143 S Bear Swamp Rd, Montpelier, VT 05602

This architecturally designed passive solar home was built in 2000. A central great room with a high cathedral ceiling includes built-in bookshelves and Vermont Castings gas stove. The dining area and kitchen are part of this central living area with large southfacing windows and glass doors opening to the deck and screened porch. Also on the main floor, a private master bedroom has its own bath with a large jetted tub. A guest room, bath and laundry/pantry are also on this level. This home was constructed with radiant hot water heat in the slab and the floor is bomanite color etched concrete. Upstairs an inspiring 14x20 loft overlooks the living area and serves as a nice study. A third bedroom is also on the second floor. An attached shop has a garage door and may also be used as a garage plus an open two car garage is attached with a full unfinished second level for storage. On 10.3 pastoral acres only 7 miles from downtown Montpelier.