This Sunday, February 28th, 2020 from 11:00-1:00 PM, Geri Reilly Real Estate will be hosting an Open House! Before you head to the mountain to ski this weekend, swing by St. Albans and take a peek at the  home that we have for sale on French Hill Road!

We look forward to seeing you there!

78 French Hill Road, St. Albans, VT 

 

You will fall in love with this beautiful, newly built, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath colonial, with spectacular lake and Adirondack views. The open concept is perfect for entertaining and family fun! The chef's kitchen boasts of a 20' island, stainless appliances, custom cabinets, quartz countertops and walk in pantry, which all flow to the formal dining and great room, with floor to ceiling windows, a gas fireplace with stone hearth, beautiful hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, and 12' slider that opens to two of three decks. Enjoy Lake Champlain sunsets from every angle, expansive mudroom with built-ins and tile floor, perfect for all your winter needs, first floor quest bedroom and den/office with ample storage, and first floor laundry. Second floor offers two spacious sunny guest bedrooms and full bath, private master suite with cathedral ceilings, reading nook, private balcony with 12' sliding doors for your private lake views, master bath includes tiled shower with three shower heads, double vanity, soaking tub and custom walk-in closet. Walkout basement with 1/2 bath, spacious area ready to be finished, three car garage with bonus room, plus detached two car garage and shed. Enjoy the outdoors on this 4.19 acre lot, complete with babbling brook and woods to explore. Easy access to I-89, city amenities, skiing, parks and trails, medical center and city center.

MLS# 4845948 / $759,900

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Adams Apple Orchard and Farm Market

This diverse farm on Old Stage Road in Williston is a local favorite in every season! The farm offers a variety of Vermont foods and products. They have a full selection of annuals, herbs and vegetable plants in the spring time and locally sourced produce in the summer. In the fall, Adams offers all the popular fall activities, including apple picking, cider products, animal petting, pumpkins galore and more! The farm continues to be lively in the months before Christmas with their selection of Christmas trees, wreathes, and more. Now available at Adams – curbside pickup!  Source: https://adamsfarmmarket.com/

 

 

Taft Corners

One of the retail havens of Chittenden County, Taft Corners houses large box stores, restaurants, Mom and Pop stores, automotive dealerships and shops, clothing retailers and more! The popular destination’s name come from a man named John Taft who settled in the town of Williston in 1818 and the name has been up for discussion is recent years, as many find themselves misspelling it. Source: https://bit.ly/3aMTtmK

 

 

Catamount Outdoor Family Center

Found on the southeast side of the town, the Catamount Outdoor Family Center oversees recreational activities throughout the Catamount Community Forest. In the summer at the center, enjoy hiking, biking, running trails, lessons, clinics and races. For kids, the Catamount Outdoor Family Center offers summer camps for grades 1-12. Winter activities include cross country skiing, sledding, mountain biking, snowshoeing, lessons and clinics. There’s something for everyone in every season! Source: http://catamountoutdoorfamilycenter.org/

 

 

Five Tree Hill & Mud Pond Conservation Area

If you’re looking for a shorter hike in Williston, this is it. The grassy, open area at the end of the walking trail marks Five Tree Hill’s lookout. Found just over a mile from the parking area, the lookout boasts sweeping views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, Brownell Mountain and, eastward, the Green Mountains. Five sugar maple trees once stood in the open area, hence where the area garnered its name. Wooden, numbered signs on the trail correspond to the brochure and provide interesting tidbits during your hike! Find the trail map in the link. Source: https://bit.ly/372FCHT

 

 

DID YOU KNOW: The Williston town motto is “old town charm, new town spirit.”

Bolton Valley Resort

Open year round, Bolton Valley Resort has much to offer to vacation goers, locals, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. In the warmer months, enjoy the disc golf course, hiking, mountain biking and summer camps. Winter activities include alpine skiing and riding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, backcountry skiing and split boarding, lessons and more! Be sure to visit the base lodge and the Sports Center during your stay. No skis or experience? No problem! Bolton Valley offers lessons and rentals for all winter activities.

www.boltonvalley.com

 

Bolton Potholes

Owned by the Vermont River Conservancy, the Bolton Potholes are located on Joiner Brook River on the west side of the Bolton Valley Access Road. Visitors come from all over Vermont seeking a refreshing swim in the hot summer months. Over time, the Joiner River has carved large pothole shaped holes in the bedrock of the river. These have formed a succession of three cascading waterfalls that descend over 45 feet into the pool below. Stronger swimmers will enjoy the two, upper potholes and the last waterfall and portion of the river channel is family friendly!

www.vermontriverconservancy.org/completed-projects/bolton-potholes

 

Camels Hump State Park

At 4,081 feet, Camel’s Hump holds the rank of third highest elevation in the state of Vermont. Camel’s Hump” is actually the fourth name known for the peak. Originally, the Waubanaukee Indians named it “Saddle Mountain.” In the 1600s, Samuel de Champlain’s explorers gave it the name “lion couchant,” which in French means “resting lion.” The name “Camel’s Rump” was given to the mountain by Ira Allen’s map in 1798 and was later changed to “Camel’s Hump.” Prime real estate for hiking, camping, day trips and trails, this state park has it all!

www.vtstateparks.com/camelshump.html

 

Mount Mansfield State Forest

The Mount Mansfield State Forest is comprised of 44,444 acres, spanning seven towns and three counties, making it the largest forest in Vermont. Named after the tallest peak in the state, the forest is home to two alpine ski resorts, Smuggler’s Notch Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort and two Nordic ski centers, Bolton Nordic Center and Mount Mansfield Touring Center. The forest also hosts many backcountry ski trails, snowmobile trails and mountain biking trails. Other activities include hiking (especially along the Long Trail), rock climbing, ice climbing, bouldering, fishing, hunting, and trapping. There is something for everyone!

www.fpr.vermont.gov/mt-mansfield-state-forest-0

 

 

*FUN FACT: The thin strip of land, on the southern side of the Winooski River that runs east to west through Bolton, is known as “the back side of the river.”