Privately cited on the edge of a bluff facing south over the village of Hartland with views to the peak of Mt. Ascutney, and north across a pond to abutting conservation land, is this gracious brick federal with 6 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 bathrooms on 11 landscaped acres. Built by Vermont Circuit Judge Issac Cushman in the early 1800’s and influenced by the Newton School’’ of renowned architect Asher Benjamin, all the woodwork in the main structure is original including the detailed chimney pieces, the south entry hall with semicircular staircase, adjacent exterior doorway with overhead fanlight and rosettes and the 2nd story Palladian window. With 10-foot ceilings on the first level and 9 feet on the second, natural light streams into every room thru large 6 over 6 double-hung windows.

In 1942, artist Ilse Bischoff purchased the property as a refuge from Manhattan to host and entertain other artists and to house her art and antiques. In 1963, she added a new two-story Ell with matching brick and interior finishes. Upstairs features Isle’s porcelain room and a family room over a first-floor study, bedroom and bathroom.

In 1950, she added an adjacent art studio with large north window, fireplace and apartment - partially framed using a local dismantled barn. Outside she added an in-ground swimming pool, with a surrounding patio that leads to the driveway and a detached 2-car garage. East of the studio is a 3-bay 6-car garage with overhead storage.

On the east end of the property is a single-story 2-bedroom caretaker home. The main residence is on the west end. In between, Bischoff Lane and the driveway are flanked with split-rail fencing and tall maple trees that Ms. Bischoff planted long ago. On the market for the first time in 83 years, this is a rare and distinguished offering.