Vermont Sustainable Properties

MLS Number 4800973

• Residential Single Family
• Construction Existing
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 2
• Square Feet 1,428

Located on a quiet country road in Thetford on 17.2 open acres this three bedroom and two bath Vermont country Cape is the focal point when you drive in. Flooded with the sights and smells of the lilac and azaleas, the explosion of color from the perennial garden beds helps present the home when you drive in. The home consists of a mudroom, a large kitchen, and a living room with a wood stove. A sun room adds to the charm to warm you in the winter and start your plants for the garden in spring. A convenient one bedroom and bath complete the first floor with two ample bedrooms, office, and full bath to finish the upstairs. As you head outside you will be impressed by the blueberry and raspberry bushes, rhubarb, asparagus, and apple and pear trees. The barn, with its three 12x16 stalls with dutch doors, board fenced paddocks and large grazing areas, frost-free hydrants for water, hay storage, and shaving storage fashion the property for any type of farm animals. A large equipment barn and workshop add to the ease of caring for the property. Scenic wooded trails are maintained throughout the property for summer and winter recreation. A large chicken coop and cordwood storage add to the property to become a sustainable gentleman's farm.

Listed by Kate Cassidy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

MLS Number 4784649

• Land
• Acreage 710.1
• Zoning Per town

This is a prime opportunity to purchase 710 acres of land abutting 10,826 acres of state owned land. It has had a recent timber harvest but most of the maple was left leaving approximately 20,000 potential taps. There is a great network of roads and trails through the property. The parcel is accessed by either of two ROW's, both of which have been substantially upgraded by current owners. The land offers wonderful wildlife habitat and frontage on 3 different brooks. The property was surveyed in 2017 and this survey laid out 7 parcels. There is a trail that leads you to the southern peak of the property and the views from the plateau are impressive in almost every direction. Property is enrolled in the VT Current Use Program, which supports long term sustainable forestry practices while enhancing long term holding affordability with very low property taxes. Whether you are looking for a long term timber investment, a sugaring operation, or a place to enjoy the great outdoors, this parcel is well worth a look.

Listed by Nicholas Maclure of Century 21 Farm & Forest

MLS Number 4750418

• Residential Single Family
• Village Quechee
• Construction Existing
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 3

Combining the best of traditional Scandinavian design principals - an elegant simplicity along with efficiency, sustainability and a focus on quality of living - these newly constructed high performance homes offer the perfect starting point for your enjoyment of the Vermont lifestyle. Located in Quechee Lakes - offering a wide variety of amenities from championship golf to skiing and everything in between - these homes are perfectly located between the picturesque and well-known village of Woodstock, Vermont and Hanover, New Hampshire, home of Dartmouth College just two hours from Boston and a one hour direct flight from Westchester Airport. Based on Unity Homes three bedroom 'net-zero ready' Varm style home and offering a selection of finish options and upgrades, the modern farmhouse inspired designs feature an open concept first floor main living area, a first floor master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, hardwood and tile floors, first floor laundry and detached two car garage. Simple, stylish and exceptionally easy to own, the projected annual operational costs of the properties is less than $2000 and with an optional solar PV array are ready to offer to the highest degree of sustainable living.

Listed by Derek Cosentino of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty