107 Ladeau Rd, Norwich, VT 05055

Description This hand-built one-bedroom cabin sits on 10 open and wooded acres just 12 minutes to the center of Norwich/15 minutes to Dartmouth. The post and beam cabin, cut from the surrounding forest, was thoughtfully designed for energy efficient warmth in winter and airiness in summer. The compact floor plan consists of a sunny bedroom with claw-foot tub; eat-in kitchen; bathroom with shower, antique farm sink and Nature's Head composting toilet; mudroom; cold storage pantry; and sunny, walk-out basement with wood stove. The entire place gets amazing sun and is well insulated with rigid foam. The primary heat source is a brand new Vermont Castings Aspen C3 wood stove, with a brand new Rinnai direct vent propane wall heater for backup. Chimney relined with stainless steel last year. It backs onto miles of mature woods complete with a babbling brook. Lie in bed at night and listen to the forest breathe - wake up to a view of sunny glades through the huge picture window. Very private but close to welcoming neighbors and town. The cabin is served by the electric grid but would convert well to solar. It has a drilled well. It uses a gray water (composting) system for waste water and a vented composting toilet (it does not have septic). Hooked up to high speed internet (fios)! The terraced organic garden includes mature apple trees, raspberries, blueberries, black currents and other perennials. Outhouse, wood shed, storage shed and tiny barn sized for chickens or miniature goats complete the property. With a lively community, bustling farmers market, awesome general store, brew pub, top-ranked public elementary school and school choice for secondary, Norwich is a great place to raise a family. Close to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and the cultural and educational offerings of a college town. NOTE: Cabin is currently rented with the lease extending to November 2022. While it is possible to break this lease, I will prioritize offers that allow the tenant to remain in place for as long as possible. Taxes: $3744 Cost to maintain road (plowing, grading -- split by all residents): $450-500/year