This meticulously maintained home, situated just a short distance from the heart of Ripton Village, boasts a light-filled and open floor plan creating a seamless flow between living spaces. Vaulted ceilings over living and dining areas together with western exposure and two sets of sliding glass doors create an airy and spacious feel while connecting outdoor living space on the front deck. In addition to a first floor bedroom, the second floor of this home has a large master bedroom opening to a private balcony and full bath. This serene country setting offers mature landscaping and perennial beds which can be enjoyed from the deck, balcony, or any room of the home. Stained cedar clapboard and standing seam roof create a tasteful exterior. Just a short distance from Middlebury, this property provides a rural country location with close proximity to hiking trails, Middlebury Snow Bowl and Rikert X-Country Center yet not far from the conveniences of Middlebury.