Conveniently located to I-91, Mt Ascutney hospital, Hartland Elementary School, outdoor recreation and local shops in the towns of Woodstock and Hanover, this family home is sited on 7.4 acres and is a peaceful retreat. This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home with hardwood floors throughout is open, spacious, bright and welcoming. The well thought out floor plan has an open kitchen family room and cathedral ceilings up to the loft. The kitchen has been completely updated and remodeled featuring custom maple cabinets, soapstone countertops and stainless steel appliances with an adjacent mudroom and laundry room complete with built in cubbies for storage. Off of the kitchen is a generous deck that overlooks a spacious yard with expansive views of the distant hillsides. A large formal dining/living room complete with a unique imported German wood stove surrounded by built in shelving makes for elegant holiday meals or a cozy place to warm up and relax on a cold Vermont winter day. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a loft that would make a terrific office or second living or family room. There is a first floor master suite has a private balcony. The 7.4 acre property with a perfect balance of wooded trails and open cleared land has many raspberry and blackberry bushes, apple trees and strawberry plants. An outdoor recreation lovers paradise with the VAST trail just down the road. Enjoy the benefits of convenience and privacy from a wonderful Vermont homestead!