The Property
Located in the heart of central Vermont, this architect-designed, energy efficient home built in 1993 invites the beauty of nature inside and creates a feeling of living amongst the outdoor world.
Benefited by direct Southern exposure, large windows look out onto incredible long range views that include the Coolidge Range of the Green Mountains and ski trails at nearby Killington Mountain, Vermont's second highest peak, about 10 miles away. The home is privately sited on 57 beautiful acres, which includes fourteen additional permitted building parcels for investment, future development or conservation. Two of the fourteen additional lots include access from a town maintained road and installed drilled wells.
The flowing interior of the home, done with an exceptional level of finish and craftsmanship, is based on organic forms. Set on multiple levels, the home is accented by tastefully laid and locally quarried fieldstone inside and out, hand-made mullion detail surrounding expansive windows, and generous outdoor living decks on three sides. The main living level is alive with movement and interesting spaces and there is a view of the mountaintops from almost every window.
The entry foyer with brick flooring provides ample space and convenient storage. The main dining and living areas are centered on an impressive fieldstone fireplace. The large pantry leads to the kitchen area where the south wall is a bank of counter to ceiling windows with a commanding view of the unfolding local mountain ranges. Appliances include a six burner, twin oven Garland gas range, a Sub Zero refrigerator and Sub Zero freezer and Bosch dishwasher. A wrap around seating area accented by a wood stove and elevated a few steps above the main kitchen, creates a wonderful and cozy space. A door from the living room opens to a covered outdoor dining area and a door from kitchen opens to a convenient barbecue grill area and deck.
The private first floor master bedroom suite has a large attached bath finished in Vermont verde marble and with every convenience. Three additional bedrooms on upper and lower levels as well as a loft space and three additional full baths provide plenty of space for family and guests. The lower level includes a spacious exercise area, office as well as a media room and storage.
A short path from the house leads one to a lovely lined swimming pond that is overlooked by a Finnish style sauna house. Professionally designed terraced gardens are well served by a functional potting shed that also houses the home's automatic generator system. A detached two car garage and ample open parking areas are a short walk from the main entrance to the home. There is direct access a short distance from the property to unlimited recreational opportunities on thousands of protected acres of the Green Mountain National Forest. The house is also minutes from world-class skiing at Killington and Pico Ski Resorts and thirty to forty minutes from Okemo and Sugarbush ski areas.