71 Bixby Hill Rd, Essex Jct, VT 05452

After a short ride over Bixby Hill turn into your private drive, up and over the rocky ledge and 1/4 mile in to find your Authentic Vermont Post & Beam farmhouse. Welcome to 12 Gables at Bixby Hill. An idyllic setting with views of Mount Mansfield, private pond, meandering stream, Indigenous stone walls around the house accentuate the beauty of the gardens that surround this beautiful property. Manicured yards with walking path down to the pond provide ample space to enjoy this pristine property. The stone walled fire pit surround Adirondack chairs providing comfortable seating for eight. Enter into a open foyer complete with sitting area and workspace. Then pass into the main home to find the grand 2 1/2 story great room. Not to be outdone, the floor to ceiling stone Rumford fireplace provides a beautiful setting and warmth for chilly morning sunrises over the Green Mountains or cozy evenings entertaining guests. Turn on the propane stove to provide additional warmth throughout the main living space. Indulge your guests in the quaint but ample kitchen appointed with custom cherry cabinets, Vermont verde marble island, and stainless appliances. Kitchen dining area and separate dining room allow additional settings to enjoy time with family and friends comfortably seating 20 guests throughout. Screened-in covered porch off the kitchen leaves room for enjoying a morning coffee or lunch with friends at the table for four. Sit in the open air covered porch off the kitchen to enjoy the front yard gardens and the setting sun. First floor master suite provides space for both bed, couch, chair and library below while the private stairway to the loft above is useful for crafts, painting and work-from-home office space. Large master bath with antique soaking tub, shower, and his and her sinks leave enough room for two to start the day. Back in the main living space the separate grand staircase lining the stone fireplace takes you to the 2nd floor guest quarters including a second master suite with loft. The oversized bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and marble and stone shower with his and her vanity providing private access from the suite and shared access to the other guest rooms. Guest bedroom #1 has a spacious 2 story post and shiplap ceiling. Guest bedroom #2 is more cozy with intricate post and shiplap ceiling and views of Mount Mansfield and the pond. The nearly 1000 sq ft private in-law studio apartment accessed from the back of the attached garage comes with fully equipped kitchen, laundry, 3/4 bath with plenty of open space for living, dining and sleeping. High ceilings and windows on all sides let in the light and subtle views of the property. Just off the open basement entrance sits a 5-person hot tub nestled in a three season porch with screens and finished half walls. A perfect place to enjoy a cool tub in the warmer months and outstanding winter scapes of Mount Mansfield and the night lights of Bolton Ski Resort in the winter. The expansive multi-level deck serving the great room and master bedroom provide room for dining area, fire pit table and chairs, tanning beds, grille and preparation table as well as a fully appointed lounge area with canvas umbrella and heater tower. The 3-car (2 doors) attached garage provides additional space for garden/ workbench and utility shelves/ cabinets. The 2-car detached garage with workshop is the perfect place to support your hobbies. The authentic barn red post & beam shed with wood floors store firewood, lawn tractor & equipment.