Absolute privacy and nature abounds! Ski out your door and hike up to Taylor lodge and the Long Trail from this western style log home. Enjoy cathedral ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling river rock chimney, and open rooms in a secluded mountainside setting. Many added windows and skylights keep the house bright and cheery. There are many stone paths and a stone patio, as well as established flower beds, and over 1500 daffodils grace the property. The property boasts its own backcountry ski/snowboard trail with an easy an easy traverse to the coveted Mount Mansfield State Forest backcountry. Bask in the 7 person Hotspring Grandee hot tub and enjoy sunset western views. The location near Mount Mansfield State Forest trail heads is on a Class 4 road, so AWD or 4WD is a winter time must. The generous well lit two bay garage has extra tall doors for your truck or SUV and has second floor storage. There is a Petsmart wired in-ground fence as well as a hard fence from the garage for your pets. There is a new furnace and a new water heater.