Ferrisburgh, VT 05456

‘Grosse Pointe’ in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, is an extraordinary New England estate on the shores of Lake Champlain. It offers 1.5 miles of pristine shoreline, where panoramic views stretch across the lake to the majestic Adirondack Mountains. Spanning nearly 345 acres of verdant fields and tranquil forests, this estate offers a rare blend of natural beauty and serene isolation.

At its heart stands a magnificent 10,000-square-foot French Colonial Revival mansion, a timeless marvel completed in 1906. Constructed with fossil-laden local Panton Stone, its grand façade and richly detailed interior echo the elegance of a bygone era. Perched on the property's highest point, the residence offers breathtaking vistas of the lake and mountains in three directions.

Golf has been revitalized at the estate, honoring its history. Two exclusive courses exude beauty that will astound any golfer. The courses navigate pastures and woodlands, along and over the lake, engulfing players in picturesque water and mountain views, and creating an experience to be remembered.

The estate also features five additional residences and 'Bradford Farm,' a beautifully renovated farmhouse with two expansive barns. Three concrete piers along the lakeshore offer deep-water access for boating and world-class fishing. This unparalleled summer retreat is a rare legacy opportunity, promising a sanctuary of tranquility, a haven for wildlife, a playground for recreation, and a timeless testament to a life well-lived.

Welcome to Grosse Pointe, Vermont. Meandering along and over the shores of Lake Champlain, two private estate golf courses offer playability and beauty that will astound any golfer or observer.    

The property originally housed a 9-hole course in the 1920's but with time, it became overgrown and abandoned. Golf at Grosse Pointe was resurrected almost 100 years later, remaining true to its history. Six greens, eighteen tees, and a chipping range were installed. By utilizing different combinations of shots from tee to green, two stunning courses were born.   

Navigating through pastures, woodlands, and along the shoreline, you are engulfed in picturesque lake and mountain views. “Driftwood” is the signature 117-yard par-3 that tees off a stone pier over the bay to a peninsula that was originally an island green. Before you line up your putt, soak in the water views to the north, south, and west toward the mountains of New York’s Adirondack State Park, the largest of any in the in the contiguous United States. Another masterpiece, “Across the Pond”, is a drivable par 4 that requires a 185-yard carry over another bay and plays uphill towards the stone castle, originally known as Woodbridge Hall. 

Grosse Pointe is links style golf that offers a variety of challenges. The layout that the land lends is the ultimate equalizer for both long and short hitters with many risk/reward holes. Hazards, including water (both lake and pond), woodlands, and fescue, make precision ball striking and course management paramount. Playing Grosse Pointe is not just a round of golf; it’s an experience.

Grosse Point is located close to the midpoint of Lake Champlain, where the lake narrows, and the Adirondacks rise dramatically from the opposite shoreline. From the property’s three docks, one may observe some of the hundreds of species of birds known to reside full or part-time around Lake Champlain, including bald eagles, loons, cormorants, mergansers, red-tailed hawks, and ospreys.

In the open fields by the entrance to the property, one may see families of wild turkeys wandering in the late summer and fall. Much of Grosse Point’s woodlands are managed by a Nature Conservancy conservation easement, and to the northeast, the property abuts the unbroken forest of Kingsland Bay State Park, creating habitat for deer, bobcats, foxes, martens, woodchucks, and migratory birds. Fireflies are a common sight on summer nights, and the sounds of crickets singing and owls hooting will lull you to sleep.

Jessica Bridge

Realtor® | Principal Broker | Owner

Jessica@RealEstateVT.com | 802-233-9871