1 Edgewood AvenueBarre City, VT 05641Price: $489,500

Custom built in 1971 and in the same family for over 50 years, this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house is exceptional. The 2.71 acre lot provides expansive road frontage and a private, wooded, backyard oasis that abuts a lively stream, which can be heard from all the rear-facing rooms. The formal entry foyer welcomes with natural light streaming through sidelight windows. The family room has an oversized fireplace, and opens onto an expansive, private rear deck. A pocket door connects to the large eat in kitchen with a breakfast bar and an overized pantry. A reclaimed French door opens into the bright dining room with oversized, rear facing windows flanked by built-in corner china cabinets. The adjoining, front facing living room has oversized windows, and an elegant bay window. Completing this level is a mudroom-laundry room with 1/2 bath, accessed from the oversized 2 car garage. The second level landing opens into 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The primary bedroom has a 3/4 ensuite bathroom, a generous walk-in closet and 2 exposures. The other 3 bedrooms are served by a tiled, full bathroom with 2 vanities. The lower level houses an expansive home office with private entrance. The unfinished basement space, includes a 1/2 bath, large windows and a private entry that opens to the backyard. A windowed storage area beneath the garage completes this level. Cherished and lovingly cared for, this beautful home awaits the opportunity to be the backdrop for a lifetime of new adventures.