489 Willard RoadHartford, VT 05059Sale Price: $380,000

Extremely well-maintained cape offering a peaceful, country setting for private living yet close to the village for the traditional balloon festival and summer concerts. This property has it all - well-established flowering beds, stone walls, a bluestone walkway, and paved driveway that attest to the attention this property has received. Inside it has all the conveniences a VT home requires such as a large mudroom for snow-covered boots and clothes, an oversized 2 car garage for winter equipment and storage, a natural stone fireplace with an energy efficient Napoleon insert which adds warmth and ambiance during those cold, winter days, a front porch for rocking the afternoon away and a large back deck for outdoor entertaining. The first floor living space has a laundry area, an open kitchen, living and dining area and a nearby media room for the lively activity associated with televised sports. The eat-in kitchen has cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances while the dining room's tray ceiling and recessed lights provide a sense of class and style for those special occasion dinners. The second floor provides three of the four bedrooms, including a master bedroom with walk-in closets and en suite that contains double-sinks, whirlpool tub and walk-in shower. The large, insulated basement provides added space for a work-out room, game room and abundant storage. Located in Quechee Lakes and close to clubhouse, golf courses, ski hill and Lake Pinneo.