213 Gage StreetBennington, VT 05201MLS Number 5043927

Energy efficient 3 Bed, 2 Bath with character and awesome updates in downtown Bennington. Wrap-around front porch welcomes you inside this classic New England Colonial. Highly sought after "first floor living" with a bedroom, full bath and laundry all on the main level... along with the living room, dining room and kitchen. Second floor has two bedrooms with walk-in closets and full bath with claw foot tub and hand shower. Under foot you'll be walking on new Pergo wood flooring in the front rooms, hexagon vinyl tiles in the kitchen, vinyl plank in laundry and bathrooms, and carpet upstairs. Kitchen has a walk-in pantry for tons of storage, island for prep with butcher block counters, open shelving with a beautiful arabesque backsplash, and Stainless Steel appliances. Three mini splits for central air in the summer and heat in the winter, plus an oil-fired boiler for primary or back-up heat. Seller is keeping the pellet stove, but you can BYO or install a wood stove or just enjoy more space in that room when it's gone. Spray foam insulation throughout basement makes it VERY cheap to heat, plus offers dry storage. No flood history; seller's flood insurance is only $500/yr. Step out to the fully fenced backyard with deck and gardens; enjoy the delightful sound of children playing at nearby elementary schools. Neighborhood grocery store just a few steps away for convenience... or walk a bit farther for Stewart's ice cream or downtown's fabulous restaurants and events.