24 Common WayCharlotte, VT 05445Price: $489,000

Welcome home to Champlain Valley Cohousing, a friendly, close-knit community at the end of a meandering private road. Step outside and you're offered a community green, the Charlotte Town Trail, and 125 acres of shared woods, gardens, meadows, creeks, ponds, orchards, and farmland. It's a safe, connected place to live, with room to roam right outside your door. Inside, hardwood floors and generous windows fill the open living space with sunshine from morning to evening. Kick off your boots in the spacious mudroom, made for muddy trails, ski gear, and garden harvests. The first-floor bedroom and full bath are perfect for guests or easy one-level living, while upstairs you'll find two more bedrooms, a second full bath, and a bright loft that can be a playroom, reading nook, or home office. The large unfinished basement gives you plenty of storage and room to grow. Coffee on the deck, dinner on the patio, or a stroll through the community gardens: outdoor living is easy here. Heat pumps keep the home comfortable year-round, owned solar helps keep energy costs low, and a water filtration system adds peace of mind. Everything you love about Vermont is close by;The Old Brick Store, Charlotte Town Beach, and Mt. Philo State Park. Burlington and Middlebury are a scenic 25-minute drive, and major ski areas are only 30 to 60 minutes from home.