Address: 2575 Weeks Hill Road, Stowe, VT
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 10
Square feet: 14,145
Price: $20,000,000
Designed with European sensibility, this exceptional park-like property in Stowe, VT, is the quintessential country estate. Set on 110 acres, the property consists of rolling meadow, woodland, a swimming pond, hiking and skiing trails and striking views of the surrounding mountains. “You enter the property along a winding drive; the house doesn’t come into view until you round a corner and you are immediately struck by the beauty of the home and its environs,” says Meg Kauffman, real estate agent for the property with LandVest in Stowe, VT.
Upon arrival, the exceptional craftsmanship is evident in the wood floors throughout, fine millwork and architectural detail. A grand entry opens to an elegant living room and flows into a custom Boffi kitchen and cozy sitting area. All are flooded with natural light from the large, floor-to-ceiling windows. “A photo doesn’t evoke the feeling of calm you achieve lounging in the great room,” says Kauffman. The Boffi-designed kitchen is inspired by Italian luxury, and complete with a walk-in pantry and state-of-the-art appliances. A cozy breakfast nook and elegant dining room provide plenty of spaces to dine with guests or enjoy morning coffee with a good book.
The 14,000-square-foot home has six en suite bedrooms. The second-level primary suite has two large spa-like baths and dressing rooms for occupants as well as dramatic mountain views. Rounding out the bedrooms are a secondary suite, equal in design to the primary, three additional en suite bedrooms and a private guest apartment. A separate cottage on the grounds could be used as a studio or another private apartment.
“This is a legacy estate in the classic European fashion,” says Kauffman. “Generations of family can gather and escape in ultimate privacy. In Vermont, people don’t necessarily care who you are. You’re left alone; it’s the perfect setting to achieve anonymity whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a month’s long respite in summer or winter. Every possible comfort is at your disposal and if you want a foray, Stowe offers something for everyone.”
The ultimate in European luxury is the indoor spa and pool on the lower level. Beautifully constructed with travertine and hand-laid tile, it evokes the feeling of sitting in an Italian palazzo. A fitness room and a wine cellar with a tasting bar round out the amenities here. But regardless of the season, the view from the back patio takes center stage, says Kauffman. “The photos don’t do the home justice,” she adds. “It’s truly something you need to experience in person. The sense of awe while standing on the back patio overlooking the meadow can’t be gleaned through a photo.”
Private estates like this have existed in Stowe for a long time, but rarely change hands so they provide a level of privacy other vacation spots can’t, remarks Kauffman. The lifestyle in Stowe is one of privacy, solitude and escape. This home is designed with that in mind. “The home is remarkably comfortable and cozy for such grand scale,” she adds. “This was intentional, as it should blend perfectly into the Vermont ethos.”
Contact:
Meg Kauffman
LandVest, Inc.
Stowe, VT
802-528-7606, mkauffman@landvest.com
