893 High St, Chester, VT 05143

Newly built in 2011, this beautiful south-facing, energy efficient home is located privately near the end of a town-maintained, dead end road in Chester, VT. Surrounded by over 6 acres of lawn, woods, stone walls, perennial gardens, fruit trees, a stream and walking trails, this comfortable 1,320 sq. ft home overlooks a small backyard farm providing for chickens, goats, and fresh organic vegetables. The heart of the home is a first floor, open-concept kitchen, dining room & living room. The sun-filled space features a large kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, a Vermont Castings wood stove that keeps the home toasty warm using only 2-3 cords per winter, and large glass doors open to a deck to increase the living space during the warm months. Low-E windows throughout allow passive heat and light in the winter and protection from overheating in the summer. LED lights, heat recovery ventilation system, continuous rigid foam insulation, and Energy-Star rated washer/dryer and on-demand water heater add to the homes efficiency. Conveniently located adjacent to the bedrooms on the second floor, the washer/dryer were new in 2014. The water heater is sized to provide ample hot water for both domestic uses and a 2-zone radiant heating system. The house features 2 full baths; one with a clawfoot tub and the other a jetted bathtub. Concrete counters, a vessel sink and nice tile throughout are additional bath highlights. The 3 bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and are linked by a useful office/library space. The full, walkout basement has a workshop with sink, built-in storage, and the other half is ready to be finished with insulation. electricity, and radiant heat in place. Less than a mile walk across the picturesque swinging bridge to the village green. Chester has many amenities and services including a public pool and many recreation opportunities, a library, shopping and restaurants. Okemo Mountain, Magic Mountain, Stratton Mountain and Bromley are all within 20 to 40 minutes. Please email with questions or to schedule a tour. Buyer’s agent commission considered.