1176 S Albany Rd, Craftsbury, VT 05826

This custom post and beam Craftsbury home is filled with period detail. From the pegged hardwood floors on the first level, kitchen cabinets with butcher block counters, windows and trim, it is lovey. The property is 16.5 acres with maple tree line along town road. 3+ acres acres open field with the house and 2 outbuildings at the back of the field. The remaining land is mixed woods with many maples, a year round stream and seasonal westerly views. The house has a side deck which enters into a hardwood floor mud room with closet. To the left enter the exposed beam custom kitch. Wonderfully simple and beautiful hand made upper and lower cabinets, two counters and area for a kitch. table. There is a formal front door with stairs to second floor and living room with propane fireplace/stove, and built in book shelves. There is a 1st floor bedroom/office with closet and a 3/4 bath. Horizontal wide pine beaded boards throughout first level create a beautiful wainscoting. At top of the stairs is a large landing for TV room/den. A sky light adds natural light. There are two bedrooms. One on either side of the stairs each with closets and pine floors. One closet is over-sized. A full bath with free standing tub, and shower stall is on this 2nd level. All the railings, cabinetry, trim, post and beam, even the windows and storms are hand made. It is a precious home. There is a full basement with bulkhead entrance. Gas hot water furnace, washing machine and open space. A Craftsbury Gem.