Charming Putney retreat on 7.8 acres of open and forested land featuring a main house plus an attached in-law suite/apartment with separate entrance-ideal for multi-generational living or aging in place. Enjoy privacy and character with stone walls, abundant fruit trees including peach trees and raspberries, mature lilacs, and five perennial & peony beds. Just 1 mile from the Putney general store, yet surrounded by views of gardens and woods. The main house offers 3–4 bedrooms and two baths, a huge country kitchen with custom cabinets, exposed beams, soapstone woodstove, wide-plank floors, and views of perennial gardens. Recent improvements include NEW windows, low-maintenance paint-infused wood siding, enhanced insulation, updated well pump, and included appliances (washer/dryer and refrigerator). A formal living room with fireplace provides flexible space for a downstairs bedroom or a spacious office/studio. The in-law suite/apartment is a very large, light-filled one-bedroom with an accessible bathroom,  country kitchen, hardwood floors, and beautiful garden/wood views. Single-story and attached to the farmhouse but with a separate entrance for comfort and independence. Outdoors includes open yard for play and games area, stone patio with fire pit, and protected woodland across the way for long-term privacy. Putney offers well-liked public and private schools, a thriving arts and culture scene, and quick access to orchards, shops, skiing, hiking, and kayaking-5 minutes to Connecticut River boat launch, 10 minutes to Putney Mountain, 12 minutes to Brattleboro, 45 minutes to Mt Snow/Okemo, 1.25 hours to Bradley International Airport, and about 2 hours to Boston-make your Vermont dreams come true.  Showings begin Saturday July 11 with Open House 11am-1pm.