By GUY C. DENECHAUD

The Larson family is planning to open the new Snapdragon Inn in Windsor, VT this fall.

Family members have announced the nine-room inn will offer a restaurant serving breakfast; a Maxwell Perkins Library on the main floor; and unique accommodations on the second and third floors of the historic home.

The Snapdragon Inn was one of many historic homes that belonged to the estate of William Maxwell Evarts, a famed statesman and political figure who served both as U.S. Attorney General and Secretary of State in the 19th century.

Evarts was devoted to Windsor and the home, which was built around 1815 and remained in the family until about 2005. Those with long-term connections to Windsor fondly remember the descendants of Evarts; those who explore the town’s rich history often are impressed by how much this family has contributed to the region.

The 7,000-square-foot home is adjacent to Lake Runnemede, still known locally as Evarts Pond. The Snapdragon Inn is directly across the lake from the Juniper Hill Inn and is adjacent to Paradise Park natural preserve, less than a mile from historic downtown Windsor.

The landscaped grounds surrounding the house are also being restored and include a new one-acre lake-view lawn that could host weddings and special events.

Each of the nine bedrooms has its own theme and décor based on an overall design concept recently created by Chris Cammock of Sublime Eye, said Nate Larson.

Special attention is being paid to details and unique finishes. Bathrooms also are receiving special treatment with tile, heated floors and claw-foot tubs. Linens designed by Cammock and specially made in India will be featured throughout the inn.

“We feel this home is a treasure that needed to be treated with care and respect as we strove to keep its historical character intact while adding modern amenities that the upscale travelers of today have come to expect,” Larson said.

During the careful restoration, ancient beams and brickwork not seen for generations were discovered and left exposed to contribute to the inn’s ambiance, he added.

The history of the house also includes ownership by Maxwell Perkins, who was a famous editor for the Charles Scribner’s Sons company and used the house as a summer home. Perkins was the editor for writers including Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Wolfe and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The final Evarts descendant to live in the home was Maxwell Perkin’s daughter, Bert Frothingham, who was a beloved Windsor resident and very active in the community.

Upon opening, visitors and guests will be welcome in the main floor restaurant for breakfast and in the Maxwell Perkins Library.

“We could not be more honored to be the next caretakers of this historic home,” Larson said. “We think creating a space where visitors can enjoy a morning breakfast or brunch and learn more about the family that owned the home is another important development for Main Street.

“And, designing an inn where guests can enjoy the historic charm of the building, but with all the modern conveniences, will be a great addition to downtown Windsor,” Larson said.

The Larsons have a blog at www.snapdragoninn.com that provides information on the history of the home and the inn’s current design process.