Guilford, VT | 253 Sugar House Hill

Hidden away, this secluded 18 acre rolling landscape of quiet meadow and woodland is minutes to town, easy access to I-91. Skiing, lakes, river/water fun, hiking/biking Or, stay at home in south facing sanctuary designed for easeful living and enjoy the shimmering pool, huge gourmet kitchen with Viking range and 2 walk-in pantries, creating wonderful memories for friends and family. Plenty of room for everyone in five bedrooms (and of course 7 bathrooms), a choice of large or cozy living rooms and an office to work from home. Toast your toes at either fireplace or soap stone wood stove. Invite your circle of friends to yoga, parties or create a media room in the huge, finished walk-out basement family room, plumbed and wired for a second kitchen, with ½ bath, easily converted to extended family suite. 47x21 bonus room with skylights and ample windows overlooking the grounds is perfect for play/gym space, artist studio, etc. 3 car detached heated, finished garage/workshop with storage above. Create a cross-country ski track for moonlight nights. Watch for fireflies in the meadows and see the forest creatures explore their world. A one-of-a-kind property with so much to love; solid, expansive architecture, two staircases, windows everywhere, gleaming wood floors and well positioned, dimmable lighting, bringing together classic and fun, this home was designed for those who love organization with oodles of storage space. The heart of Vermont is here!

Set on 10.20 beautiful acres in picturesque Guilford, this exceptionally spacious and thoughtfully updated home offers more than 5,000 square feet of finished living space, including approximately 1,715 square feet in the walkout lower level. The main home features five bedrooms, including an expansive primary suite with a walk-in closet and beautifully renovated private bath. At the heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen with abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, gas cooking, double ovens, a pot filler and generous workspace. A formal dining room currently serves as a convenient first-floor bedroom, with a nearby bath providing flexibility for guests or those who prefer first-floor accommodations. The finished walkout lower level offers exceptional versatility with its own full kitchen, bathroom, laundry and multiple finished rooms, ideal for extended family, guests, recreation or home offices. Notable improvements include renovated kitchens and baths, replacement windows, exterior painting, updated garage doors, a multi-zone Buderus boiler and a premium Permalock aluminum shingle roof. Outside, established gardens, fruit trees, berry bushes, landscaped grounds, a 12' x 30' greenhouse and an impressive chicken coop create wonderful opportunities for gardening and homesteading. Enjoy peaceful Vermont country living just minutes from Brattleboro, Interstate 91, shopping and dining, with several ski areas within an easy drive.

Only a fortunate few have the privilege of calling Green River Village home - a quintessential Vermont hamlet distinguished by its historic covered bridge, the 1811 timber crib dam, and the iconic wood-spired church proudly perched on the hillside above. Sited next to the bridge, the Green River Bridge House, originally a blacksmith shop, enjoys 300 feet of frontage along the Green River. Built in the 1830s and extensively renovated in 2002, the home overlooks a sweeping lawn that stretches to the river’s edge, framed by stone-walled perennial gardens and a private porch perfectly positioned to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding landscape. The home is thoughtfully designed for rural family life centered around a welcoming country kitchen featuring a six-burner Garland stove, Moffat turbo oven, cozy wood stove, and an impressive marble-topped island ideal for casual dining and gathering. Friends are welcomed through the front door into a gracious living and dining room that is both elegant and inviting. Beyond, you'll find a bright and charming fireplaced pub for entertaining or quiet evenings, a cozy game room/office, and a sweeping staircase leading to the sleeping accommodations. Each bedroom is uniquely enchanting, featuring remarkable recessed chandeliers, dormer windows, and private en-suite baths, including one with a jetted tub for relaxing after a day of outdoor adventure. A lower-level office and studio apartment offer private exterior access with flexibility for personal or business use. Formerly, a bed and breakfast, this is an exceptional country retreat for family & friends. Skiing, cycling, hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking, & endless exploration of Vermont’s scenic back roads are all at your door. Picture the gentle Green River lulling you asleep each night! Also listed under commercial MLS #5094262.