193 Route 35 Athens, VT 05143

Realize your live-work-retreat dream in bucolic rural Vermont. 40 acres and 2 buildings with over 5000 s.f. of versatile space. This Craftsman-style home features wonderful details including a hand-built stone and marble fireplace, artfully patterned hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, a spacious deck, 3 BDR, 2.5 bath and more. Across the garden from the house is the 3000 s.f. studio building, which has operated since 2004 as Verdant Studio and hosted hundreds of musical artists from around the world. The building boasts a 900 s.f. open concept space designed by AIA Award-winning SSD Architecture. The acoustically considered, ground level space features dyed concrete floors with radiant heating, windows designed to make the most of the natural light and sliding glass doors leading out to a broad deck where you can relax and enjoy nature in your downtime. Also on the first floor are a 500 s.f. lounge, a sunny kitchen, 1 full bath, 2 guest rooms and 2-car garage. The 2nd floor contains 2 more large studio spaces — one with a plumbed sink and unique private deck. The property offers 40 acres of woods and charming meadows to wander, garden, snowshoe or x-country ski, as well as a lovely stream-fed pond with screened gazebo. What is your dream? A recording / art studio, yoga retreat, dance, meditation, a wood or metalwork shop? Or live in one building and AirBnB the other one. With this rural compound, you don't have to choose just one! Sellers encourage serious offers.