416 East StreetMiddletown Springs, VT 05757Price: $499,999

A little piece of paradise awaits on 3.70 pristine acres along the Poultney River - high, dry, and well outside the flood zone. The property is as practical as it is picturesque, featuring an animal barn, open pastures, and owned solar panels that quietly offset energy costs year-round. The three-bedroom, four-bath home offers gracious, flexible living across every level. Upstairs, the newly updated primary suite commands the east end with a fireplace, a luxurious bath, and a walk-in closet, while a fully self-contained in-law suite anchors the west - a family room, bedroom, bath, and library nestled comfortably between them. The main level flows naturally from a welcoming breezeway entry through first-floor laundry, a dining room with glass doors, and a bright, open eat-in kitchen and living room with a wood burning fireplace. An expansive deck off the kitchen frames sweeping views of the yard and river beyond. Below, a walkout lower level and full dry basement with radiant heated floors complete the picture. The home is thoughtfully equipped for efficiency and resilience: an oil-fired Buderus furnace, an optional wood-burning furnace, an oil-fired hot water heater with the flexibility to switch to the electric hot water heater in the summer months, four mini-splits for year-round heating and cooling, and a whole-house generator for peace of mind in every season. For those drawn to sustainable, self-sufficient living, this is more than a home - it's a foundation for it.