118 Gills Road , Barnard, VT 05031(Windsor County)

The open-concept kitchen features Vermont soapstone countertops and classic New England cabinetry design and flows into the adjacent dining room and living room. The living room features white oak hardwood floors and is outfitted with a propane fireplace and wet bar. The layout is beautifully designed to support cozy evenings by the fire or large festive gatherings, which may flow in and out of an enclosed screen porch offering morning sun, cool afternoon breezes, and heat for year-round use.

A main floor bedroom suite includes a cozy sitting room, bathroom with roll-in shower, and dressing room: it makes an ideal guest suite, mother-in-law suite, or even primary bedroom suite.

The natural light-filled 2nd-floor primary bedroom has cathedral ceilings, an electric fireplace, walk-in closets, and a spacious en-suite bathroom that features a walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity, and glimpses of Mount Hunger through the windows.

Just off the second-floor loft is a bright office with a large window. Additional bedrooms are supported by a shared bathroom and can be closed off for energy efficiency when not in use. One of this home’s unique features is the flexibility of its living space. Walk-in closets in every bedroom and the loft offer plentiful storage space.

This home, composed of its original 2003 core and 2018-19 added living spaces, is exceptionally well-built and has been thoughtfully designed for energy efficiency through its insulation system, heat exchange, and window exposure. It features radiant heat and is supplemented by a wood stove, along with a heat recovery system.

Designed with sensitivity to the natural environment and Vermont life, this home features grates and carefully designed roof angles that prevent snow buildup at entryways, a connected 2-bay garage with easy interior access to the home, and an unfinished walk-out partial basement (currently used as a wood shop). Also included are a 5-bay barn and drive-thru garden shed.

The grounds are surrounded by stone walls and outfitted with mature plantings, a 6-acre field, brook, and mountain views to the west (sunsets over which can be beautifully viewed from the home’s front porch!). Lush perennial gardens have been thoughtfully planted for blooms throughout the summer, and the carefully tended woods feature sugar maple, maple, red and white oak, and American chestnut trees, among other native species.

Situated off the North Rd for easy access. Close to Silver Lake, Barnard, I-89, Woodstock (20 minutes), Bethel (10 min), and Montpelier (30 min). 2.5 hours to Boston,

5 hours to NYC. 30 minutes to public transportation outlets (Amtrak, Dartmouth Coach, Lebanon Airport) at White River Junction, West Lebanon, and Hanover; 1:15 hours to Burlington Airport. Multiple ski areas within 45 minutes; plentiful hiking and outdoor recreation areas nearby.