378 Our RoadWestminster, VT 05158Price: $395,000

With easy access to Boston & NYC via I-91, near the beautiful towns of Saxtons River, Grafton & Putney, this unique hand-built hillside retreat located near the end of a dead-end private/shared road, ideal for telecommuting with fiber optic broadband internet. All the Vermont outdoors has to offer lies just out the front door of this haven of peace, and nearby the extensive WHPA Trail system and Wildlife Preserve for the hiking enthusiast. Warm your soul in a roomy sauna or just chill, taking in the awe-inspiring views from either of the two decks. Southern Vermont's ski areas are within an easy drive. An abundance of windows brings the surrounding natural beauty into this cozy home and provides passive solar warmth in winter. Construction spans a wide variety of building materials from barn siding, hand-hewn beams, floors of slate, brick & hardwood planking. Access the entryway via a stunning hand-built stone archway. Designed to allow for wood heating around a central stone chimney. Natural wood siding and a standing seam roof define the outdoor structure. Plenty of sleeping space with a large master bedroom with built-in shelving, a spectacular second bedroom surrounded by woodland views, and a sleeping loft. Own your piece of country charm in this one-of-a-kind home! A two-bay garage with work shop and greenhouse along with a tree-house complete this whimsical property.