1 Paradox Ln, Andover, VT 05143

PLEASE NOTE important update: If you had trouble contacting us earlier, the previous ad had difficult-to-find or hidden contact information. Please email vtinfo@proton.me for questions or a viewing. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. Private Log home Retreat mini-farm on acreage: Whether you are looking for a prepper paradise, a horse haven, or a peaceful hilltop retreat, this is it. Private, 3+ bed/2 (upgraded) bath log home on 9.5 surveyed acres embraces the sunshine and the view while supporting self-sufficiency. South-facing deck and massive stone patio overlook orchard and short-range mountain view. Cozy porch on north side awaits a hammock to catch the summer breezes. Extensive solar system with ability to be partially or totally off-grid as desired. Inside, a chef's kitchen features a stainless commercial stove with 6 burners and combo convection oven. Large walk-in pantry. Bar seats 4-6. Plentiful custom oak cabinets. 7 sun-filled skylights, including 3 in the cathedral dining area. Passive solar gain from the windows and 2 south-facing patio doors. Delicious well water. Master bedroom includes hot tub and walk-in closet. Need home offices, a home theater, or gym? Three finished-off bonus rooms in the basement offer options. Two large unfinished rooms plus a double root cellar round out the basement. Outside extras include 2 barns with power and water, sheds, two small greenhouses, a playhouse, and 3 separate solar arrays. For safety and to keep the wood mess away from the house, a cement building holds an exterior wood boiler, which supplies dependable and toasty heat without fuel oil! This building also provides a work area and blocked-off rooms for the solar battery bank, liquid-cooled generator, and inverter. Covered wood storage nearby. Backup propane heat if desired. Newly surveyed 9.5 acres of land is mostly open with pasture and fencing suitable for rotational grazing. 4 frost-free hydrants. The woods include maple trees for gathering tasty, mineral-rich sap or for making maple syrup. Mature and productive organic peaches, pears, apples, blueberries, raspberries, black berries, and rhubarb plus vegetable garden areas make it ideal for farmers, gardeners, or homesteaders who enjoy stewarding the land and working outside or who just want to be self-sustainable. Do you like water? Private pond and stream with a river nearby. Smack dab in the snow belt near 4 ski areas as well as Weston Playhouse theater, Chester's charming Main Street and Stone Village, Vermont Country Store, and Manchester outlets. Beautiful all 4 seasons, this country property boasts easy access to the state highway, yet is still privately tucked away in a sought-after town. Sold as is with cash buyers taking priority for quick sale. If you are looking for your dream spot in the country, please contact us to set up a viewing appointment. Email vtinfo@proton.me. Quick review of Features: *Private *Acreage *Pond and stream *View *Log home *Extensive Off or on-grid solar system *Outdoor wood boiler *Organic orchard, etc. *Mini-farm, homestead *Massive stone patio *Sundeck, covered porch *Barns, greenhouses, sheds, frost-free hydrants *3 bonus rooms *Location, location, location!