New England Estate With 1.5 Miles of Lake Champlain Waterfront
Set on 345 acres of rolling fields, forest, and over 1.5 miles of protected shoreline, Grosse Pointe is one of New England’s most extraordinary legacy estates.
Perched above Lake Champlain in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, the 10,000-square-foot French Colonial Revival mansion was built between 1898 and 1906 from fossil-laden local Panton Stone. From its hilltop position, it captures sweeping views of the Adirondacks and the lake’s ever-changing light.
The estate was originally commissioned by the Philadelphia Scranton family—namesakes of Scranton, Pennsylvania—and later belonged to philanthropists Charles and Jessica Swift. Inside, the home retains its original grandeur, from a sweeping oak staircase and grand fireplaces to maple and marble flooring and a vintage kitchen with an antique cast-iron stove.
Beyond the main residence, the estate includes five additional homes and a renovated farmhouse known as Bradford Farm, complete with two expansive barns.
Grosse Pointe is also home to two private nine-hole golf courses that meander through pastures and woodlands, offering unforgettable views and a nod to the property’s recreational history.
Three concrete piers along the shoreline provide deep-water access for boating and world-class freshwater fishing.
Much of the estate is protected under a Nature Conservancy easement, preserving its natural beauty for generations. Towering hickory and oak trees dot the landscape, while open hay and corn fields evoke the timeless rhythms of rural life. The estate serves as a haven for wildlife year-round—from bald eagles and osprey to winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Despite its seclusion, Grosse Pointe is just 50 minutes from Burlington International Airport. For those seeking a property that offers history, privacy, natural beauty, and unmatched scale, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of Vermont’s most iconic waterfront estates.
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