12 Short RoadHartland, VT 05048Price: $645,000

A magical Vermont setting, complete with a private pond and visits from a great blue heron. A tree-lined approach welcomes you to this wonderfully open and beautifully proportioned three-bedroom, two-bath log home with desirable southerly exposure. The main level features an expansive open kitchen and a spacious dining room that flows naturally into the family room, where exceptional natural light creates a bright and inviting atmosphere. The cathedral ceiling living room features a lovely bay window. A deck spanning the length of the home provides generous outdoor space from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The lofted upper level includes a bedroom, full bath, and open workspace. The lower level offers a wonderfully private bedroom with direct exterior access. An expansive mudroom entry features a soapstone wood stove and laundry area, along with access to ample storage. Bright, updated baths with tile surrounds, a whole-house dehumidifier, a new roof, excellent stonework, lovely grounds, and an exceptional level of care further distinguish the property. A charming sugarhouse offers flexible space for garden equipment, a workshop, or a children's playhouse, completing this truly special Vermont retreat.