2595 Flamstead Chester, VT 05143

HIGHLAND PONDS FARM epitomizes the pastoral Vermont lifestyle you've dreamed about! The classic 1820's cape-style farmhouse on 28+ac has been carefully maintained and thoughtfully updated. The current owners have enthusiastically stewarded the land by retaining a balanced mix of open lawn and fields, hard/softwood forest, and cleared trails. Two swimming ponds (stocked with rainbow trout) are ready for cooling off in the summer or winter skating parties. A Japanese tea house adorns one pond; the other has its own sauna nearby. The home is sited to take advantage of morning coffee on the farmer's porch and sunsets on the stone patio. Wide pine floors, exposed beams, and custom tiles demonstrate the quality of craftsmanship. Inside is a comfortable living room with wood stove and a big view, a quiet library with fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen and a spectacular 3-season sunroom, plus first floor bedroom and bath. The master bedroom with custom built-ins and ensuite bath is conveniently separated from the rest of the upstairs bedrooms. On the lower level is a walk-out basement with an office and access to outdoor hot tub. Plant organic veggies in the established raised beds. Berries and assorted fruit trees dot the property. A neighbor grazes his cows in one of the fields. Rustic private guest quarters and a light-filled artist's studio surprise and delight! In a world of uncertainty, Highland Ponds will rejuvenate your soul...