I cannot thank my fellow board members and the SLT staff enough. Without the direction of Heather Furman, our executive director, Becca Washburn assistant director, and Erin Bruhns, administrative assistant the Stowe Land Trust would not be the organization it is today. They all work tirelessly to help the Board and to meet with potential donors while attending site walks, and fund raising functions. ,It has been a good run and I have enjoyed every minute. But now it is time for new members to take over and bring new and creative ideas to energize the organization.

The environment and the habitats that it protects have been a life long mission of mine. I have been on the Vermont Nature Conservancy, the Stowe Conservation Board and the Stowe Land Trust. I will continue to support these organizations.

Life isn’t so bad on Taber Ridge!

The Smuggler’s Notch road has been closed for the season. This is one of the first signs that winter is just around the corner. Of course reaching this conclusion is not much of a leap when it’s already snowed enough for a few brave skiers and riders hit the hill. Along with that, temperatures have been cool enough for the Stowe Mountain Resort to have the snow guns going. You can see the mist raise off the top of the Mountain like fog.

The surest sign is my daughters constant praying for snow and praising of her new skis. Oh and how she’ll need a helmet this year, so she doesn’t knock herself out upon her return to downhill skis from teley after 18 years.

Yes, winter is knocking at the door in Stowe, Vermont. And if the early snow is any signal, we’re in for another good year of snow!

95 Winterbird Ridge Road, For Sale in Stowe VT

You can have it all in Stowe for under $700,000. Want to be close to skiing, the Stowe recreation path, the village, the Swimming Hole and miles of mountain biking or snowshoeing trails? This home has panoramic views of the Mount Mansfield from the large windows in the dining, living and kitchen. Lots of room for entertaining, there is a kitchen, dining and family room with fireplace, living room with fireplace, and a cozy den. The master suite has a whirlpool bath, large walk-in closet, and an office. There are two other bedrooms and bath. A rare feature in houses today is the attic. It’s all ready to be finished.

Other features of the house include a one bedroom mother-in-law apartment, lots of unfinished walkout space in the basement and a 2.5 car garage. The house is on a ridge in the exclusive Birch Hill neighborhood, close to the Mountain Road in Stowe VT. There is easy accessibility, and with views of Mt. Mansfield and surrounding mountains it can’t be beat. All of this is available for $650,000. Check it out here: 95 Winterbird Ridge Road, For Sale in Stowe VT

But, through it all, it seems the real estate market in Stowe VT is holding strong. Prices have been holding steady and buyers are still coming to the table to … buy. Just this month The Stowe Reporter had 2 articles on the topic. Check them out in the below links. If you have any questions, post me a comment or shoot me an email. I’ll be happy to give you my insight on the Stowe Real Estate market.

Stowe Reported Real Estate Articles

Prices steady, but selling property takes longer, 10/16/08
By Lisa McCormack

Stowe real estate market bucks national downtrend, 10/21/08
By Lisa McCormack

Please see the following document Coldwell Banker Mortgage Memo. If you have any questions, give me a call and I’ll be happy to answer what I can.

The play was hysterical, the second act did outshine the first act, but overall it was a fun way to spend an evening. Of course my son & his wife had already seen the play in NYC, but it still got them chuckling out loud! It is still playing through tomorrow, so if you are looking for something fun to do check it out.

You can get all the details here: Waterbury Festival Players, Indoor/Outdoor

Enjoy!

932-934 Shaw Hill Road, Stowe VT for Sale: $2,800,000 (click for full details)

Horse property available for sale in Stowe VT. The Shaw Hill Farm is a family held estate located at the end of a private lane. A pastoral paradise offering a comfortable 4 bedroom house (permited for 6), gently rolling meadows, exspansive views and a large pond. Shaw Hill Farm has been in the family since the 1950’s. Multiple fenced meadows, dressage ring, trails add to its allure.

Check out my website for more details, www.peggysmithvt.com

The Antique Car Show starts today and runs through Sunday. For more information check out their website by clicking here.

80 Cross Road, Stowe VT “The Barn Estate”

Listed for Sale at $995,000

Sophisticated and charming are the words that come to mind when you step into this renovated barn. Stately situated on the edge of a sixteen-acre meadow, the home commands views of nearby farms and soaring mountains.

Architect Graham Goldsmith, of Nantucket fame, designed the renovation. He respected the original post and beam structure and showcased its warm polished patina. Having a flair for style and drama, Mr. Goldsmith remembered the days when he would walk through barns and see the outside light shining through the barn board. Taking that concept, he installed a two-story glass window behind the barn beams that not only accents the framework on the barn but also brings views and light flooding into the living and dining areas.

Imagine walking on a path through stately trees, and casual flower gardens to knock on the original barn door. The door is opened to a charming brick floored entrance hall. As you turn the corner, your visual senses are astounded. A smile immediately forms as you breathe in the effect of the soaring two-story glass wall of the living and dining room.
Original barn floors are polished to a warm brown patina and another large glass window frames the swimming pond in the meadow.

The charming cook’s kitchen is efficient but roomy. A breakfast bar with kitchen stools under a window, gives a peek-a – boo view of the deer picking. their way across the meadow to taste early fall apples or drink from the pond. A screen door opens to a silo style deck. From here, watch the mother and her ducklings in the pond, and enjoy a late summer’s dinner. A perennial and herb garden is just a snip away from the kitchen.

On the second floor are a master bedroom and a guest room each en suite. The master is roomy and features a separate steam shower and large soaking whirlpool tub. Each bedroom opens onto a landing overlooking the dining area, as well as views of the meadow. The third floor is where the fun begins. From the stairs you enter a large den with two bedrooms and a sleeping loft that any child, and many adults, would find magical.

The den is the just the place to watch television or play games while children climb into the loft to sleep or spy down on everyone. There is a charming private sky lit bedroom with queen bed tucked cozily under the barn eaves. The second bedroom is both sitting and bedroom. It features a high ceiling sky lit room enhanced by antique beams and a wood-burning stove to chase away the winter blues. I

One word describes this property, WOW. “The Barn” is no cookie cutter; only those that want something unique will appreciate it. Exclusive: $995,000. Click here to view more listing details and images: 80 Cross Road, Stowe VT