Sweet, updated and sunny raised ranch is both people and horse-ready. Homesteading, too. Yet a 13 min commute to Main St Montpelier. Your downtime is private in the mostly fenced, big and sunny yard and on this oversized 44' x 12' back deck. Inside, enjoy single floor living! Most everything is fresh; kitchen appliances, sink, countertop, LED lighting, a new wood stove and liner, vinyl plank flooring, bathroom vanity, fixtures, floors and lighting for starters. Upstairs is kitchen and deck, dining, living room, full bath and two sunny bedrooms. In the heated, walk-out basement, enjoy the sunny bonus room for guests, exercise or work with supplemental wood stove heat. A huge workshop area supports your side-gig or hobbies. Seller has a pet grooming/boarding business with a dog shower station in basement. Outside: enjoy the newer 3 stall 12 x 36 Amish-built stable, 2 paddocks and a roughed-in riding ring. Homestead right out of the gate with the shed, renovated hen palace, level sunny yard, raised beds, fruit trees & bushes. Septic pumped, '22 water test, permits & receipts available. See improvements list. Amtrak passes down & back 1x a day like a clock. Adopt active dog grooming business...Northfield=7 min., I-89 Exit 8= 8 min, Capitol=13 min. Seller motivated, set up a showing today!