1136 Holland Pond Rd, Holland, VT 05830

A truly one of a kind home situated on 7.7 open acres in Holland, VT. Originally constructed in 2012 and recently updated in 2021. The home is post and beam construction with straw bale and clay insulated walls. One level, 3 bedroom 2 baths and an open concept common area. Inside the home you will admire the gorgeous post beam cabin feel, the custom kitchen and love the natural sunlight thanks to the south facing wall of windows providing passive solar heat. Outside either of the two sliding glass patio doors you will enjoy the nearly 360 degree view, and the open lush garden space. In 2014 the home received a 5 star+ energy rating certificate from Efficiency Vermont. The home is efficiently heated by a propane boiler with radiant concrete stained floors along with the passive solar. The VAST snowmobile trail is just up the road. VASA ATV trail access directly from the property. Holland Pond and Lake Seymour are both close by. Showings start 5/31/2022.

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE - CHECK OUT THE FINISHED PRODUCT! This architecturally designed Energy Star building was originally a co-housing 2 unit with a communal space but it is being reconfigured into a lovely 3 bed 2 bath single level home w/ easy access. The design incorporated earth based construction & is a combination of post and beam structure with hay bale insulation. The homes walls are over 20" thick with clay, lime & straw plaster on both the inside and outside. The exterior was just fully reclad with cedar shake & vertical boards enhancing both the durability & efficiency. The central kitchen features hardwood cabinets, stainless appliances & a central island looking out towards the dining space. East of the kitchen is a large living room. The north west corner of the house is the primary suite while the eastern wing contains the two guest rooms & second full bath. This home is warm and cozy in the winter months thanks to the radiant heat in the stained concrete floor. The dwelling sits at the top of a 7.7 acre open lot situated due south to take advantage of passive solar gain but also offers lovely sunset views. The exposure combined with the open nature of the land make this a great place to grow your own food & have some livestock. This is a unique opportunity for those looking for a country home in the rural country side of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.