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Picturesque 27.2 acre farm, situated at the end ofquiet country road assuringultimateserenity and privacy. Truly an exceptional, one of a kind property! 48+ additional acres available. This traditional 1875 circa mother/daughter cape has a wonderful setting surrounded by its own land. It'sbeen our residence since 1974. Barns, pastures and trails make it agreat place for horses, beef, etc., and small scale farming, surrounded with beautiful pastures, hayfields and woodlands in a safe and healthy environment. Marshfield is part of the Twinfield Union School District. Approximately half of the land is open pastures & rolling hay fields with the remainder in mixed hard woods, including marketable timber and a mature sugar woods. Stonewalls and perennial gardens dot the landscape. Swim, fish orcanoe inyour own privatepond, which also from time to time welcomes migrating Canada geese and other small wildlife. A trail system winds throughout the entire woodlot and can be used for horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, four wheeling and snowmobiling. The 2700 square foot cape style home has been lovingly renovated to maintain it's traditional appeal and country charm. Main house consists of carpeted Living Room with Vermont Casting's Vigilant wood stove, Dining Roomwith brick fireplace,brightCountry Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths that areheated with an oil, hot airfurnace. Addition has 4 rooms + bath with multiple uses: den, studio, guest rooms, hired help, rental apartment,office, home business, etc. Nestled on the Southeast exposure of Knob Hill, this private setting offers beautiful panoramic views of surrounding mountains & hillsides. There are many lakes in the area. Montpelier, the State Capitol, Barre & St. Johnsbury are all within 20/25 minute drive & offer fine dining, shopping, various historical museums, theaters and other services, including regional hospitals. Interstate 89 facilitates easy travel to Burlington and Lake Champlain (1 1/4 hrs.), Boston (3 1/2 hrs.), or Montreal (2 1/2 hrs.). Burlington airport and major ski areas are all within an hour drive. Outbuildings consist of: 26'x 32' two car heated garage w/electric; 26'x 32' barn; 18'x 36' three bay lean-to; 30'x36' antique post & beam hay barn with walk out basement that holds about 2500 hay bales. This property has an ideal location and also has excellent potential for a Bed and Breakfast, Dude Ranch, Gentleman's Farm, Vacation Retreat or Sportsman's Paradise. Less than 1 1/2 miles from US Rt. 2, the easy drive leads you to this peaceful setting. Sit back, relax, enjoy life and get away from it all...