80 Hickory RidgeNorwich, VT 05055Sale Price: $975,000

Being offered for the very first time, this hip & sophisticated property on 5.6 acres with potential views, is minutes away from the center of Norwich, VT. 80 Hickory Ridge is comprised of a 2-bedroom residence, a 1-bedroom studio and a detached 2-car garage. Custom built in 1973 and designed by renowned Vermont architect, Robert Carl Williams Jr, the split-level contemporary includes an upstairs kitchen, dining area, living room and half bathroom. Downstairs are 2 bedrooms each with ensuite full bathrooms, a sauna and mechanical room. Special features include cathedral ceilings, a fieldstone wood-burning fireplace, multiple built-ins as well as sliding glass doors that lead to elevated decks south and east. The studio, added in 2010 was designed by Robert Carl Williams Associates. The level of finish and attention to detail is superb with radiant heat and central AC. It includes an ensuite bedroom with ¾ bath, galley kitchen with quality stainless appliances, and a large common area with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, workspace with built-in desk and a large sliding glass door to a deck off the north end. The detached two-car heated garage, built in 2010, is equally appealing with finished pine interior and built-in cabinets. The property is wonderfully practical depending on one's need for a smaller residence with a separate dwelling for family, guests, live-in help or income.