Listings by Ave Cook

Set on 91± acres in the heart of Charlotte, Vermont, this exceptional lakefront estate offers a rare combination of natural beauty and deep privacy. With long views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks to the west, the property spans rolling pasture, mature woodlands, curated gardens, and a private waterfront. A gravel drive leads from the main house, past a spring-fed pond and to the meadows, with a different view of the mountain, lake, and pastoral views from each building. Few properties on the lake rival the scale and versatility of this one. At its heart is a full equestrian complex, including a 21-stall horse barn with two tack rooms and a regulation-size indoor riding arena. A separate red barn houses a former workshop, extensive hay storage, and a finished office with exposed beams and custom cabinetry. For aviation enthusiasts, a grass airstrip and 48-foot wood-sided hangar offer direct takeoff and landing access, a rare feature for lakefront property in Vermont. The 3,475± sq. ft. traditional-style estate blends classic design with authentic materials, old growth pine floors, hand-hewn beams, slate entries, and multiple woodburning fireplaces. In the main house, five bedrooms and four full baths, three half baths are spread across three levels, including a lower-level suite with a fireplace and a sauna located just down the hall. The kitchen, equipped with Viking appliances and a vintage Elmira woodstove, opens to a warm dining room with stone fireplace and sunroom with slate floors and skylights. The adjacent guest house includes two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, and lakeview bedrooms, perfect for extended guests or caretakers. This property is not simply a home, but a generational opportunity, over 90 acres of private land with 2,929± feet of Lake Champlain shoreline, designed for a life of recreation, retreat, and legacy stewardship. Located in one of Charlotte’s most desirable enclaves, it is under 30 minutes to downtown Burlington, yet feels a world apart.

Tucked away in Vermont’s countryside, this 36.6± acre farm features open pastures, three connected ponds, and a beautifully renovated farmhouse. Combining well-designed outdoor spaces, quality equestrian facilities, and modern sustainable systems, this property offers privacy, natural beauty, and a genuine connection to the land. More than just a property, this is a lifestyle ready to be lived. Walk across the footbridge to the pastures, observe wildlife at the pond, or enjoy skating during the winter months. With sunlit perennial and vegetable gardens and peaceful views, this property is prepared for its next chapter. Highlights include: -Renovated farmhouse with timeless details: Three bedrooms and three full baths featuring unique stained-glass accents, oak, Brazilian cherry, pine and tiled floors, a Tulikivi masonry stove from Finland, and large windows overlooking the gardens. Multiple porches provide comfortable spaces to enjoy the surroundings year-round. -Exceptional equestrian amenities: Amish-built six stall horse barn with tack room and hay loft, fenced paddock, tractor shed, and ample barn storage offer everything needed for horse care or hobby farming. -A dedicated well and wellhouse for the barn provide ample water for livestock with a watering system. Outdoor spaces for all seasons: Three connected ponds including one suitable for skating, a tea house built on the pond’s edge, a screen house for summer evenings, a large fenced vegetable garden with sprinkler system, fruit trees, and a gravel patio with firepit overlooking the pond. -Versatile outbuildings: Detached two bay garage with unfinished upstairs with ADU potential, multiuse barn with workshop, woodshed, and additional storage buildings provide practical space for a variety of uses. -Modern and sustainable systems: Fifty-eight SunCommon solar panels, underground power, propane heat with minisplits, two drilled wells, and updated electrical service combine efficiency and convenience while respecting the property’s natural setting. Privately located in Charlotte, just five minutes from the center of town and 30 minutes from Burlington, this property offers more than a home. It provides a quiet retreat, connection to nature, and room to create your ideal lifestyle.