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Gracious and Unique Brookside Colonial w/ trout pond and stream

Features include original wide plank floors and timbers. Completed updates to the property include: 9 over 6 simulated divided light windows, double wall 275 gallon oil tank, 2 1/2 ton and 2 ton Rheem Central A/C system, HardiPlank clapboard siding, new 200 amp electric service, 2" x 6" framing (for very high R-Value insulation), 5/8" plywood sheathing and insulation, copper roofing and Vermont Slate roofing, copper gutters and leaders, chimney lining/repointing and septic (new in 2002), custom wood fence and a completely renovated cottage.

The layout of the 3000 sq. foot house is as follows:

• 1st Floor – kitchen, dining room, living room with stone fireplace, mudroom, full bath
• 2nd Floor – Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom w/ corner soaking tub and separate shower, two full bedrooms, full bath, large upstairs hall/sitting area.
• 3rd floor/Attic – 1000 SF usable space; full walk up attic with 6 over 6 windows and full height cathedral ceiling – great space with potential use as a 4th or 5th bedroom, rec. room, office etc

Outbuildings
The property also features three outbuildings in addition to the home. Guest Cottage
This cottage is a two story, two room, 550 square foot structure. The building has been completely renovated and features new Marvin windows, refinished original wide plank floors, new copper roofing and gutters, a Vermont Castings propane woodstove and the original exposed hand-hewn beams. Double french doors provide access to the streamside patio overlooking the waterfall (which also provides a peaceful background for sleeping at night). The cottage could be used as an office, artist studio, rec. room or extra guest bedroom and living room. It offers a serene work space for professionals, extra space for teen get-togethers or just a peaceful retreat for guests to stay when visiting…endless possibilities.

Garage/shed
One story, 200 square foot garage will be sold with the property "as is". Could be renovated in place or relocated on the property as a gardening shed, garage, screen porch etc…
Barn
This 900 sq. foot post and beam barn is currently being used to store building materials. Barn will be sold with the property "as is". Barn is adjacent to the pond and holds many possibilities for renovation – workshop, three-car garage, recreation space!
All of the architectural drawings and renderings of a several possible addition layouts will also be provided to the buyer. Possibilities include attaching the cottage to the house with the 300 SF used as a family room or expanding the existing house out the back for a large kitchen and master suite.