If your soul craves quiet beauty and your creative side needs space to roam, this 34+ acre Vermont retreat might just be your next great love story. Tucked at the end of a long driveway and designed by Princeton architect Bill Thompson, the home is perfectly placed to soak in southern light and celebrate its wooded surroundings, with winding stone walls hinting at the land's long agricultural history. Inside, softwood floors guide you through a warm, light-filled layout. The eat-in kitchen is built for real living, with a generous island, separate SubZero fridge and freezer, and a brand-new rangetop ready for your next signature dish. A cathedral-ceilinged den with a new enameled Vermont Castings woodstove insert makes winter evenings something to look forward to, while the front-to-back living room opens to an artistic stone patio made for stargazing or morning coffee. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a peaceful reading or dressing nook, and two more generous bedrooms offer space for guests, work, or play. Need more room to create? A massive 24â??x36â?? studio above the garage is your blank canvas. For tinkerers, hobbyists, or entrepreneurs, thereâ??s a four-bay barn with loft storage providing even more flexibility. Plus, EC Fiber high-speed internet keeps you connected, even when you're surrounded by trees instead of traffic.
In the heart of the Village of East Calais, this charming historic home is an easy jaunt to the newly improved and re-opened East Calais General Store! From the side entry there is a convenient mudroom which leads to the eat-in kitchen. There is a living room, dining room, and office or bedroom on the 1st level with a full bath and laundry as well. Upstairs is a very large central hall, two bedrooms off the hall, and a 1/2 bath. Through one of the bedrooms is an office, or use it for exercise/crafts/music/etc. A spacious home with privacy and a beautifully landscaped backyard, yet access to a main road, this house has the best of both worlds - country living without the remoteness and isolation. From the gorgeous stone walls in front, to the cozy wood stove in the kitchen, this is a place you will want to call your own!
Quintessential farmhouse on 12 acres on a quiet country road in the coveted community of Calais. This classic gem has seen many renovations and energy improvements over the past 25 years, such as a new standing seam roof, windows, heat pump water heater, Buderus boiler, insulation, energy efficient appliances and a recently built studio space. Its vintage charm was carefully preserved with the addition of refurbished antique radiators, antique doors, and wide plank wood flooring. It has a classic farmhouse flow â?? entering through a mudroom into a large welcoming kitchen with a central woodstove, off the kitchen is an expansive pantry which flows into a first floor laundry room and full bath. The kitchen opens to a formal dining room then out to the light filled foyer which opens to the living room and beyond that a cozy family room with the potential for a 2nd woodstove. The 2nd floor is expansive with three bedrooms and a 3/4 bath off the central staircase. Beyond the third bedroom is access into the primary bedroom bathroom suite, a second office, and the recently built studio space with itâ??s own kitchenette, all accessed by a second stairway off the kitchen. The front porch looks out onto beautiful property perfectly set up and well suited for homesteading with a barn and hay loft, run-in sheds, a greenhouse, chicken coop, and a pond. In the spring and summer the landscape is abundant, bursting with colorful perennial flowers, apple, pear and plum trees and berries.
Live in the heart of East Calais, where time slows down and mornings start with mist rising off the water. Perched above the Kingsbury Branch in a village where neighbors still wave and the general store is your go-to for good coffee, this home has been loved, and it shows. The backyard dips gently to a peaceful pond (soon to be a lively stream once a nearby dam removal rewrites the landscape), making this a place that shifts with the seasons. Inside, smart updates blend comfort with efficiency: a heat pump with mini splits keeps things cozy year-round, a new heat pump water heater does the heavy lifting behind the scenes, and the roof? Itâ??s a 50-year composite beauty. Thatâ??s peace of mind built right in. Whether you're sipping something hot while overlooking the water or popping down the street for a sandwich and conversation at the newly revived East Calais General Store, this home invites you to slow down, settle in, and savor the Vermont life.
Nestled in the heart of Vermontâ??s picturesque countryside, Circa 1793. This serene property is a rare findâ??with peaceful surroundings and a true connection to nature. Your drive home along Max Gray Road in Calais, VT will astound you with sweeping mountain views. Step inside to find a warm and welcoming interior, with natural wood accents, abundant light, and thoughtful updates on the first floor. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a seasonal escape, this home offers versatile living space with cozy rooms and ample potential. Outside, enjoy the tranquility of your private 1 acreâ??ideal for gardening or simply soaking in the beauty. Located on a quiet country road, yet just 25 minutes from the vibrant village of Montpelier, VT or Hardwick, VT. This location offers both seclusion and convenience. AS-IS. Possible freeze damage. Seller and Agency have no knowledge of systems. Buyer to verify all data. Donâ??t miss the opportunity to own a slice of Vermont paradise.
Calais is located in Vermont. Calais, Vermont has a population of 1,845. Calais is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.2% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.52%.
The median household income in Calais, Vermont is $76,875. The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,128 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Calais is 43.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 41.1 inches per year, with 105.1 inches of snow per year.
