Brighton Vermont Real Estate

Join the vibrant, close-knit community of Island Pond with this turnkey restaurant opportunity right in the heart of town. Since 2017, Hobo’s Café has been a beloved spot, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dining room accommodates 48 guests, and there's take-out service available. The sale includes all restaurant furnishings, from tables and chairs to dishware, as well as all kitchen equipment and inventory. The 3-story building also features a spacious 3-bedroom apartment, offering either a convenient commute to work or potential rental income. A private entrance leads to the apartment, which includes a combined kitchen and dining area, living room, entry/bonus space, full bath with laundry area, and 2 enclosed porches. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a ½ bath. One bedroom includes an adjoining room perfect for an office or a dream walk-in closet. The primary bedroom boasts a deck with views of the village and lake, ideal for watching parades and fireworks on the 4th of July. Seize this opportunity to be your own boss and serve both locals and visitors in this wonderful Northeast Kingdom community.

This Island Pond property has so much to offer. The lot is over 18 acres with 779' of road frontage on Route 105, and G.C. Inc Road provides access into the property. On either side of G.C. Inc Road are lovely fields with residential, commercial or industrial development potential (provided zoning approval). About midway into the property is a building that has office space plus an apartment. The apartment is currently leased for $700/month while the office has been owner occupied. Continue up G.C. Inc Road and you will come to the owner's shop, hidden in the woods. The main shop is 32x62' with two 12' wide by 14' tall doors and 16' ceilings. There is also a 20x40' section of the building with a smaller, single overhead door and a bathroom in the rear. A large level yard offers ample room for parking equipment, turning around and the potential for more buildings. Cable internet is available and the VAST trail is nearby. Onsite drilled well produces 200gpm and overflows consistently! This is a great opportunity whether you are looking for storage, a shop, development potential, investment, a home, or a building site!

Opportunity to own and operate a popular restaurant/inn situated in the Northeast Kingdom of VT. This historic building pays homage to its connection with the arrival of the railroad industry in the late 1800’s, as much of that antique aesthetic has been preserved during renovations. Located at 138 Cross St. in Island Pond, the Essex House and Tavern measures over 8000 square feet with a parking lot near the VAST trail system, and has been a staple to both the local community and tourists alike. The Tavern can accommodate up to 48 and features a full bar with POS system/several desktop stations, fully-equipped kitchen with 16’ vent hood, walk-in cooler, and dry/liquor storage. Attached is a dining room with dry bar, perfect for hosting events/entertainment and capable of seating an additional 65. Outside you’ll find an enclosed pavilion measuring 20’x36’ overlooking the Clyde River, serviced and utilized during all seasons by two, overhead, infrared heaters. The Essex House offers a total of eleven renovated rooms with modern amenities and multiple suites, all maintained by a team of housekeepers with a separate laundry room/facilities on-site. This is truly a turnkey operation staffed by capable and experienced employees, allowing for a smooth transition of ownership. This business enjoys a loyal customer base of boaters, snowmobile enthusiasts, seasonal visitors, and second-home owners due to its proximity to the lake, Brighton State Park, & Bluff Mountain.

Welcome to Kingdom Market, a cornerstone of the community and a quintessential Vermont grocery store offering full-service convenience in the heart of Island Pond. This long-established and profitable business features a full meat and deli counter, gasoline station, and licenses for seafood sales, commercial catering, lottery, beer, wine, and Vermont liquor—making it a true one-stop destination for locals and visitors alike. The property includes a 6,600± sq. ft. building on 0.64± acres with excellent visibility, ample parking, and high daily traffic. Public water/sewer and three-phase power with generator back-up. Recent improvements include a new roof, compressors, evaporators, HVAC, beer cooler, dairy and produce cases, generator, camera system, and automated POS system. The market also includes owned gas pumps that are currently in service, canopy, and two 8,000-gallon tanks (upgrades required in near future). Island Pond is a vibrant four-season recreational hub known for snowmobiling, hiking, boating, and outdoor adventure. With the nearest grocery store nearly 20 miles away, Kingdom Market serves as an essential resource for surrounding communities. Offered at $1,900,000, the sale includes the business, real estate, and extensive equipment list—a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-maintained business with deep community roots and strong financial performance.

Thriving retail hardware & lumber store, Gervais ACE Hardware, is offered for sale inclusive of real estate, business & goodwill, inventory (valued at approx. $803K), equipment, etc. This is an opportunity to own/operate a profitable ACE franchise with customer loyalty, a team of experienced and motivated employees, and no competition within 20+ miles. Consisting of a storefront of over 10,000 square feet of retail space, a 10,000 square foot, two-story lumber warehouse, a 3-bed, 3-bath home/rental, and four, income-producing, residential rental units on-site. Gervais ACE Hardware sells products ranging from hardware, plumbing, electrical, tools, sporting goods, automotive/marine supplies, and more. This business also offers a variety of services to customers such as local delivery of lumber/building materials, key-cutting, and paint matching. Features include metal frame construction, cantilever racking in outbuildings/warehouse, second-floor office space, loading area with overhead door, 27,000 BTU AC system, and 16kW emergency backup generator. Recent updates include a new TPO roofing system installed in 2020 (20 yr warranty) and interior renovations to attached apartment units/single-family home. This property overlooks the lake, has abundant parking, and has been a staple to the community and neighboring towns of Essex county for over 25 years. Additional property features and business financials available upon request to qualified buyers with a signed NDA.