Craftsbury, VT | 7647 Vermont Route 14

Cuddled among many acres of organic meadow on a bluff overlooking the peaceful Black River, this house is a delight for anyone who enjoys a bucolic view, likes to garden, and cherishes a host of bird varieties, including goldfinches and hummingbirds. The long drive is bordered by fruit trees; other fruits and ornamental trees abound. The home is surrounded by herbaceous gardens, reminiscent of cottages in the English tradition...an abundance of hollyhocks, phlox, delphiniums and other unpretentious flowers. The main rooms (front hall, library foyer, powder room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, and a gracious vaulted-ceiling living room) are on one floor, accessed without steps from the front terrace. Directly at the opposite end of the front hall is a large deck enjoying sunshine early in the morning and for most of the day provides awesome views of the Black River meandering below. An attached split-level wing affords a primary suite, dressing room and bath on the upper level, and two bedrooms and bath on the lower level. A built-in wood-burning fireplace with fan provides abundant supplemental heat. Property comprises 27 acres, 10 of which are open meadow and the remainder timbered; it is nicely private but open. It enjoys deeded access to the Black River just below and is less than a five-minute drive from the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Property qualifies for Current Use tax benefits.