203 Ridge Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262

This is Vermont living at its best! Perched high in a lovely rural setting, this super efficient home with long range mountain views is spectacular! A massive chimney serves as the main heating and cooling source for the passive solar heating/cooling system. Gorgeous light filled rooms face the Taconic and Green Mountain ranges. Built with efficiency and aesthetics in mind, this home will not disappoint. .. Beautifully renovated kitchen featuring energy star appliances, granite counter tops, and hickory cabinets. Bathrooms renovated in 2015 to include granite counter tops, tiled shower stall, and slate flooring. Cathedral ceilings in the great room with enormous windows and a sliding door which leads to the over sized deck. .. with a hot tub! The first floor den can double as a guest room or playroom. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, all with amazing views. The master bedroom has a wood burning fireplace, and those fantastic mountain views! A dry walk out basement with a workshop and bathroom has many uses- partially finished as a rec room but includes plenty of space for storage. A quiet and peaceful setting with lovely perennial gardens within 20 minutes of Bennington and Manchester. This fantastic property is also ideal for a second-home owner as the low maintenance, low energy costs are incredibly appealing.