136 Squirrel Hollow RD Dorset, VT 05253

Antique farmhouse privately located in Dorset but convenient for easy access to Rutland or Bennington. This charmer has been lovingly maintained, recent updates include new roof, repainted exterior and new landscaping. Enter through a covered side porch to hang your hat in the generous mudroom and then on to the warm and welcoming eat in kitchen with Viking Range, wood stove, and soapstone & wood counter tops. Dining room seats a big crowd for dinner and the open living room has another wood stove, built in bookshelves and desk with beautiful windows to let in the loads of sunlight or access the covered porch through the french doors. Light filled sun room for your year round green thumb completes the first floor picture. Second floor has a master suite with walk in closet and private bath with air stream soaking tub. 2 more bedrooms with a second bath and stacked laundry. Adjacent is a finished 2 story barn - that could provide a multitude of uses. There's a propane heater and a 3/4 bath, vaulted ceiling and a second floor loft area with a balcony for mountain views and sounds of the nearby running stream - could be office, guest space, hobby room or simply extra storage. The vibrant village of East Dorset has orchards, hiking trails, a state park, and the annual VT summer horse festival not to mention The Dorset School and high school choice.