The Shard Villa is a stone mansion in Salisbury, VT. Designed by Clinton Smith of Middlebury, it was constructed by Columbus Smith in 1870 and is made of Ashlar marble. High arched windows, Italianate style forms, and a Mansard roof characterize this Victorian era mansion in French Second Empire style. Surrounding side lawns and woods and a stone mausoleum complete this estate. Currently a retirement home, it will likely close its doors November 2008 after almost 90 years in operation.

Directions:
Off Route 7 onto W. Salisbury Rd., follow until Columbus Smith Rd. on the left.