Nothing beats new! Custom designed by Ward Joyce, this 2023 Vermont home has it all. Southerly facing with stunning distant mountain views as its backdrop, this house has the country setting you're yearning for yet is also conveniently located right off of the paved road. It's an easy 15 minute commute from highway 89 and historic downtown Montpelier, and 45 minutes to world class skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort. There are also tons of amazing places to bike, hike, paddle, fish, and snowmobile just out your backdoor and up the road in any direction. Hang up your coats and discard muddy boots in the designated mudroom before entering this inspiring and bright contemporary home. A high level of attention was paid to efficiency and sustainability here with thick insulation, radiant heat floors, and a passive solar design, allowing this home to stay cool in the summer and warm during the bite of winter. If you've been searching for your little slice of Vermont, here it is. Let this be the last place you look at this year and schedule your private viewing today. Please note that some photos have undergone virtual staging to show examples of how this home could be furnished and decorated.