Escape to a rare and distinctive 115-acre eco-sanctuary where peace and unlimited recreation meet. Located at the end of a private road this property represents a premier opportunity to establish a private family homestead and/or build a legacy income boutique hospitality business. Backed by a recent $1,100,000 appraisal yet priced at $999,500, you get an immediate equity position alongside an idyllic recreational lifestyle.  A like new main home, a total "guts out" rebuild over a 6 yr period. PLUS a secluded, fully furnished independent cabin comfortably sleeps 2-4, for extended family or immediate  4 season rental income. For those with grander vision, there's a 2nd building site; cleared, graded, already fully hooked up to water, power, and septic, saves you big $$$ with no permitting delays. Nature is your backdrop here.  115 acres of substantial, pristine forest acreage, formerly used for hunting and fishing, with a network of private trails, two large acre+ mountain-stream-fed ponds, one designed just for swimming. The estate abuts one of the most scenic sections of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (Marker 57), a positioning offering unparalleled, doorstep access to biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, horse back riding, & other Four Season Recreation, making this unique find a true paradise for active families, a turnkey boutique B&B or both. ENERGY efficiency built in: a 10+ year, paid-in-full off-site solar investment conveys with the sale...your electric bills are covered! Zero local zoning gives you freedom to expand your structures, business and housing footprint requiring only standard state permits. Envision your homestead...a family compound with ample room to grow, an investment opportunity, a property offering longer-term rental income potential, this estate delivers value, land, and independence in a prime location near Stowe, Smugglers' Notch, Mount Mansfield.  Comes with $100k+ built in equity, equipment, furnishings and tools.