1152 Hopkins Hill RoadHardwick, VT 05843Price: $399,000

A quick 5 minute drive from the quaint village of Hardwick, Vermont, up a sunny dirt road you'll come upon 1152 Hopkins Hill. This simple and classic ranch home holds within is walls, a most extraordinary surprise. An interior that has received a modern, contemporary upgrade, featuring gleaming hardwood flooring and an open-concept kitchen with custom cabinets and a center island with concrete countertop and an inlaid kitchen sink. Windows in every direction bathe the open concept first level with amazing light and views of the surrounding yard, while also offering peeks of distant mountainsides. The floorplan adopts the Norwegian style home layout, using a "split-living" concept, with private, quieter sleeping quarters below and bright, open-plan living areas above. Walk down a newly built stairwell to the quiet, peaceful lower level, where you will find two bedrooms and a full bathroom with a washer and dryer. The primary bedroom is divided into 2 areas: the sleeping quarters are tucked into the back of the room, receiving diluted natural light while the rest of the room opens to sliding doors that feature views of the private yard while brightening the space with natural light. Step outside and enjoy the amazing 10+ acres of pastures and fields that surround the house. A meandering walking path from the house through the back fields leads to a picturesque spot overlooking the surrounding mountains and fields- the perfect place for a sunset stroll. Numerous apple trees, verdant raspberry canes and ample space for a summer garden provide the opportunity to fill your summer and fall cupboards with your own produce. The property holds endless potential for wherever your outdoor endeavors may lead. Also a short drive from the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail System, you'll find trails for biking, running and x-country skiing. Don't miss this truly special property!