Enjoy privacy and lovely views from this well executed contemporary home overlooking copious gardens and mature plantings to a spectacular pond with an arched footbridge (spotlights highlight the bridge after dark) to access your own little island. Beautiful updates throughout the home include new maintenance-free manufactured cedar-tone shingles on the entire house and workshop shed. The kitchen features custom oak cabinetry, granite counters and updated appliances. The living room has sweeping cathedral ceilings, hardwood walls, oversized windows, and a wood burning fireplace. There is a primary Bedroom ensuite, and a guest powder room off of the foyer mudroom complete with slate floors. Step out to a private iron balcony with Trex decking and spiral stairway accessing a stone terrace below complete with fire pit, water feature and screened gazebo. Upper level has a spacious loft area, and a second bedroom.  The walk out lower level includes a third bedroom, studio/rec room (could accommodate overflow guests)  and laundry, plus a wine or root cellar.  Oversized two car garage with plenty of storage above. Located just minutes from I 91.  Easy access to Upper Valley, DHMC, Woodstock, skiing and all recreation.