Very Cool Houses

MLS Number 5062231

• Residential Single Family
• Full Bath 3
• Address 8 Okemo Acres Road
• Construction Pre-Construction
• Bedrooms 3

Okemo Acres on Okemo Mountain - New Construction Opportunity Located just off Okemo Ridge Access Road and only minutes from Okemo's base lodge, this brand-new 3-bedroom home (with a septic permit for a 4th bedroom) is being built by a highly regarded local builder. The home will be completed within nine months of contract signing, with buyers having the opportunity to collaborate directly with the builder on finishes and details. The two upper levels are designed with an open-concept layout, featuring a custom kitchen with quality appliances, abundant natural light, and a spacious primary suite with a private ensuite bath. The walkout lower level will be fully finished, offering flexible space for recreation, a home office, or guest accommodations. Oversized windows throughout the home will frame the mountain setting and capture beautiful views. Schedule a visit today to explore the land and meet with the trusted local builder to start planning your new Okemo retreat.

Listed by Elissa Scully of Mary W. Davis Realtor & Assoc.,Inc.

MLS Number 5088611

• Residential Single Family
• Full Bath 2
• Address 855 Jacobs Road
• Construction Existing
• Bedrooms 5

Picture yourself in the Vermont countryside, you've found the quintessential renovated farmhouse with a historic barn. You walk into the warm and inviting house and sit at the dining table, looking out over the over 50-year-old apple orchard, open meadows and beyond the tree line to beautiful mountain views. This is Home. Step inside and feel warmth and a peaceful flow that carries throughout the home. The traditional covered front porch leads into a thoughtfully designed entry with built-ins, storage, and a coffee bar. Walk through to the sunroom and the covered porch with an expansive back deck, inviting you to slow down and savor every season. The heart of the home unfolds into an open kitchen and dining area. At one end of the original farmhouse, a sunlit living room, bedroom with bay windows, and full bath create the perfect guest or in-law suite. On the opposite side, the great room addition stuns with vaulted ceilings, beautiful chalet windows & a substantial stone hearth with propane fireplace. Above, a lofted living space with a Juliet balcony on one end and views through chalet windows on the other offers the ideal retreat or gathering space. Upstairs, you'll find four additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a serene primary suite with a walk-in closet, tiled bath with skylight, and french doors leading to a private covered porch, the perfect place to enjoy quiet mornings listening to the birds and taking in the view. Updated with energy-efficient improvements, including insulation, solar shades, EV charger, and combo boiler furnace, adding modern comfort. The historic barn, already equipped with electricity, water and a carport with RV hookup, is ready for your homesteading dreams. Outside, the property feels like a living landscape painting. A seasonal stream borders one side of the property. This is more than a home, it's a lifestyle and a rare opportunity to own a truly special place.

Listed by Timothy Heney and Lucy Ferrada of Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier)

MLS Number 5086610

• Residential Single Family
• Full Bath 7
• Address 1460 Main Street
• Construction Existing
• Bedrooms 9

Prime opportunity for an investor, a homeowner or an aspiring inn-keeper, this immaculate 9 bedroom & 10 bath home has been lovingly updated with modern heating and cooling, energy efficient updates and a timber-framed solar canopy that powers it all. This historic farmhouse is located in the heart of the Mad River Valley, perched on a hillside by the eponymous Mad River, close to shops, schools, skiing, swimming, hiking and biking - everything you love Vermont for, this gem has everything you're looking for, and a few things you've only dreamed of. Large enough for a huge family gathering, perfect for a multi-family investment, and so full of charm it could shine as that quintessential Vermont inn. This property has been a private home, a successful B & B, and most recently as a highly productive investment property, with good financials to back up the asking price. The interior features 9 bedrooms, each featuring mini-split heating and cooling, multiple bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a variety of interior living spaces including 2 fireplaces, a formal dining room, fantastic kitchen, family room, living room, a large multi-teared rec room for games, media or just curling up with a good book. The exterior features comfortable green spaces, a beautiful garden, mountain views, a solar canopy with parking/EV charging for multiple vehicles and a 2BR/2BA caretaker/innkeeper/owners cottage. Located along Vermont's Scenic Byway, this Mad River Valley home is close to every attraction Vermont has to offer, perfectly situated to draw in your friends and family. This beautiful property begs to be filled with guests, laughter, feet on the hearth to warm by the fire, skis by the door, and muddy shoes on the porch. Stop scrolling the real estate listings. Stop dreaming. Stop waiting until tomorrow. Start living the dream today. Slide into the good life in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Come home for good, to the Mad River Valley.

Listed by Doug Mosle of Doug Mosle Real Estate

MLS Number 5060071

• Residential Single Family
• Full Bath 1
• Address 1189 Cole Pond Road
• Construction Existing
• Bedrooms 5

Discover a rare opportunity at this five-bedroom, 5-bath waterfront home in the Cole Pond community. Situated just minutes from skiing and steps from the water, this property is a year-round paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The main home features a spacious four-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout. Its open-concept living and dining area is bathed in natural light from large windows, creating a seamless connection with the outdoors. A Pellet stove with the fieldstone fireplace adds warmth and character to the main living space. Just off the living area, a second living room with a sleeping area offers a perfect spot for a home office or guest wing while enjoying lake views. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms and a separate office, sharing a full bath. The property also includes a two-car garage with a convenient studio apartment and private bath, ideal for guests. Enjoy direct access to the water with a unique floating dock, perfect for kayaks, paddle-boards, and simply taking in the magnificent scenery. This home is designed to accommodate a life of both leisure and adventure.

Listed by Margaret McMahon and Robin Apps of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

MLS Number 5080136

• Residential Single Family
• Full Bath 3
• Construction Existing
• Bedrooms 10
• Bathroom 4

Rare Turnkey Mountain Lodge, ski home, Bed & Breakfast, vacation rental, group home, or retreat facility. Perfect for a large multi-generational family wanting to be together yet in a separate space. This property is basically two full homes attached by a breezeway. Several commercial opportunities are available. This one of a kind property offers exceptional versatility, character, and income potential. This 16 room 3,874 square foot home has 9/10 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a sauna. Set on a level 1 acre lot with mountain views across from the Hancock Town Green, this is the perfect location to enjoy community events and be within a ten minute walk of village amenities. Built circa 1900, this home has been extensively updated since 2022 with fresh paint, new flooring, updated appliances and an on demand boiler. Other amenities include a commercial sprinkler system, backup generator, high speed internet, and parking for 10+ cars. This was formerly a Level 3 assisted living care facility for seniors. The flexible layout features a main house with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large kitchen, living room, formal dining room, expansive laundry room with storage, enclosed front porch, and deck. The adjoining auxiliary home offers 2/3 bedrooms, a handicap accessible bath, and a common living area on the first floor plus a 3 bedroom second floor apartment with full bath, recreation room with pool table, kitchenette and a large deck with countryside views. A large walk up attic offers even more flexible space. Live in one side while generating income from the other! Conveniently located within 18-28 miles of Sugarbush, Mad River, Pico, and Killington ski areas with unlimited hiking and swimming well as quaint historic towns nearby. This unique lifestyle or income-producing property is ready for immediate use along Vermont's scenic Route 100 corridor.

Listed by Lisa Friedman of Great American Dream Realty