1953 South Albany RoadCraftsbury, VT 05602Sale Price: $1,465,000

Seller says to sell before winter, bring an offer! A home for all seasons with natural light & beauty. Artistically and thoughtfully constructed and sitting just beyond a distinguished apple tree dominating the front lawn; 171 diverse acres-meadows, fields, woods, spring-fed pond, wildlife, and mountain vistas visible throughout the house and property. Antique English oak doors punctuate the entry. A graceful old-world feel accompanies the panoramic views. Architectural detail punctuates the estate. Every room opens to the surrounds. Spacious living areas, indoor & out, are havens for hearty entertaining. The sophisticated great room has stately stonework with 6 balcony doors for fresh air access to the beauty. The stonework around the residence adds serenity and timelessness to the dramatic scenes. Generous bedrooms and additional bedrooms and a sauna populate the guest house; the master suite: an aerie accessible by stairway or elevator. Relax in the roomy pub, warm by a fire, and enjoy the game area, or step outside to the bocce court, in-ground pool, or fireplace. Follow an idyllic path to a large barn w/office, stall areas, work, & storage areas; continue up the road to a woodland chapel and then up to a picnic pavilion & open space for family games & gatherings. 45 min. to downhill skiing, 5 min. to the Outdoor Ctr. for Xcountry skiing, world-class sculling, biking, and hiking. Convenient to Montreal's airport, museums, and dining.