Nest — Spring 2024
Housing Demand Outpaces Construction in Burlington; In Charlotte, a Historic Tavern Gets a Generational Update; How South Burlington Built a Thriving City Center; Tour a Charming Backyard ‘She Shed’ in Shelburne
In Memoriam: Eli Howard, 1988-2020
February 10, 1988-May 1, 2020 Holding you forever in our hearts.
Obituary: Patricia A. Bartlett, 1945-2024
Devoted wife and mother was beloved “Miss Pat” to the children and families at her Jericho daycare
Original Glory: A Five-Year Renovation Turns Charlotte’s ‘1812 Tavern’ Into a Stunning Family Home Steeped in History
In 1810, Charlotte was the largest town in Chittenden County, a stop on the stagecoach route between southern New England and Montréal and an access point to Lake Champlain’s main ferry. With that in mind, in 1813 entrepreneur Nathaniel Newell, Charlotte’s wealthiest resident (according to the 1817 town tax list), built a tavern and home…
Nest — Spring 2024
“Before and after” photos are a hallmark of home renovations. In this issue of Nest, Seven Days’ quarterly magazine on homes, design and real estate, we set our sights on projects that are truly transformational. Initially dreamed up in the 1970s, the new South Burlington City Center is finally a reality, adding hundreds of residential…
Home Is Where the Target Is: Suburban SoBu Builds a Downtown Neighborhood
Drive down Dorset Street in South Burlington, and you’ll enter a real-life version of a city planner’s nightmare. Strip malls line one side of a busy divided four-lane road. On the other side, department stores and sprawling parking lots dominate the streetscape. It’s a far cry from the charming downtowns most people associate with Vermont.…
A Room of Her Own: In Shelburne, a Backyard Cottage Provides Both a Haven and a Gathering Place
Beth Peters and Adam Lougee had been together for more than six years when they decided that she should sell her Burlington condo and move into his Shelburne house. Both were eager to take the next step in their relationship, Peters recalled, but it was still a big deal to relinquish the South End home…
Last Quarter: Spring 2024 Vermont Housing News
Still Squeezed: In the Burlington Area, Construction Can’t Keep Up With Demand A Zillow search for a three-bedroom home in the Burlington area these days yields listings with price tags of $700,000 to $800,000. There are homes offered for under $350,000, but they often include euphemisms such as “a great place to showcase your renovation…
