholas Maclure of Century 21 Farm & Forest

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18 Cross Street Brighton VT 05846

MLS Number 4953232

  • Commercial
  • Square Feet 3,360
  • Acreage 0.05
  • Year Built 1900

Become part of the great tight-knit community of Island Pond with this turnkey restaurant in the heart of it all. Since 2017, this location has been the home of Hobo's Café, which currently serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dining room provides seating for 48, and they also offer take-out. All restaurant furnishings, from the tables to the chairs to the dishware, as well as all kitchen equipment and inventory are included in the sale. The 3-story building also includes a very spacious 3-bedroom apartment, which would make for an easy commute to work, or you could rent it for additional income. A private entrance takes you up to the apartment, where you will find a combined kitchen and dining area, living room, entry/bonus space, full bath with laundry area, and 2 enclosed porches. The second floor of the apartment consists of 3 bedrooms and a ½ bath. One bedroom has a room off from it that could be used as an office or turned into a dream walk-in closet. The primary bedroom has a deck that overlooks the village and lake - the perfect spot to watch the parade pass by and see the fireworks light up the sky on the 4th of July. Don't miss this opportunity to be your own boss and serve the locals and many visitors to this great community in the Northeast Kingdom.

Listed by Emma Gunn of Century 21 Farm & Forest/Burke

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563 Derby Street Brighton VT 05846

Brighton, VT563 Derby Street

Price$250,000

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MLS Number 4942170

  • Residential Single Family
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 1,056
  • Acreage 6.9

Looking for a base for your snowmobile and other Northeast Kingdom adventures? Seeking a year-round home minutes from all of Brighton's amenities, including Island Pond, Bluff Mountain, Brighton State Park, Spectacle Pond, the school, shopping, and dining? This one-level ranch could be the perfect fit. Built in 1985, this home offers 1,056 square feet of living space, including an eat-in kitchen, bright living room, 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Put your stamp on it with some simple cosmetic updates. The basement provides plenty of storage as well as workshop space and potential to create additional finished living space. Since the VAST trail runs through the property you won't have to trailer your machine to the trails, and you can park it in the 2-car detached garage when you're done riding for the day. Large front and backyard, and the rest of the 6.9-acre property is wooded. Come discover what this community has to offer all year round.

Listed by Emma Gunn of Century 21 Farm & Forest/Burke

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3251 East Brighton Road Brighton VT 05846

Brighton, VT3251 East Brighton Road

Price$165,000

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MLS Number 4952429

  • Residential Single Family
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Square Feet 392
  • Acreage 11.1

Finding a relaxing camp in the woods where there is nothing left to do but enjoy the beauty of the outdoors is a rare thing. This lovely basic camp has all of the things needed to enjoy the outdoors, and is in a gorgeous 11.1 acre setting. The sellers have done lovely landscaping and the road is well maintained. The access is easy off of the main road, but it is set back away from the view of anyone driving by. The camp has been updated many times over the years and is all pine tongue and groove. There is a wood cook stove, and a propane heater, a 12V solar unit with circuitbreaker for power, a cute outhouse, and water comes into the camp via a dug well/spring. There is nothing left to do but enjoy the outdoors on this property!

Listed by Brandy Goulet of Century 21 Farm & Forest/Burke

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Lot 7A Rosebrook Hill Road Brighton VT 05846

MLS Number 4928842

  • Land
  • Square Feet 1,751,112
  • Acreage 40.2

Calling outdoor adventurers! This 40+ acres of wooded land just off the VAST trail would be perfect for atv/utv use, hunting, or site prep for your private cabin in the woods. Last lot available on Rosebrook Hill don't miss you're opportunity!

Listed by Dianna Benoit-Kittell of KW Vermont- Enosburg

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310 Hancock Road Brighton VT 05846

Brighton, VT310 Hancock Road

Price$45,000

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MLS Number 4952300

  • Residential Single Family
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 720
  • Acreage 0.1

Cozy recreational camp in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. This is a seasonal camp on post/piers and is serviced with electricity (lights, kitchen stove, etc.), a wood stove for heat and an outhouse. The open floor-plan consists of a large kitchen/dining area, living room, bedroom and a den/bunk-room with extra sleeping area in the loft. The camp comes mostly furnished with the exception of some misc. personal items & tools. There is not running water currently but it appears that a prior owner had pipes to a nearby stream. The bathroom sink, shower and hot water heater are not currently in use. Located on a private dead-end road with a mixture of neighboring camps and year-round homes. The location is very peaceful and offers easy access to amenities in downtown Island Pond, VAST & VASA trail system in the area and just a short drive to Burke Mountain & mountain biking on the Kingdom Trails. Surrounded by large wooded acreage, you will be sure to enjoy wildlife galore and partial views over Hancock Pond.

Listed by Jim Campbell Real Estate

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