3671 Lakeview DriveNorth Hero, VT 05458Price: $749,900

This beautifully landscaped homestead is sited on 13 acres of property and includes a sunny Island Farmhouse constructed in 2002 and a detached 2-car garage with a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment above constructed in 2019 and finished in 2021.The property also includes a 2-stall pole barn, greenhouse, and tool shed with power. The apartment has a history of steady rental income or can be used by friends&family.The grounds feature vibrant perennial gardens, berry bushes, pastureland, and a peaceful wooded lot with trails that border North Hero State Park, offering access to swimming, fishing and boating. The main house invites you in with a cozy living room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and tiled surround. The bright dining room boasts floor to ceiling windows on three sides and radiant heat beneath terracotta-style floors. The kitchen offers soapstone countertops, a tile backsplash, granite sink, new stainless steel appliances, and a center island with a recycled butcher block top.The main level also includes a half bath and a spa room with skylights, a soaking tub, tiled shower, and seating area. Upstairs are two large bedrooms, an office with a loft, and a full bathroom. The apartment has a modern rustic vibe finished with rough pine on the interior, vaulted ceilings and a Jotul stove to warm you on cool nights as well as a private deck with Lake Champlain views. Start and finish each special day savoring the sunrise and sunset on the front or rear covered porches.