Established in 1787 and positioned on the village green of one of New England’s most recognized and photographed communities, The Newfane Inn is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, recently renovated historic inn with an on-site food and beverage component in the heart of Southern Vermont.
The Federal-style inn — recognizable by its signature fanlight entry and 100-foot veranda — offers eight guest rooms comprising four multi-room suites and four private guest rooms, each with a private bath. All rooms have been thoughtfully renovated and individually designed by the current owner, with period-appropriate furnishings, original architectural details, and Vermont-themed décor. The property retains its colonial-era character and finish work throughout: massive brick fireplaces, exposed wooden beams, mahogany floors, and barrel-vault ceilings have been preserved and integrated into the updated guest experience.
Common areas include an expansive great room, a parlor with banquet seating, a dedicated yoga room, and the Inn’s iconic tw0 level front porch which looks to the village green, historic town hall, and general store. A guest pantry, complimentary à la carte continental breakfast, Friday evening welcome receptions, and optional Saturday morning yoga sessions round out a program well-suited to the Inn’s primary group and retreat business. The property can be booked individually by room or rented exclusively as a whole-Inn event venue — a positioning that has attracted bachelorette weekends, corporate retreats, yoga and wellness gatherings, and family reunions.
A particularly enviable asset is the Inn’s three bedroom, two bath owner’s quarters, a private space with a separate full kitchen and open concept living and dining area. The quarters are located between the main historic Inn and the barn which is ready for new owners to utilize for storage or develop into a lifestyle supporting or income producing asset.
The Court Street Tavern, operating Thursday through Sunday evenings, provides a food and beverage revenue stream and serves as a community anchor and local draw. Weekly live music and a monthly open mic night have built a local following that complements the inn’s lodging clientele.
The location is exceptional. Newfane Village is consistently cited among the most scenic and intact historic villages in New England, and the inn sits directly on the town green alongside the Windham County Courthouse. The surrounding Windham County landscape offers four-season appeal: Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain are within 28 to 40 minutes; swimming holes, hiking trails, covered bridges, and pick-your-own farms are nearby; and the region draws strong foliage traffic each autumn. The southern Vermont market benefits from proximity to the Boston, Hartford, and New York drive corridors.
The Inn was last acquired in 2022 and has undergone substantial renovation and repositioning under its current owner. It presents a well-maintained, move-in-ready operation with an established brand, direct booking infrastructure (ResNexus), and active social media presence. While the asset and business have been stabilized, there considerable upside available to an incoming owner available to commit themselves to developing the business.
Contact Eben Viens for more information at 802-380-7312 on this exceptional historic Inn and Tavern.
