Photographs courtesy of LandVest
There’s nothing wrong with dreaming of an endless summer—especially in the Northeast. With summers spent in beautiful beach towns from the Hamptons to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, it can be understandably melancholic when the seasons shift, the leaves change color, and a crisp breeze returns to the air. However, this Vermont farm would certainly soften the blow.
Star Hill Farm, located in South Woodstock, is a grand country escape. Situated on more than 183 acres, it’s an idyllic spot to watch the leaves turn from green to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. Come winter, take advantage of one of the nearby ski mountains or walk around the quaint town of Woodstock. However, whoever purchases the pricey $18 million estate may never want to leave the property.
The grounds consist of a swimming pond next to a circa-1700s cape house and barn, which have been rebuilt as a two-bedroom guest house and party barn perfect for lively holidays. The main residence, a grand stone home completed in 2010, boasts 11,400 square feet. Totaling seven bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom (plus three powder rooms), Star Hill Farm is certainly an entertainment destination. A gambrel barn for indoor sports and a heated six-car garage add to the wow factor.
This Vermont property rivals even the most impressive Hamptons homes, as it should for its steep price tag. The home is listed with Christopher Lang of LandvVest, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.