8666 County RoadCalais, VT 05648Sale Price: $400,000

Seize a rare opportunity. Wonderfully maintained 1850 farmhouse on 20 beautiful acres abutting 100+ acres of town forest; private park-like setting. Old logging trails on wooded portion of land have been maintained and connect to the statewide trail system, providing back yard access to miles and miles of fun for bikers, runners, cross country skiers, snowmobilers, horseback riders or hikers in any season. Attached 3-car garage has a large finished loft above with heat, plumbing and electric - a great space for a home-based business, art or yoga studio or to be further finished into a master suite. The detached historic barn offers even more potential as it has been partially renovated into a bright insulated workspace with heat and electricity. 1.5 miles to Maple Corner and the convenience of the Maple Corner Store, town pub, post office, community center, and mile-long Curtis Pond for swimming, kayaking and skating. 8.5 miles to Montpelier and the Interstate, providing easy access to Stowe, Sugarbush and Bolton Valley ski areas, and beyond.