797 North Rd, Barnard, VT 05031

Designed and built by the current owners in 2008, the house is in the middle of a 27-acre parcel. The land includes open meadows, a spring-fed pond, fenced paddocks and pastures, and a riding arena. Trails wind through two wooded areas on either side the property. Combining historically inspired details with modern construction techniques and state-of-the-art systems, the owners created a sense of space and volume with a functional and organized floor plan. A dramatic center staircase is the focal point of the entry. Throughout the first floor are 12-foot ceilings. Large windows and elegant room proportions create interiors that are grand yet livable. An open concept kitchen and a formal dining room provide options for entertaining. Off the front hall is a large mudroom, a washer/dryer, sink, open shower for dogs or muddy boots and an automatic dog door. The first-floor bedroom suite includes 2 separate bathrooms. A private screened porch off the bedroom is wired for a hot tub. Thoughtful attention to detail can be found in every room from the custom woodwork, stone and tile choices down to the cabinet knobs in the kitchen. There are 10-foot ceilings throughout the second floor with 3 generously sized bedrooms with large closets (one bedroom is being used as a exercise studio) and a full bathroom. In the center of the second floor is a large room with limitless potential. A mahogany, L-shaped farmers porch runs on the north and east sides of the house.