Properties Near 3578 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, VT

I would like to invite you to view a remarkable listing that offers a serene rural retreat. Situated on five private acres, this one-of-a-kind custom log home is surrounded by lush garden beds and beautiful forests, providing an exceptional connection to nature and local wildlife. Despite its peaceful, tucked-away location, the property is conveniently positioned just three miles from downtown Bethel and four miles from Barnard Village and Silver Lake. The property is notably versatile, featuring the main log home along with an additional dwelling unit (ADU) above the garage and a freestanding studio in the backyard. The interior of the main residence is warm and inviting, characterized by vaulted cathedral ceilings and a spiral staircase leading to the upper-level master suite. The kitchen serves as a highlight of the home, featuring a central island with seating and abundant natural light. High-end features include radiant heated floors throughout and a partially finished basement. For outdoor enjoyment, a private deck off the kitchen offers the perfect space for relaxation and al fresco dining. This gem of a property is well worth the time to visit, and it is a perfect fit for anyone looking for a high-quality home in a country setting.

This sunny residence has been a beloved home to several generations of the same Vermont family. The location invites recreational activities! A snowmobile trail passes nearby, for winter excursions and the property is bounded by the cascading waters of Locust Creek, for cooling off in the Summer! The country road that passes by leads to the extraordinary Chateauguay-No Town conservation region, an undeveloped forested area covering approximately 60,000 acres! Barnard's well loved Silver Lake is just a 5 minute drive, with all of its year round outdoor fun! In every direction, unlimited recreation opportunities are just moments away! The interior of the home is comfortable, with pleasing room dimensions. A 17'x15' kitchen/dining area is well suited to assume the typical role of a household's gathering area. The generously sized 25'x12' living room presents plenty of space for relaxation, with high speed fiber optic internet access adding to the options. A 3/4 bath with a tiled shower and a practical mud room area further compliment the ground floor. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a 2nd 3/4 bath, with a tiled shower. The 16'x13' primary bedroom is quietly sited on one end of the home and the additional 2 family bedrooms are nicely situated on the opposite side of the 2nd floor. An outside wood fired furnace generates the heat to run the hot water heating system that keeps the home comfortably warm. With 6.6 open acres of land, the owners enjoy ample opportunity for gardening and outdoor activities! Locust Creek's flowing waters provide an ever mesmerizing background! The property benefits from a well maintained septic system and a drilled well. The circa 1870 home has undergone several transformations as the number of household residents has varied over time. A current interior configuration is both practical and appealing. Some interior finishing remains to be completed. Thus, an opportunity is presented to acquire a good home, in a good location, at a good price point!

All the advantages of single level living! Privately located, in a rural area of desirable Barnard Vermont, is a home of a manageable size, with a comfortable interior floor plan. An appealing amenity is an attached oversize 2 car garage, with direct entry into the home. In Vermont winters the ability to exit and enter a home under cover from the weather is so practical. When entering the home from the garage a well appointed kitchen is immediately ahead. To the right is the living room, with a decorative antique cast iron wood stove on a brick hearth. Passing down a hallway leads to a bathroom on the left, with a laundry area with washer and dryer. At the end of the hallway are 2 bedrooms on either side of the home. An additional amenity of the home is that through a door in the hallway a full size basement is accessed down a stairway. Immediately to the left within the basement is a spacious 12' by 10'8" finished room that presents many possible uses! The basement is dry and could become an great workshop area. An oil furnace provides the heat. However, there is also a wood furnace in place which previous owners had used to heat the home. The potential for a solar panel heating hot water also exists. This pleasantly sited home has been a full time residence for the current owner. Being of a manageable size, the home could easily become a vacation retreat in desirable Barnard!