Isle La Motte $ 799,995

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This property Closed on 1/4/23 for $735,000

Enchanting waterfront paradise with exquisite sunset views!


PROPERTY ADDRESS

2755 West Shore Road Isle La Motte, VT

This charming, unique restored historic waterfront home c. 1890, with carriage house & barn on 2.9 acres of land, is an enchanted paradise of landscaped gardens, meditation pagoda, outdoor living spaces, central courtyard with fireplace and pizza oven, and 100' of private beach. Ideal for magnificent sunset viewing and living in your own private paradise!

This is an opportunity to own a unique property in a beautiful location along coveted Lake Champlain waterfront in Vermont. This property is perfect for a large extended family, or small business opportunity for an integrated living community, bnb, or retreat center. This property has been successfully run many years as an airbnb, private/business retreat, with private tenants in the apartments.

The property was designed to exist in serenity and harmony with the lake and land, offering organic gardens including perennials, herbs, berries (elderberry, currant, raspberry, gooseberry), fruit & nut trees (plum, apple, walnut).

The property includes the original historic main house that has been lovingly restored and maintained including improvement or replacement of all mechanicals (septic, plumbing, electric, heating, roofing, fire alarm system) along with newly remodeled bathrooms, kitchen, porches, bedrooms, and floors.

The main house has a flexible open plan and includes 4 bedrooms (upstairs, sleeps 10), and three bathrooms. The upstairs bath includes a spa bath design with jetted tub, walk in shower, and bidet. The downstairs includes an open living room facing the lake with wood stove, and hardwood floor and ceiling; a large open family room filled with light by the surrounding windows and kept warm by a new pellet stove.
Walking out from either living or family room are enclosed covered porches for indoor-outdoor living.
The kitchen has been opened up, and fully remodeled with access to the front porch for more opportunity to bring the fresh lake breeze during the warm summer months.

The carriage house includes two apartments (total of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths) with separate entrances and decks; a spa-therapy treatment room (massage), a workshop, and mechanical room. Additional space is located downstairs for plenty of storage or potential remodel to additional living space.
The carriage house has been lovingly maintained including improvement or replacement of all mechanicals (septic, plumbing, electric, heating, pellet stove) along with improvements to the kitchens and bedrooms.
Each apartment is on its own zone for heating, and the basement (downstairs) level is a separate heating zone.

The attached barn includes two pens, and large storage space Fenced pasture currently houses alpacas and goats. The space is perfect for horses or other farm animals.

A central outdoor feature, is the courtyard surrounded by a fence on one side with lush landscaping, creating the perfect private experience. The courtyard boasts an outdoor fireplace and pizza oven designed and built by a renown Vermont stonemason. In the center of the courtyard is a fountain with brick stone, designed to bring the two buildings together.

Another favorite outdoor feature is the deck over the lake, offering the perfect space for outdoor relaxation while watching the sunset over the lake shore.
The private lake front is a mix of sand and rock shoreline with a gradual water depth, perfect for swimming. A mooring for up to 25' boat is located off the beach shore.

In the back fields, lies the garden rich in composted soil, producing a bounty of harvest each year. The open field in the back of the property has been left to grow to nourish the wildlife it contains (bees, birds, fox, rabbit).
In the back field a small tiny cabin with electric, water, shower, composting toilet system is perfect for those outdoor family or guests who want the camping option. The magic of this space, includes the glorious sunrises each morning!

This is truly unique land, meant to be roamed, cherished, and loved. If you are looking to live in harmony, serenity and paradise, this is it!

View Property video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtzQuMT0g3M

**Private owner financing available to qualified buyer**


More property information available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtzQuMT0g3M

Basic Features
  • Square Footage (finished space) 2470 SF
  • Acreage 2.9
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Baths 3

Additional Features
  • Special Features: Accessory Apartment, Acreage, Barn, Deck, Fireplace Wood, Open Floorplan, Porch, Screened In Porch, Water Views, Woodstove, Workshop
  • Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry, Office
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wide Pine
  • Garage: Area By Barn, Attached
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Heating Sources: Oil, Propane, Wood
  • Property Type: Farm, Multi Family, Single Family, Waterfront
Property ID: #11754