Hart’s Crossing is a home and a haven featuring a custom
21st-century residence and a comprehensively restored Civil War-era guest
house, set on418 acres of private land. The property provides a refuge in
nature, with a kingdom-sized backyard to explore and adventures that change
with the seasons. Located at the end of a town-maintained road, the property is
a 10-minute drive from either Woodstock Village or the Upper Connecticut River
Valley to access the conveniences and necessities of life, yet a century away
from the inconveniences, in a peaceful sanctuary. The airy and light-filled
5-bedroom main residence sits on a plateau overlooking the Ottauquechee and
White River Valleys to the east and north, with sweeping views to the south
along the Connecticut River through walls of windows. The historic farmhouse
has been reimagined as a comfortable 2-bedroom guest cottage, featuring exposed
timber framing accented by a modern kitchen and bath, with a screened porch and
wide deck alongside a refreshing, spring-fed swimming pond. Nearby is a
multipurpose barn with a caretaker’s apartment for farm and recreational
purposes. The property is enrolled in Vermont’s Current Use program, intended
to help large landowners preserve the working landscape with a professional land
management plan and a reduction in property taxes as consideration. There are
miles of trails enabling access to the entire property for hiking, biking,
snowmobiling, and simply wandering without a watch. At the end of Sugar House
Road, you’ll discover the best of today, thoughtfully combined with the
timeless values of yesterday.
