

This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on 10.01 acres bordering Mill Brook is versatile, handsome and has a private south facing exposure with walls of windows that merge the indoors with the peaceful outdoors and fill the house with light.
This is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on 10.01 acres. It is versatile and handsome, with expansive windows that merge the indoors with the peaceful outdoors. The original home was built in 1985 with exposed local spruce beams in a warm cottage style and has about 1200 sq. ft. The rest of the house was added in 1992 and is an architecturally designed open contemporary space of approx. 3200 sq. ft. with cathedral ceilings and lofts warmed by many skylights. The two areas open to each other through wide French doors.
In the contemporary addition, the Mill Brook enhances southern views with soothing sounds when windows and doors are open. Choose radiant heating in zones to warm up, or use the 700 lb. soapstone wood stove, which is a center of gravity for family activities and entertainment of friends, as is the spacious marble-countered kitchen. The new master bathroom has a large shower and cherry dual sink vanity, which nicely complements the open, lofted, south-facing master bedroom. A walk-in closet keeps the master bedroom free of distractions from the beauty of the stream and woods visible outside.
Other features include large slate entry w/powder room, great room, arts & crafts room, back deck and porch, and a enormous loft overlooking the great room. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath round out this space.
French doors open wide between the spacious living room and the family room in the original building. This part of the house includes a modern kitchen and family room on first floor and upstairs are bedroom, office and 3/4 bath. It's a warm and cozy space, and growing up our kids loved it the best! Additional features include an efficient pellet stove in the family room, zoned baseboards which provide an additional heating option, and a walk-in closet in one of the upstairs rooms.
Generous provision for the home's water and septic needs are provided by a new septic system with new pump tank and leach field, upgraded well pump capacity, and new pressure tank. Property includes a two car detached garage with overhead attic. The original house has been permitted as an accessory apartment when closed off from the main house.
This restful yet expansive home will give you plenty of opportunities to lift your eyes to beauty or to find a cozy nook to settle in. Yet within easy reach are outdoor fitness and fun as well as arts and culture to enrich and enhance life. It is especially gifted by the presence of the Mill Brook which borders the lower yard. Beyond the yard are wild woods which follow the rolling landscape up to UVM Research Forest. Schools in the district are some of the best in Vermont; Mount Mansfield Union High School ranks among the top 300 high schools nationally on US News and World Report for 2020.