Surrounded by peace & quiet, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom sits tucked away on 40 +/- private acres in the beautiful Calais, VT! Only 20 minutes to the state capital, Montpelier, this is an excellent opportunity for a quaint country homestead with convenient proximity to employment, entertainment, & town amenities! Setback from a private drive, the property features 5 +/- acres of open land ideal for livestock and gardening as well as a .16 +/- acre pond, multiple apple trees, a detached 2-bay barn, and three additional outbuildings ideal for storage & farming! Beautiful stone steps lead the way to the front entry of the home where you will find a spacious first floor living space with an abundance of natural light through the foyer skylight and oversized windows & doors featured in the dining room/living room. Enjoy the breeze or relax on the desirable backyard patio & lawn accessible through two sliders featured in the dining room. Around the corner, you will find the 1st floor bedroom as well as the full bathroom with a glorious soaking tub & walk-in shower. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms each offer a balcony & built-in storage! High-speed internet, TV & telephone services are available through Consolidated. Doug Lilley Drive is a privately maintained & plowed road. Enjoy winter snowmobiling recreation with access to the greater VAST trail network just minutes from the property off the nearby Lightening Ridge Road! Not enrolled in Current Use but is likely eligible.