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Summer/Fall 2014
TWO MILES FROM SKIING AT MOUNT SNOW Decompress with vast mountain views of Vermont, just 2 miles from skiing at Mount Snow and minutes to Stratton and the Hermitage Club. This spectacular property offers over 66 acres & abuts the Stratton town forest. Beautifully placed alongside a pristine, private 2 acre pond for summer and winter activities, the meticulously-kept home offers five bedrooms, five baths, a stone wood-burning
Wilmington/Mount Snow
TRAILSIDE AT MOUNT SNOW
24 West Main Street Wilmington, VT 05363
802.464.4608
Inside Mount Snow in summer . . . Cycling for a good cause . . Chainsaw art . . . . . . . . . . Adams Farm reborn . . . . . Super salon . . . . . . . . . . . Chimney Hill . . . . . . . . . . Discover Wardsboro . . . . .
fireplace, master suite with propane fireplace, and a large eat-in kitchen with additional breakfast nook. The lower lever is finished with two bedrooms, play area and oversized bathroom. Whether you are sitting in the living room by the fire, enjoying a cup of coffee on the deck or watching the sun rise from the master bedroom the view is not to be missed. $1,295,000 4331564
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This fabulous, custom-designed timber frame ski home is trailside at Mount Snow and a rare find, as one of the few properties in Dover that can claim true ski-on/ski-off access. With 4,500+ SF, offering mountain living at its finest, the 16 rooms are highlighted by a jawdropping chef’s kitchen, yellow pine floors, soaring ceilings, huge beams and oversized windows. Six bedrooms complement the spacious and numerous gathering rooms. $1,695,000 4335700
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Mount Snow Resort: The Anchor of the Mount Snow Valley Another exciting summer is on tap at Mount Snow in West Dover with downhill mountain biking, scenic golf, festivals, events and more. While many outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the popular destination for its skiing and snowboarding during the winter months, the fun doesn’t stop when the Green Mountains are green. Mount Snow Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course that defines “mountain golf” with wide, undulating fairways and large, well-manicured greens that are all perfectly designed into the hilly landscape. Enjoy this beautiful course for less by booking your tee time online, or play 18 holes with a cart for just $29 every Wednesday of the season. Fairways Restaurant is open daily with lunch specials and million-dollar views from the expansive deck. Legendary steep, gnarly terrain is what Mount Snow’s downhill mountain biking has always been known for. But now with the addition of Trail 7, the East’s only introductory downhill trail, lift served mountain biking is something anyone who is comfortable on a bike can enjoy. Come see why readers of MTBparks.com voted Mount Snow Bike Park the #2 Best Bike Park in the Northeast. In today’s fast-paced world, there are a couple things that can be easily overlooked but are arguably the most important – connecting with family and exploring the outdoors. That’s where the NEW Family Camp at Mount Snow comes in. With three, four or seven day, fully customizable experiences that include modern lodging, all meals, a ton of activities and more, The Family Camp at Mount Snow is your opportunity to unplug and reconnect with the ones you love. As always, Mount Snow features a great schedule of events highlighted by a few festivals that kick off in late August. The 20th Annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival has become a Labor Day weekend tradition for thousands of beer lovers thanks to more than 30 different breweries pouring almost 100 of their finest concoctions. The two day event includes huge live music acts, a variety of food and more.
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has once again named the Mount Snow Oktoberfest a Top 10 Fall Event because it has something for everyone –the big kids and the little kids. On Columbus Day weekend, dozens of German and domestic breweries will be on-hand, live oompah music, authentic German fare, Kids Zone and games like the keg toss, stein holding, yodeling contest and the world famous schnitzel toss. For more information on everything going on at Mount Snow this summer, visit www.mountsnow.com
NEAR LAKE RAPONDA
PRIVATE SETTING WITH POND
This 4 BR ski home with two wood stoves, walk out entrance and built-in bar offers deeded access to the lake with dock $159,900 4326662
This spacious 1995, 4 BR/4 BA home with den, family room and 28’ enclosed porch offers an attached garage and extensive updates $329,000 4236001
WHITINGHAM VILLAGE
MAGNIFICENT POST AND BEAM
This unique village residence with a newer kitchen and 2 story barn has 3 bedrooms on the main floor and an upstairs 2 bedroom apartment with steady rental income $199,900 4345820
On 6+ acres, with soaring ceilings, open granite kitchen with island and stone fireplace and is ready to be enjoyed without having to do a thing but to turn the key $455,000 4334734
PARADISE FOUND Wonderful country property on 30 acres, trout stocked pond, barn for animals, equipment or toys; heated 3 car garage with one bedroom guest studio. Main home is open concept with full deck, 3 fireplaces, post and beam great room with timber harvested from property. Master Suite w/ fireplace, bath with sunken tub, Oak floors, sliding doors, view overlooking park like setting. $599,000 4341187
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The 2014 Hungry Lion Bike Tour Returns to the Mount Snow Valley The Mount Snow Valley plays host to some outstanding events throughout the course of each year and the staff at Vermont Country Properties Sotheby’s International Realty are among the best supporters of one of the Valley’s favorites - The Hungry Lion Bike Tour presented by the Whitingham-Halifax Lions Club. For the past two years, our Mount Snow agent Joe Specht and managing broker Leslie Fraser have not only taken on the challenging rides but have been two of the top fund raisers for the event. This year, Leslie and Joe will join many others in Southern Vermont on Saturday, September 27th for the 3rd annual tour as participants and sponsors raise money to end hunger while rolling along beautiful back roads surrounded by fall foliage. The Hungry Lion cycles four great routes: a 30 mile ramble, 35 mile tour, 55 mile flyer, and a 75 mile challenge. Each ride is designed to challenge both new and experienced cyclists. And this year, any cyclist can opt out of the fi-
nal and most challenging climb – for a quicker return to the festivities at tour’s end. Two rest stops will help keep riders fortified – and at the end of the tour, participants can enjoy a relaxing massage at a celebration barbecue on beautiful Town Hill in Whitingham. There will be plenty of great prizes
WONDERFUL VIEWS
SPACIOUS LOG HOME
This 4 bedroom residence is located on a peaceful setting with nice views. Included in this offering is a detached 2 car garage and a guest cottage. $425,000 4353684
On 12+ private acres, with a large deck and covered porch, this 4 BR residence includes an in-law apartment, detached two-car garage and stream $335,000 4321953
VIEWS, AMAZING SUNSETS
IMPRESSIVELY BUILT HOME
CHALET STYLE RESIDENCE
OVERLOOKING DEERFIELD RIVER
Wow! Value and aesthetics, with 4 BR, hardwood floors, wonderful kitchen and baths, spacious loft and a 2 bay attached garage with room above $379,000 4343325
Inviting kitchen with breakfast room, dining area and spacious living room with brick fireplace with wood stove insert, a nice master suite with renovated bathroom. $389,000 4362296
Private and just 15 minutes to Mt. Snow Ski Resort, this 4 BR chalet offers an open kitchen, wood burning fireplace, and spacious deck on 2.09 wooded acres $225,000 4244445
This 5 BR residence includes an open kitchen, dining and living room with wood stove, hot tub, separate garage and lower in-law apartment $219,000 4174188
plus freebies for everyone. To learn more about the event, visit www.hungrylionbiketour.com, like the Tour’s FaceBook page, and follow on Twitter at @HungryLion2014. Prizes and discounts for the first 50 enrolled. Pre-registration via the website is encouraged.
GENTLEMAN’S FARM On 12 acres. Highlights include a soaring ceiling with a wall of windows in the great room completed by a floor to ceiling stone fireplace and wood floors. $650,000 4360611
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Bear’s Den Carving Charles Dion has been making chainsaw carvings professionally for over 15 years. Having a residential tree service for over 20 years, as well as logging and building log homes has evolved into a creative way to use his chainsaw skills. His wife Jennifer does the finish work on his sculptures so he can concentrate on creating new carvings. Last year their son Colby, who is 15 years old started carving and is already selling some of his work at craft fairs and flea markets. He is learning all aspects of the family business and hopes to follow in his parents’ footsteps. They have a workshop at their home in Townshend, Vermont. Bears are their specialty. Made in a variety of poses such as standing, sitting, as planters, benches, tables, welcome bears, pen holders, and lantern holders to name a few. They also make moose, eagles, owls, wood spirit faces, birdhouses, signs, and a variety of other sculptures in many native Vermont wood species. The carvings come in many sizes from six inches to six feet,
and the price points range to satisfy customers’ budgets and tastes. They are also able to customize. As members of the Society of Vermont Artists & Craftsmen Inc. and Vermont Hand Crafters Inc. the Dion’s are committed to the tradition of fine arts and crafts. They participate in juried craft fairs and festivals throughout New England to market their art. In Vermont you may come across the Bear’s Den booth at The Wilmington Flea Market, Quechee Balloon Festival,
Townshend Pumpkin Festival, and numerous other venues. They also display at Castleberry Arts and Craft Fairs in NH and MA. In September you can find their exhibit at the Vermont Building at The Big E in West Springfield, MA and Charles occasionally demonstrates his chainsaw carving talent there. To learn more about Bear’s Den Carving products and their schedule you can call Charles or Jennifer at their workshop, 802-365-4403
HOME WITH 255 ACRES
Quaint Three Bedroom
Simply spectacular views across multiple ridges to Mt. Monadnock, this offering includes a 37-acre sugar bush w/approx. 1200 tap-able trees, main house and barn $599,000 4356227
The kitchen opens up to the dining area with a wood stove to warm up by. The breakfast nook is custom crafted to fit perfectly into the kitchen. $129,000 4367652
ACCESS TO LAKE RAPONDA
HEAVEN FOR SNOWMOBILERS
This storybook A-Frame with three full baths and generous bedrooms is meticulously maintained and offers a spot to start cultivating memories $169,900 4359694
Located with direct access to VAST and only minutes to Mount Snow. This 4 bedroom provides a bounty of comfort and charm. $295,000 4215026
GENTLEMAN’S FARM Completely private, this country setting hosts a well-conceived gentlemen’s farm with custom-built main residence. A large barn, paddock and heated garage complement the stonewalls and gardens. Features include a granite kitchen w/island, a large dining room and living room with brick hearth and soapstone woodstove, both opening to the 32x14 deck. Master bedroom suite on 2nd floor walk-in closet/bath w/Jacuzzi tub. Outstanding! $579,000
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The Adams Farm, Wilmington, Vermont The Adams family has continually owned the land they now farm since 1865. It is now steward by fifth generation Kip Adams and Tina Cullin. The family has engaged in various agricultural activities over the past, nearly 150 years. Each generation adjusting to the times; maintaining their livelihood while preserving the farm and a way of life. The farm had a fine timber and sugar lot. This provided well for the first generation. Then they added dairy cows. They also opened the farm to the public in the 1890’s. In the 1930’s lumber production was expanded to meet the needs of shipyards in Boston. In the 50’s the farmstead was open to overnight guests. In the 60’s the maple lot was expanded and horse drawn sleigh rides were added. In 86’ the family participated in the government by out of anticipated dairy production, and closed their dairy. The gravel pit on the farm provided needed materials for area building in the 1980’s. In the 1990’s a petting farm, the farm experience; demonstrations & educational programs as well as a retail store were offered. As economic times changed, so did visitation to the farm. The farm was once again closed to the public in 2009 and put up for sale. That’s when Kip & Tina purchased the farm. They knew they had to do things differently, and are continually looking for new endeavors.
Today, Adam’s Farm is a “Full Circle Farm”, a bit different from the petting farm you may have visited prior to its closing. For about the price of a movie ticket, you can still see, pet, feed, milk, and snuggle an array of animals. You can still enjoy a horse drawn wagon or sleigh ride and watch maple syrup being made. There is still a selection of farm made products and even some new additions. You will find The Adams Farm famous barbecue sauce is very popular, jams & preserves, maple products, goat milk & emu oil soap & skin care products. Kip and Tina realize there is a need and demand for healthy, locally produced food and provide a selection of farm raised meats and farm fresh eggs. They have grown the farm into a working farm, raising animals through to processing. They pride themselves in raising their animals Vermont made feeds, with no hormones or pesticides. They care for their animal’s everyday in humane conditions. Recently, Kip and Tina invested heavily in a state certified processing facility; One of only a few in the state and the only one in southern Vermont. In addition to processing their own animals and offering the meat for sale, they also provide a great service to the local community. Many families raise their own animals and often a few extra for their neighbors or to sell. Having such a facility close by eliminates transportation costs and makes raising animals more profitable which will ultimately increase the availability of locally, naturally raised sources of meat. Adam’s Farm also offers a complete array of feed and grain for livestock and domestic animals.
LAKESIDE PROPERTY Views of the water and sunsets from the living room, dining room, kitchen, upstairs bedroom, deck and hot-tub! Swim, kayak, canoe or fish right from your backyard. $359,000 4361771
Adam’s Farm now also offers fly-fishing, lessons and guides. They have their own stocked pond and streams and provide all the equipment. They continue to offer events for private parties, buses and groups; Sleigh and wagon rides, maple production & the retail store. You can still enjoy their petting farm, indoors seasonally. You will find, cows, horses, goats, pigs, sheep, emus, chickens, ducks, turkeys, kittens, rabbits and working dogs. If you haven’t visited in a while, you should. It is a real farm experience, enjoyable for both children and adults. We are very fortunate to such a special place.
ON FIVE ACRES
RARE 1830 FARM
CLOSE TO MOUNT SNOW
HOME ON 20 ACRES
Unique home is nestled in a very private setting surrounded by woodlands and a babbling brook accented by a rustic walking bridge providing access to trails. $178,000 4359546
This historic c. 1830 farmhouse and outbuildings on 153 acres features wonderful views of haystack and is just minutes to Mount Snow and the Hermitage. $750,000 4328391
European-inspired chalet can be used as a main residence with apartment below or stairs can be installed to combine spaces $179,000 4272374
With a large deck with southern exposure and views that overlook well-established perennial gardens, this residence features a large living room with handsome trusses $250,000 4170471
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Chimney Hill Sales Have Been Very Strong Sales of homes in Chimney Hill seem to have been stronger in 2013 than the previous year. More homes were sold. So far 2014, appears to be on track with a similar number of about 20 homes sold per year through Realtors. There are often a few additional of private transactions, including among family and friends as well as bank forfeitures.
Relax. Restore. Revive.
After an active day working and playing in the mountains, your hands and feet may need some pampering. We know of just the place. Michele’s Nail Salon in West Dover, just above First Trax. Owner Michele Cassese will give you the royal treatment. Michele offer services for men and women including manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, gel manicures, as well as waxing. Whether you are looking for a basic manicure or special nail art, Michele is sure to deliver outstanding service. The salon is beautifully decorated, soothing and relaxing. Michele does take walk-ins but as she works alone it is best to call ahead to make an appointment at 802-464-5600. Visit Michele’s website at michelesnailspa. com or like her on Facebook.
huge. The fitness area and equipment are a welcomed addition. Along with the year-round indoor pool and outdoor on open in the summer, the association continues to attract families, looking for a home close to skiing and snowmobiling with good value.
In 2013, selling prices ranged from 50 to100% of assessed value, with most falling within 70-90%.Sales so far in 2014 are more in the 80-90% range. There was a significant transfer of a property in Chimney Hill for $750k, the highest amount paid to date in Chimney Hill. Currently, of the 83 homes for sale in Wilmington, priced under $600k, 44 are in Chimney Hill. Most are in the $100-200k range with the highest current list price at $329k.
QUAINT HOME, DOUBLE LOT
The renovations at the club house look great! The movie/meeting room is
This quaint home, sited on two Chimney Hill lots, offers 3 bedrooms served by 2 baths with open living space and screened porch for additional entertaining room $239,900 4358344
CUSTOM BUILT HOME
COZY GETAWAY
Meticulous 3 BR/3 bath home offers a new entry, granite & stainless gourmet kitchen, stone fireplace, marble bath, family room with gas stove and private deck $279,000 4354395
Has been totally renovated, tastefully furnished and beautifully decorated. Features include a new kitchen, standing seam roof, vaulted ceiling and wide board floors $189,000 4360726
SPACIOUS FIVE BEDROOMS
END OF ROAD LOCATION
In Chimney Hill near VAST access, this offering boasts an island kitchen with new appliances, hardwood floors, wood stove, deck, walkout lower level w/ family room $179,000 4314412
Built in 2008, this 4 BR/2 BA Chimney Hill residence offers wood floors, gas fireplace and a full, partially finished, heated, walk-out basement $230,000 4349691
PERCHED ON A RIDGELINE This light-filled, classic contemporary is sited to maximize the light and long range views of the mountains and ski trails. Handsome gardens and views can be enjoyed from the living/dining room, family room, deck with hot tub and even the first floor guest room. Fine stone and granite finishes highlight the interiors, with custom kitchen and baths. Attached two-car, heated garage. Vast Trails just up the road! $575,000 4294574
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A Short Poem about Lake Raponda Living...
METICULOUSLY APPOINTED Open kitchen and living room with a wall of windows provides a bright yet cozy living space. Master bedroom is very spacious. $145,000 4364777
I would write a song if I played a fiddle, about what it’s like to swim in the middle. Forget the beach, the dock or the shore, when you swim in the middle the kids yell “more!” There are dives, jumps, flips and flops, but just plain floating is always tops. So next time you head to a lake, swim in the middle for goodness sakes!!!
VIEWS OF MOUNT SNOW
Close to Mount Snow
This spacious five bedroom includes a kitchen with granite tops and birds-eye maple cabinets and pine floors throughout $295,000 4196153
IN SPRING HILL ESTATES
MOUNT SNOW VIEWS
MOUNT SNOW VILLAGE
DOVER HILLS
Adjacent to Mount Snow Country Club, this well-maintained 3 bedroom plus loft dwelling is beautiful inside and out $377,500 4250931
This handsome mid-century contemporary offers spacious gathering rooms, 5 bedrooms, living room with glass walls, stone fireplace and views from almost every window $475,000 4313609
This 4-bedroom chalet, sleeps 10+, is the perfect year round getaway and ski house; just a quick walk to route 100 to hop on the shuttle $169,900 4318492
Meticulously maintained, this 5 BR open concept residence with two decks is at the end of a scenic cul-de-sac. Offering inclusive of a buildable lot $239,000 4342397
BEARS CROSSING
HAND-CRAFTED RESIDENCE
SPACIOUS MODERN CHALET
UPDATED ANTIQUE HOME
Walking distance from the ski trail, this home is perfect for year-round fun. Natural wood finishes line the walls of the open and bright kitchen, dining and great room. $299,000 4365088
With unique details, this beautiful residence features vaulted ceilings, cherry floors, stone fireplace, and an amazing lower level with entertainment room and wet bar. $449,000 4359388
Built with entertaining and recreation in mind, within a mile of Mount Snow, this offering boasts walls of windows, providing winter mountain views of the slopes $429,000 4233477
With improvements that enhance the character of the 4 BR home on 5.4 acres, the property hosts stonewalls, a pond, and long-range views. 10+/- acre parcel included $649,000 4256657
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Welcome to Wardsboro
Traveling along scenic Route 100 about 8 miles north of Mount Snow, you will arrive in the small village of Wardsboro, settled in 1779. Your first stop should be the Bittersweet Café and Bakery, open for breakfast and lunch. The food is homemade, hearty and inexpensive. Be sure to try Cindy’s award winning pumpkin streusel pie for dessert. On the corner of Main Street, is the Wardsboro Country Store where you will find most anything you might be looking fo; hardware items, local maple syrup, fresh produce, and excellent meats, including Kip’s famous homemade sausage. Breads and pastries are baked daily at the store. Fill your gas tank before leaving even if you have arrived by snowmobile, as many do. The VAST runs right through town. Normally a sleepy little town, on the 4th of July (except if it falls on a Sunday), Wardsboro is transformed when the oldest (this year the 65th) Independence Day celebration in Southern Vermont takes place. The crowd has been estimated at over 5,000 to view the patriotic parade, visit over 50 street vendors, enjoy the chicken barbeque and try the best strawberry shortcake around! You might even take home a homemade pie for later. This is truly a community event in which many volunteers participate, all for the benefit of the local churches. The parade started when the Methodist Church’s Ladies Aid Society saw the need to plump up the budget to keep the pastor another year, the first 4th of July celebration occurred, with a few booths, children’s games and no doubt a chicken pie supper. That was 65 years ago. Not far from the store, past the town office, is the historic town hall. A group of civic minded residents are presently raising money to restore antique painted curtains, commonly used in early New England town halls. This will preserve a part of history and enhance the stage for the many local activities that take place here including the Gilfeather Turnip Festival. Yes, this heirloom turnip is worthy of celebration since it originated in Wardsboro back in the early 1900’s. At the festival you may browse the many vendors of Vermont hand made or grown products,
enjoy local music, sample turnip soup and enter your prize gilfeather turnip in the contest. Across from town hall is the Methodist Church, built in 1832. A few doors down, is the Gloria Danforh Memorial Library and barn which was recently renovated by the Friends of the Wardsboro Library, an active group of ladies who are busy fundraising year round to support the vibrant library. Librarian, Jill Dean, will be happy to assist you with books or DVD’s and you may use one of the computers or bring your own, as WiFi is provided 24 hours a day. You may use it, free of charge, outside when the library is not open. Next door is McMichael Park with playground, skateboard park and baseball field. In addition to the amenities already mentioned, last but not least, Wardsboro can be very proud of it’s small Elementary school which was recently listed as one of the exemplary schools in Vermont as a result of students’ high scores on proficiency tests. Rosemary FitzSimons was named 2014 Vermont Elementary Principal of the year for 2014.
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LONGEST DRIVE
This three level dwelling with spacious bedrooms, open living/dining space with wood burning fireplace provides comfortable living. $115,000 4356766
Three level townhouse on Hermitage Golf Course is beautifully landscaped and in great condition. The lower level has two bedrooms including the master with private bath. $147,500 4174373
TIMBER CREEK
KINGSWOOD
This offering has 3 well-appointed bedrooms, an upstairs master with private bath, guest bedroom on the main level, and a very spacious bedroom downstairs. $220,000 4327454
Townhome is freshly painted with neutral backgrounds and beautifully furnished. Very open and well laid out Deerfield floor plan with three bedrooms and a den. $299,999 4134513
TIMBER FRAME HOME No detail was overlooked in the meticulous, light-filled mountain home with timber-framing complementing every corner of the residence. Ensuite bedrooms, double-sided, wood burning fireplace, open, soaring ceilinged great room, chef’s kitchen featuring a Wolf gas stove, walk-in pantry, handsome wood flooring and custom front door are some of the highlights. Purpose built cabinetry, stone and tile finishes, and detailed metal work add texture and light. Located in the Redhawk Rise development, offering a skating pond and private hiking and ATV trails. $1,600,000 4339721
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Privately situated
Quaint Country Home
SECLUDED ON OVER 11 ACRES
3 bdrm/3 bath on 2.3 acres, solar, hot tub room, game room, granite counters vaulted ceilings, putting green, VAST access $297,500 4312466
Constructed in 2005, 3 bedrooms and 2 bath on 3 acres. Deck and mudroom added to this home and easy to maintain. $217,000 4369476
Open concept living, the country kitchen with dining area is complemented by a covered porch and large deck outside $225,000 4187212
FOUR BEDROOM RESIDENCE
ON 10 ACRES
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL ACCESS
TASTEFULLY APPOINTED
Most recently operated as a Bed & Breakfast, this offering features include fireplaces and outdoor upper and lower decks $179,000 4211776
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath Chalet is bright and open with walls of windows and is highly efficient with new insulation and windows $199,500 4361989
With a light-filled, open concept plan, this appealing residence features include soaring ceilings and detailed finishes $269,000 4223662
At a price that won’t break the bank, this two-bedroom cottage offers tranquility from the private back deck $120,000 4216150
ON A YEAR ROUND BROOK
A VERMONT GATHERING HOUSE
RESTORED FARM HOUSE
DIRECT ACCESS TO TRAILS
With three lovely bedrooms, including the master with private bath, on the main level, there is also a workshop room in the walk-out basement $272,000 4313969
This Wadsworth Company custom-built, Timber Framed home offers 22 rooms for friends to enjoy the mountains of Vermont-completely unique and special $1,850,000 4083408
Preserving the historic charm, this 5 BR residence has been updated with a large master with hand hewn beamsseparate staircase, pine floors and granite kitchen $275,000 4324874
The 4 BR house offers an open concept design, screened porch, play room loft, large deck and finished lower level with a single bay garage $245,000 4358411
FOUR BEDROOM LOG CABIN
CLOSE TO OUTDOOR FUN
SPACIOUS HOME
DIRECT SNOWMOBILE ACCESS
Spacious yet cozy, offering a large kitchen, dining and living room with a fieldstone fireplace, a pond and gardens for enjoyment $375,000 4158771
This three-bedroom, open-concept resi dence offers hardwood floors, stone fireplace and a finished lower level. Adjacent to the Green Mountain National Forest $249,000 4050848
With five bedrooms, a large family room, kitchen with vaulted ceiling, and a fieldstone fireplace, this offering also features a small pond and access to VAST trails $199,500 4251223
Recently updated with new roof, windows, cedar siding, appliances, insulation, paint, hardwood floors and carpet, this property offers a pond for skating or fishing $269,000 433917
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Fall Festivals in Mount Snow and West River Valleys
The Mount Snow Valley & West River Valley are filled with festivals in the peak of Fall Foliage. In the Mount Snow Valley Columbus Day weekend kicks off with the 16th annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest. Raise your stein with one of the many varieties of German beer, or enjoy a hot schnitzel while listening to the Oompah Band. This event has fun filled activities for all ages. Don’t forget to stop in the Mount Snow base lodge for the craft fair while attending Octoberfest. Both events are Saturday and Sunday. Mount Snow chairlift will be running all weekend for the mountain top foliage view. Enjoy the scenic foliage drive through the Williamsville covered bridge and into Newfane for the Heritage Festival. This must see event has been taking place since 1971, on the Newfane Common which is one of Vermont’s most photographed scenes especially during foliage. While you enjoy the mouth-watering fudge covered apple or any other delicious Vermont made treats, you can visit over 90 juried crafters from around New England. Fall foliage festivities continue the following weekend with annual Pumpkin Festival on the green in Townshend.
VILLAGE HOME The art of living It’s easy to perfect the art of living, when you live within a work of art.This architectural master piece is a Bauhaus minimalist design with an abundance of glass and doors leading to numerous private terraces. Light fills the residence utilizing passive solar to warm the terra-cotta floors throughout the home. The great room is centered around a gas fireplace flanked by soaring clear cedar interior walls. Three of the five levels are accessible by an elevator. $1,385,000 4368845
Rare to find a farmhouse of this vintage with open state-of-the-art kitchen with exposed beams to the dining and sitting area with fireplace. In the center is a large island with soapstone counter top, Viking range. The front parlor also offers a fireplace. A warm and inviting entry separates the original residence from a newer post and beam addition that blends perfectly with its clean lined European style. It houses a large bright great room and guest suite on first floor, a private master suite upstairs. Outdoors is a sweet front porch for you to sit and listen to the Saxtons River. White picket fence with pretty perennials on a corner lot. Play tennis on the courts across the street from the detached garage. $549,000 4365877
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Quiet Winter Development
Quiet Winter Development consists of just five lots on a pretty private road. The lots are wooded offering seclusion. Clearing your house site will open up views of Haystack Mountain and provide south western exposure for beautiful sunsets. Each lot includes septic designs for a 5 bedroom custom home. Lots offered from $189,000 to $195,000 WILMINGTON • 9.11 acres with Mountain Views. Most site improvement work is done and the property is ready for the dream house to be built. $179,000 4335099 • This 10 acre parcel sits near the end of a quiet road, less than a mile to Haystack Mountain and Hermitage Golf Course and just a few miles to Mount Snow. $75,000 4115795 • 2 plus acres, this level building lot had been partially cleared with driveway and a waste water leach mound system installed. $55,700 4259082 • 5.90 acres minutes to Mount Snow. A peaceful setting perfect for creating a vacation or primary residence $45,000 4254478 • This in a double lot in the Chimney Hill Community. On 2 acres easy access to snowmobile trails. $29,000 4328214
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driveway. Cleared house site with views of a mountain ridge. $95,000 4351176 • Two acre building lot in Townshend Acres with state waste-water permit in place for a three bedroom residence. $55,000 4352477 STRATTON • 2.50 acre building lot with potential views situated in a great neighborhood with a convenient location. $64,000 4126158 • This 3.55 acre lot has been perc tested. The lot has the possibility of two points of access and is close proximity to utility poles. $69,000 4325808 • 55 acres with walking trails and a gravel pit. $174,000 4368269 READSBORO • 1.2 acre lot will have nice views to the north and east. Property comes with a Vermont state wastewater permit for a 3 bedroom residence. $8,400 4195460 • Culvert work and driveway are in place on one acre, house site has been cleared and septic design for a 3 bedroom residence. $14,000 4195418 JAMAICA • 1.5 acre lot with roughed-in driveway from Route 100, the building site is relatively level. $29,000 4354462 • 4 bedroom approved septic design on a 2 acre parcel with convenience to Stratton Mountain. $25,000 4327974 DOVER
• Great location in Chimney Hill near vast snowmobile trail. Town sewer and water access. Property surveyed. $33,000 4325169
• 95 forested acres has an old sugarhouse with a mature sugar lot, rock walls, snowmobile trails and other classic VT features. $349,000 4312314
WHITINGHAM
• This .5 acre lot offers spectacular westerly views of the slopes of Mount Snow and is convenient to the resort area. $95,000 4211010
• This 11 acre parcel offers lots of privacy. Nestled in a mix of hardwoods, it comes with septic design for a 6 BR house and a mountain view. $97,500 4089302 • Build your dream home on 12 acres. Stonewalls line much of the property. Driveway is in and a site has been cleared for building. $68,000 4084993
• A 2 acre building lot in Dover Manor. Don`t miss the opportunity to purchase an affordable building lot $12,500 4319672
• Enjoy views of Ryder Pond and easy deeded access from Murdock Road on 5.6 acres. $31,000 4327624 WARDSBORO • 1.40 acres with a view of the North Face of Mount Snow from top of lot. Fully engineered building lot. $29,000 350172 • 20.3 acres with Septic permit (ww-2-3814) for a four bedroom home. The location of the land offers easy access for Vermont outdoor adventure. $64,400 4363546 • 11.7 acre parcel just waiting for your plans. Driveway is roughed in and leads up to a cleared building site. $73,5000 4360874 TOWNSHEND
LONG MEADOW FARM
• 11.7 acre parcel just waiting for your plans. Driveway is roughed in and leads up to a cleared building site with a drilled well. $95,000 435117
Escape to this private 24.5 acre country estate featuring a 6 bedroom/ 5 bath main residence with chef’s kitchen, guest apartment, Post and Beam barn, pond and pastures $650,000 4170402
• 37.60 acres with a pond. Paved public road will lead you to a long roughed in
AT THE BASE OF MOUNT SNOW BRING YOUR HORSES On 10+ acres with two-stall carriage house, this country cape offers open, bright interior with Southern exposure and three generous bedrooms suites $555,000 4233477
This nicely designed dwelling provides luxury comfort on all three levels. From the moment you walk thru the door you will appreciate the quality, workmanship and details in every room from the mudroom entry to the custom designed kitchen, elegant dining room, and bright spacious living room with mountain views. $795,000
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VERMONT COUNTRY PROPERTIES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY MOUNT SNOW OFFICE The Mount Snow Office serves the entire Mount Snow Valley and parts of the West River Valley. Open and fully staffed 7 days a week. We are located at 24 West Main Street in Wilmington, Vermont, and are open 9AM to 5PM Monday to Saturday and 10AM to 3PM on Sunday. Call us, we promise you will not be disappointed! Leslie Fraser Managing Broker
Discovering Your Vermont Story
Every home, cabin, country estate, farm and vacant land has a story waiting to be told — from the first family dinner to holiday traditions to the discovery of the secret hide-out in the woods behind the house. At Vermont Country Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, we’re here to help homebuyers start that story, and to help sellers share it. It all starts with our commitment and connection to our communities across Vermont. Our agents each have their own story to tell — they know what it’s like to be head over heels in love with Vermont and they’re not shy about passing it on. Thanks to community involvement and diverse interests, everyone at Vermont Country Properties Sotheby’s International Realty has a wealth of local expertise, but also a unique perspective on life in Vermont. We, as real estate agents and as a local Vermont company, are excited to spotlight the stories of the properties and people we represent through a new concept for our print ads and marketing material: an invitation to “Discover Your Vermont Story” At its core, the concept reflects our core values — excellence, integrity, innovation — and our common joy: a rich life and livelihood in Vermont. We start by uncovering all the things that make a property exceptional, then bring it to life using outstanding photography and vivid narrative details. Our distinctive storytelling process highlights the unique characteristics of each property and offers customers a more complete vision of its personality. Because a life in Vermont is so much more than where you hang your hat, we sincerely enjoy helping customers fill in the rest of the details, from choosing a community to sharing some of the places and things we cherish ourselves. It is with pleasure that we use our considerable experience and resources to artfully unite Vermont’s special places with those who will cherish them as we do, helping people discover their Vermont story. Let us help you discover your Vermont story. For more information on real estate all over Vermont, visit our website at www.vermontcountryproperties.com or call 802.464.4608.
A former ski pro who came to Mount Snow in 1973, Leslie gravitated to real estate. She and Lisa Coneeny opened A Place in Vermont RE and later sold it to VCPSIR. Leslie serves on the board of directors for the Southern Vermont Board of Realtors and is an outdoor enthusiast. Betsy Wadsworth: After 22 years owning a home and barn building business, Betsy added real estate services to her network of clients. Her local knowledge provides a great resource to both buyers and sellers. Betsy enjoys spending time with her family on the slopes or on the lake. Donna Roemmelt I was born and raised in Glen Head Long Island, bought my first vacation home on the Haystack access road in ‘87, moved full-time in ‘98. I recenty completed my MBA serving a 3 month internship at US consulate in Belfast, Northern Ireland last year. Heidi Zizza Realtor with 22 years experience specializing in residential sales and lake front property. Heidi and her husband Chris are actively involved in many charitable organizations and have two daughters Emma and Ava. Being Lake Raponda home owners, the Zizza’s enjoy many outdoor recreational activities. Joe Specht With a marketing and sales background that dates back to the 1980’s, Joe first started applying that experience to real estate in 2006. As a member of the Whitingham-Halifax Lions, he originated and now chairs the Hungry Lion Bike Tour, a major fundraiser for hunger relief in Southern Vermont. Laura Iezzi Laura’s love of snowmobiling led her to Southern Vermont. After years of creating marketing departments for companies, Laura now enjoys marketing her clients’ properties. Laura serves as an alternate on the Board of Directors for the Northern New England Real Estate Network.
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