Enduring values expressed in stone and wood! VERMONT CRAFTMANSHIP...A WORK OF ART!! Offering a private haven just minutes from downtown, in the heart of Manchester Village, nestled in the foothills of Equinox Mtn. is this rare and exceptional 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home....The creative design of Architect Ramsey Gourd and Master Builder Mark Breen, well known as two of Southern Vermont's best, along with a dream team of highly skilled craftsmen, all passionate Masters of their own trade, and the result is quite simply....BREATH TAKING!!! The serpentine driveway is bordered by Maples, Birches, Pines and curves gracefully up to the cloistered court yard. Step through the front door into a wide foyer adorned with a gallery of floor to ceiling windows which further enhances the intimacy between the home's interior aesthetic and natural landscape. The home's showstopper has to be its jaw-dropping Great Room, thoughtfully designed as the heart of the home, this massive space accommodates kitchen, dining and living under a vaulted, 26 ft ceiling accented with hand-sawn wood beams. It features an incredible Chef's kitchen at one end and a floor-to-ceiling fire place at the other. The kitchen boasts a 17-foot book matched soap stone clad island seating for 6-8 and light filled sunny breakfast nook. With an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, built in water fall soaking pool, 5 verdant acres, tastefully blends with its idyllic valley setting, serenity is sublime!!!