Located on a quiet country road, bordered by conserved farmland and a maple sugar orchard. Detached garage/barn is suitable for conversion to horse stable & has an existing fenced area where we kept our horses. Garage also has a second story storage area/hay loft. Miles of riding opportunities along quiet country roads and fields. Access to VAST trails for the snow machine enthusiast. Unlimited cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Centrally located to the best alpine skiing facilities in Northern Vermont. Perrennial flower gardens, Raspberry patch, Apple trees and outdoor fire pit. Abundant wildlife for the avid observer or hunter. Stately mature maple trees offer cool shade in summer & lovely color in the fall. Large yard area for children and pets. Minutes from the local small school of about 200 K-12, located on the school bus route. Quiet country life in a beautiful farm setting. Ground level is of timber frame construction with exposed beams and all pine wood tongue and grove paneling. Nice linoleum in dining, kitchen and bath areas. LARGE kitchen has oak cabinets, and a custom built cherry island with a cherry butcher block top that is a stunning feature. Nice deep stainless steel sink by a window overlooking the front yard. The office is adjacent to the living room area. The swimming pool is and indoor, inground 13x30', shallow on one end with a sloping ramp to the deep end. Shallow end has seating on each side of the steps. Constructed of fiberglass with decorative tiles around the rim. Radiant heat in concrete around perimiter of pool. Ample areas on both sides of pool for excercise equipment or to install a hot tub or sauna. Sliding glass doors exit on to patio, back yard and into house. Pool heated by oil furnace, room has 11' ceilings, ceiling fans, constructed of timber frame with pine tongue and grove paneling. Chimney in pool room has hookup for a woodstove to supply supplemental heat if desired. Solar Porch provides supplemental heating in winter. View the spectacular sky at night with dynamic views of the Milky way and constellations unfettered by light from urban areas. Great place for kids of all ages. Property has drive alert to notify of visitors approaching. Snow plowing services available. Minutes to several area ponds and lakes, great fishing and kyaking opportunities. Abundant wild bird population for observation. Loons, eagles,ospreys, perrigrine falcons, hawks & wild turkeys abound. Not unusual to see moose stroll by. Oil furnace with an additional wood furnace for backup heating. We can assist with firewood procurement. Deep well 500' with wonderful pure water. Spectacular scenic vistas and rolling farm land. Quiet neighborhood. 30 minute drive to Montpelier or St. Johnsbury, about an hour to the largest city of Burlington, Vt. Numerous appliances go with the house.