Nestled at the end of a private road, this traditional Vermont hillside farm offers privacy, beauty and security. Conveniently close to Norwich University, with easy access to I-89, Burlington and BTV airport. Just a short drive to Sugarbush and Mad River Ski Areas. The 55+/- acre estate, with protections, features a mix of meadows and woodland, perfect for creating a family compound. The original 1820 farmhouse has been beautifully restored, blending historic charm with modern amenities such as fiber-optic, high speed internet for your home office, and a full-house, backup generator system. The main house includes a dining room and parlor, both featuring fine brick fireplaces. The open kitchen and den, with a woodstove, opens to a stone patio surrounded by a fieldstone wall. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a full bath with a soaking tub. A 2001 addition connects to the main house through a mudroom, leading to a luminous living room with a cathedral ceiling, loft and primary bedroom with a three-quarter bath and private deck with a hot tub. With a small barn and drive-in shed, which once housed horses, this haven marries tranquility with proximity to amenities, inviting you to embrace a lifestyle of peaceful pursuits amidst beauty. Looking for more? Seller is willing to consider option to purchase home with entire 135 acres for $1,650,000.