Wake up above the clouds and mist of the valley below and enjoy the sunshine! This 3-BR, 2-ba Colonial, perched high on the eastern slopes of the Green Mountain has has both local and distant mountain views from every corner. The home sits on 33.2 ac with an additional 20 acres across the road for a total of 53.2 acres. The Interior layout flows from one generously-sized room to the next... cozy country kitchen, family room, formal dining and corner living rooms, as expected, along with a first floor full bath and adjacent bedroom rounds out the main level. Honey-colored exposed wood flooring is a mix of wide-plank softwood flooring and a more narrow slat flooring believed to be hardwood. High ceilings, and great natural light. Upstairs hosts the primary bedroom, a walk-thru study, den, bedroom, full bath with laundry alcove, den and closets, galore! Upstairs hosts east facing main and guest bedrooms, a walk-thru study, den, full bath with laundry alcove, and closets, galore! Full, unfinished walk-up attic, too! Known locally as the old McKenzie Farm, the land fronts both sides of a low-traffic country road, including a 1/3 acre spring-and brook fed private pond, streams with waterfalls, roughly 3.7 acres of tillable acreage, 5.4 acres of grazing areas, the 9-apple-tree orchard/home campus of 1.6 ac, and 42 acres of mixed woodlands with trails. Herb garden, a variety of berries, vegetable garden, perennials, hops and rhubarb. The oversized (27' x 25'2) 2-car detached garage has an insulated, 26'6x19' heated workshop to the rear. Barn/implement shed has room for a tractor. Chicken coop (5'x8'). Come experience this property, and let the songbirds share their thoughts with you. The location bordering Brookfield and Northfield/ is convenient for commuting, less than 6 mi from Exit 5, I-89 and 9 to Norwich University. Great area for biking, hiking, and only a short distance if you want to paddle around Rood Pond after dinner - This is why people live in VT!