This is your chance to own an exceptional park-like 40 acre residence within a quick 10 minute drive to Middlebury! This stunning 1840's historic colonial-style federal is Vermont living at its finest! Enveloped by a beautifully groomed lawn, perennial & vegetable gardens, large mature trees (including a Sugar Bush) and a very special forest complete with your own trail system with wooden footbridges, scenic viewing peaks and a stream. Ample opportunity to enjoy nature from the handsome covered front porch or screened in rear porch. Other features include: kitchen with butcher block island, Frigidaire range gas range, heated 4-season sunroom, original wide plank flooring, 4 wood burning Rumford fireplaces and an open circular flow. Mudroom, 3/4 bath, living room, office/study and open kitchen/dining complete the first floor. The second level has 4 bedrooms, full bath and an unfinished attic with easy access for storage. The sellers have taken special care in maintaining this home and recent updates include a standing seam metal roof and the addition of a front porch and rear entry screened porch. Detached 2-car garage allows with space for storage or hobbies. The house conveys with a Generac 11kv automatic generator. Property is in current use Forest Management Plan. Reach out now to schedule a viewing of this special property.