4279 Harbor RoadShelburne, VT 05482Price: $7,500,000

As soon as you step through the front door, you'll be seduced by the floor-to-ceiling windows looking at the water's edge of Lake Champlain. Thanks to the careful design throughout the home, you'll enjoy optimal light and breathtaking views of the lake. On the entry-level, the living, kitchen, and dining areas connect to the exterior dining and lakeside action. The large office could also serve as a bedroom with tiled shower bath. The floating stairs will bring you to the second-level main bedroom suite with lakeside balcony, spa bathroom, and custom walk-in closet. The ensuite bedroom on this level has a balcony overlooking the LiveRoof. A large art studio has a wall of windows with potential for a bedroom/ensuite. The stepped-down foundation allows for a walk lower level with light-filled living space, bedroom ensuite, infrared sauna & more. The exterior features custom bluestone patios, balconies, and mahogany terraces to admire the Adirondack Mountains and direct access to the lakeside where you can swim, use the dock, and moor your boat. The lap pool and spa/waterfall are perfect for exercise and relaxation. In short, this unique property reflects everything you'd expect from lakeside living. The house is an environmentally sustainable structure, utilizing renewable resources: 14” and 24” walls and roof, geothermal heating and cooling, a LiveRoof and solar. Minutes to Burlington VT, hiking, and close to skiing. This peaceful home is Vermont living at its best.