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This historic one-room schoolhouse that was basically left to rot was lovingly restored and turned into an Airbnb rental that is absolutely bursting with charm.
The Marsh House, as it’s known, was built in the mid 1850’s in the Carpenter Gothic style, with a colorful slate roof and wrap-around porch. It was a private residence for over a century and later served as the town office. It sits on Route 63 across from an old post office made of locally-quarried stone and in front of the elementary school. But for the last twelve years Marsh House has sat empty, falling into such disrepair that some townspeople wanted it demolished. That’s when long-time resident and preservation enthusiast Jeff Scott stepped in. The inside of the Marsh House, which ...