Custom crafted, energy efficient gem on over 10 private acres in Essex. Located conveniently close to services, this seemingly remote setting is a nature lover’s and outdoor enthusiast’s dream location. Tucked into the landscape up a shared driveway, this home offers spectacular views of Mt Mansfield. The property sits at the edge of a neighborhood trail network, with hiking, biking, running and cross country skiing right out the door. Find serenity in the abundance of wildlife, as deer, owls & turkeys share this slice of paradise. The house was designed with many windows to enjoy natural light in every room and employed sustainable, healthful building practices throughout it’s construction. Built following airtight energy efficient standards, this home incorporates a heat recovery ventilator, which provides an adjustable flow of clean, fresh air. Natural surfaces dominate, including native hardwood floors and custom hardwood trim. In addition, there’s extensive stonework inside and out. The first floor has a casual, open design that is perfect for entertaining. The front entry has a mudroom to the right and steps down into the living room on the left. This room has large windows, custom cherry cabinetry, a Rumford style fireplace surrounded by fieldstone and a built-in day bed/reading nook. Going straight off of the front entry is the great room, a combined kitchen/dining /family room. Large windows oriented to the east, south and west give the room all day natural light. A woodstove provides winter warmth while a granite topped custom red birch island is the center of cooking and conversation. A custom crafted red birch stairway leads out of this center island to the bedrooms on the second floor. The master bedroom’s large windows allow views of sun and moon rises over Vermont’s tallest peak. The master bath features a therapeutic soaking tub that sits in a windowed space adorned with custom marble work. A stone topped double sink vanity, a large tiled shower stall with two shower heads, a custom built-in bureau and a walk in closet complete the master suite. The rest of the second floor consists of three bedrooms, all with multiple windows providing views and natural light, as well as ample closet space. A shared bathroom has a large vanity, a tiled floor as well as a tiled tub/shower. Both second floor bathrooms, as well as the first floor entry bathroom, have access to a custom laundry chute that sends dirty laundry to the basement. A winding red birch stairwell ascends to the a third floor that is set amongst the treetops. With whitewashed wood clad walls and ceilings, this floor consists of several office spaces, a yoga workout area and a bunk room. Built in shelving and multiple closets provide a tremendous amount of storage space. The finished basement space is set up as a workout and game room and features native pine wainscoting, trim and stairs. A laundry space is the termination of the laundry chute and includes a large utility sink. The property has several outbuildings. A detached two car carriage house sits next to the house. This four gabled structure has a very interesting unfinished second floor space that has potential as a separate exercise space, an artist studio or an office. A barn sits nestled in the woods behind the house, providing ample storage for bikes, boats, and other equipment. At the bottom of the hill below the house sits a sugar house and a garden shed. The home's energy efficient, durable design results in low carrying and maintenance costs. High speed internet access and a new roof top off this uniquely situated, private estate.
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