397 South StreetBrattleboro, VT 05301Sale Price: $435,000

Offering a tranquil country setting, this classic Vermont cape was crafted to exacting standards by the original owner and has been meticulously maintained through the years with great attention to detail. Gorgeous cherry wood trim door frames, windows & baseboards accent the first floor, along with a combination of cherry, oak & maple floors & several solid wood doors. Beautiful hand-crafted built-in cabinets are in the kitchen & bedroom. The kitchen has a flair of retro with a lively red & white ceramic tiled floor & artful tiles as counter & stove backsplash. The first floor offers a full bath, three bedrooms, one of which has a half bath, & a living room filled with natural light. On the second floor you will find wide pine plank flooring throughout, a large sitting/craft area with ample storage, a full bath, & another oversized room with a skylight for anything you may choose. Facing east, the house maximizes sunlight throughout the day. You enter through the southwest facing sun porch that overlooks the backyard, & the postcard beauty of stone walls & the neighboring meadow. The backyard features extraordinary stonework crafted by the original owner, & the many perennials & plantings that brighten the front yard are impressive. There is a spacious two-car garage, & wildlife abound within the 1.12 acres. If you desire to live on the outskirts, yet want that close accessibility to town, this is country living at its best. Delayed showings until Friday, June 23rd.