163 Needham Rd Norwich, VT 05055

Located along one of Norwichs prettiest byways, 163 Needham Road offers a rural, pastoral retreat. With over 38 acres of open rolling meadows and mixed hardwood woodlands, this is truly a special place to call home. This three bedroom, three bathroom property embraces the best of rural country living: access to walking, cycling and skiing trails, privacy and solitude all within minutes of downtown Norwich and Hanover. The first floor of the house offers a variety of living spaces all with a certain casual elegance, good natural light and displaying fine craftsmanship with a more formal living room with windows on three sides, a custom designed open plan kitchen with wood stove, a library, studio and study. The bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the master bedroom suite, are on the second floor with each room having a lovely view. The house is designed to embrace its sylvan setting with inviting covered porches and welcoming outdoor spaces with mature perennial gardens and large vegetable plots. The four stall bank barn, with rooftop solar, is ready for horses, other animals or invites the homeowner to house their canoes, kayaks, bicycles, skis or cars. A rustic cabin near the edge of the property offers a space for guests or a quiet retreat.