This summer retreat awaits its next chapter. Each summer since 1932, the doors are opened again and the wood stove is lit for the first time of the season. For generations, this has been the place where summer starts: screen doors banging, the meadow turning gold, and the pond catching the evening light. Wide plank wood floors run throughout, worn soft by generations of bare summer feet. The eat-in kitchen centers on a farmhouse sink and a wood stove that has warmed cool mountain mornings for well over a century. A breezeway sitting room, with double doors on either side, was built for exactly one purpose: letting the summer air move straight through the house. Exposed beams and two ornamental fireplaces on the main level add to the historic character (chimneys and fireboxes are not verified functional and should be inspected). The house looks out over a wildflower meadow to a stone-lined, spring-fed pond. Historic stone walls trace the property's edges. This is a historic property, and it comes with a historic property's honest to-dos. The roof is newer, and significant structural and exterior work has been completed in recent years - real progress has already been made. What's left is mostly upstairs: those rooms are gutted or in need of renovation, and plaster and paint touch-ups are needed throughout the main level. This is a genuine project for a buyer who wants to restore a piece of Vermont history rather than move in on day one - bring your vision, your contractor, and a little patience, and there's a lot of house here to work with. Waterville sits within easy reach of it all: less than an hour drive to Burlington for city amenities, less than two hours to Montreal, and many ski areas, lakes, mountain biking, and hikes within close range for recreating.
Escape to the countryside in this modern, fully dormered Cape, built in 2006 and perched above a pastoral setting featuring a panorama of both nearby ridgelines and long-range mountain views. While located within Cambridge town lines, the home holds a Waterville mailing address and offers excellent proximity to Smugglers Notch Resort (14 mins) or Jay Peak (45 mins), making this a versatile primary residence or Airbnb opportunity. The sun-drenched interior is accentuated by hardwood floors throughout, centering on a main level that is perfectly set up for hosting; a spacious dining area flows into the kitchen and out onto a large back deck that showcases those special views. A comfortable living room and a convenient first-floor bedroom with a private entrance to a full bath round out the main level, while the upper floor hosts two generously sized bedrooms and a second full bath. The living space extends to a fully finished walk-out basement featuring two large bonus rooms filled with natural light and a ¾ bath with laundry. Use your creative juices to decorate the partially finished basement and create that office, craft, theatre, gym, or playroom you've been yearning for. Outside, relax on the covered porch or utilize the oversized two-bay garage, which protects your vehicles and boasts an incredible second level that serves as a blank slate for your vision. The home is accessed by a level, deeded ROW with underground power, and high-speed fiber internet is available. Please note a deeded "farm road ROW" travels north of the home for agricultural purposes, and the property is being sold "as-is" with water and heat currently off and the boiler in need of replacement.
Waterville is located in Vermont. Waterville, Vermont has a population of 391. Waterville is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 19.84% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.53%.
The median household income in Waterville, Vermont is $61,250. The median household income for the surrounding county is $66,016 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Waterville is 46 years.
The average high temperature in July is 80.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 4.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39 inches per year, with 89.4 inches of snow per year.
