Colonial Homes for Sale in Chittenden County, VT

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Colonial is the most common style designation in the Chittenden County listing data, and it covers two quite different groups. The first is genuinely old, the square center-entry houses of the village centers in Charlotte, Hinesburg, Jericho, Richmond and Shelburne, some dating to the early nineteenth century. The second is the colonial revival plan that subdivision developers built from the 1970s onward in Williston, Essex, South Burlington and Shelburne, two stories with a formal entry and an attached garage. Brian French Real Estate can tell you which group a given listing belongs to. Compare country properties on the Vermont country homes page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these houses actually from the colonial period?

Some in the village centers date to the early nineteenth century, but most listings carrying the label are colonial revival houses built from the 1970s onward. The year built appears on each listing.

Which towns have the most colonial listings?

Williston, Essex, South Burlington and Shelburne carry the largest counts from the subdivision era, while Charlotte, Hinesburg, Jericho and Richmond hold the older examples.

How does a colonial differ from a cape?

A colonial has two full stories under a lower-pitched roof with full-height windows on both floors. A cape is a story and a half, with the upper level tucked into a steeper roof and lit by dormers.