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508 Reservoir Road, Canaan, VT
2004 Williston Road, South Burlington VT 05403 | www.preferredpropertiesvt.com | Phone: (802) 862-9106 | Fax: (802) 862-6266
Curtis Trousdale,Owner, Broker, Realtor
Cell: [email protected]
Property Description508 Reservoir Road, Canaan, VT
OverviewCome visit this amazing 98 acre recreational escape in the beautiful town of Canaan, Vermont.This is truly the Northeast Kingdom, and is an ideal spot for an extended family get-a-way orcorporate retreat. This mostly wooded, perfectly manicured vacation compound includes four24’ x 24’ cabins complete with kitchens, baths, beautiful living and sleeping quarters &expansive decks. All cabins come furnished and decorated!
For family fun and corporate team building, there is a fully equipped sugarhouse complete withstainless bulk tank and arch. This building includes a large common eating and sleeping areaalong with a full kitchen. This keeps all of the hard workers going for those long days sugaring.Currently they tap only 500 trees, but the operation can easily be expanded to over 2,000.
The 44’ x 24’ Common Lodge is complete with a “Chef’s Kitchen” and the outside grillingcenter is used for relaxing with family & friends, sharing meals, and corporate events. Imaginesitting on the expansive decks enjoying the trout pond and wonderful views. For the littleones, there is a huge children’s play area, complete with playhouse, swings, see-saw andmore.
To maintain this gorgeous property, there is a huge 30’ x 60’ two story heated main garage &workshop all on standard grid power. The second floor is a fully equipped caretaker’sapartment with bedroom, bath, kitchen and open concept living area. It even has its ownbalcony with wonderful views. The other decoctions of the top floor are used for personalstorage.
For heavy equipment & toy storage, there is a second 90’ x 28’ multi-bay garage w/10ft & 12ftdoors. Several of the bays are gravel floored for the big stuff, and then there are two bays thatare concrete for more standard vehicle storage.
Don’t be surprised to see deer jumping across your driveway and watching you as you pass.This area is well-known for excellent deer, bear and moose hunting. The property featuresover 6 miles of ATV trails and direct access to the VAST snowmobile trail system.
Bordering Canada on one side, the entire property is in the United States. The border crossingto Canada is approximately 0.5 miles drive on Route 253.
For complete descriptions and specifications of each individual structure please see thedescription later in the brochure.
Utilities:Propane: Your ChoiceWood: Taken off PropertyElectricity: Vermont Elec Coop $15 - 20 (Avg. Monthly)
Note: The seasonal use of the property by the owner has negated any type of accurate estimation ofpropane, wood and electricity. They have not visited the property often over the last severalyears.
High Speed Internet: There is no hard line broadband internet currently available onReservoir Road. Satellite is a viable option with a wired or wirelessconnection between buildings.
Taxes:
Town of Canaan 2015 $11,365.23 (Non-homestead Rate)
General Information:
Roads/Driveway: Reservoir road is a year-round, town maintained gravel road up tothe edge of the property. The entrance to this property is gatedand locked. The roads throughout the property are excellent andhave been carefully built, ditched and culverted.
The Canaan Fire District maintains a fire reservoir at the end of themain access road past the gate. They occasionally visit this formaintenance.
Water: The Main Garage (the first building) is connected to the town ofCanaan city water. The other cabins are connected to a dug wellon the property.
Power: The Main Garage (the first building) is connected to standard gridpower using the Vermont Electric Coop. It has 200 amp service.The other cabins use a combination of generator and solar power.
Furnishings: The owner would like the majority of the main furniture anddecorations to stay. This is included in the listed price. A final listof what they plan to take with them will be provided at the time of aPurchase and Sale. None of the heavy equipment will stay and thelarge antique woodstove in The Lodge will not stay.
Wastewater: On January 1, 2007 the state of Vermont grandfathered all existingwastewater and potable water supply systems to be legal and tostate standards. Any changes to the use of the property, i.e.vacation home to primary residence, addition of bedrooms, etc.require a state wastewater permit. This property was used as avacation home on 1/1/07. To be used as a primary residence, thebuyer will have to apply for a state wastewater permits.
Use Value Appraisal: Known as “Current use,” this is a tax abatement program. The landin the program is taxed at the agricultural or timber rate, greatlyreducing the properties yearly taxes. Each building spot has a 2acre section withheld from the program. (UVA PaperworkAvailable on Request)
Area Information:
Nearby Airports: Morrisville-Stowe State Airport: 1 Hour, 20 Minutes – Smallairport serving private and charter aircraft.
Burlington International Airport: 2 Hours, 50 Minutes –Regional hub serviced by major airlines, connecting toairports across the country.
Montreal International Airport: 2 Hours, 20 Minutes – Majorinternational airport with destinations worldwide.
Nearby Cities: Burlington: 2 Hours, 50 MinutesMontreal: 2 Hours, 20 MinutesBoston: 3 Hours, 50 MinutesHartford, CT: 4 Hours, 35 Minutes
Canaan Canaan is a small rural town in Essex County with apopulation of 1078. It is bordered by Quebec Province inCanada to the North, and New Hampshire to the East.
Link: Canaan (Wikipedia)
The Northeast Kingdom: Canaan is part of Vermont’s acclaimed and picturesqueNortheast Kingdom, composed of Essex, Orleans andCaledonia counties. It’s known as a recreation destinationwith Skiing, fall foliage and maple syrup production. TheNational Geographic society has named it one of the mostdesirable places to visit in both the United States and theworld
Link: Travel the Kingdom
Great Averill Pond: Nearby Great Averill Pond, is a large 812 acre fresh waterlake with fantastic fishing, boating, swimming and more!Plentiful fish species include Brook Trout, Lake Trout andRainbow Smelt.
Link: Great Averill Pond
Little Averill Pond: Nearby Little Averill Pond is a 467 acre fresh water lakeoffering fantastic fishing, boating swimming and more!
Connecticut River The Connecticut River is the largest and longest river in NewEngland, flowing from northern New Hampshire along theentire eastern Vermont border to Long Island Sound inConnecticut. Great fishing, canoeing and more with fishspecies including brook trout, rainbow trout, bass, catfishand many others!
Link: Connecticut River
The Kingdom State Forest: The Kingdom State Forest is one of Vermont’s largest stateforests at 31,492 acres. It offers beautiful, pristine wildernessfor hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, hunting and more!
DISCLAIMER: This map is for general reference only and was created from other sources that may or may not contain errors or otherwise be reli-able. This map and data should not be used for navigation and may not reflect recent construction, logging or other commercial or private activity on the property. Measurements, distances and areas may not be accurate. The Listing Agency and Seller encourage all buyers, agents or other buyer representatives to perform their own due diligence and not rely only on this information. This information may not be made part of a con-tract. Listing Agency and Seller will not be responsible for decisions and offers made from this informa-tion. GENERAL MAP SOURCES: Field Evidence, Town Maps
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The Routhier CabinFootprint: 24’ x 24’ plus deckPower: Generator & solar panelsHeating: Propane wall furnace & woodstoveWater: From pump houseAppliances: Propane range & fridge
The Routhier was the owner’s first cabin and has a “Sugaring Theme”. The kitchen counters and sink are bent steel imitating sap buckets. The bathroom features an actual sap bucket as a sink and a unique shower made from a galvanized culvert! This is a single floor cabin with a storage loft. The walls are pine for a soft, warm feel. It is an open concept with four beautiful bunks made from round logs. There is a large 8 x 22 deck with seasonal views and it overlooks the beautiful sugar woods. The watch tower is the highest point on the property with an access latter. From the tower you can see both the beautiful landscape of the US and Canada. The access to the snowmobile trails is directly behind this cabin.
The Richie CabinFootprint: 24’ x 24’ plus deckPower: Generator & Solar PanelHeating: Propane wall furnace & WoodstoveWater: Gravity fed from wellAppliances: Propane range and refrigerator
The Richie is a personal favorite with a contemporary interior featuring first floor bedroom and an adult sleeping loft. The two level decks are 16 x 8 and 16 x 16 and feature very nice views of the valley and mountains. The home has a ¾ bath.
The Stephen CabinFootprint: 24’ x 24’ plus deckPower: Generator & Solar PanelHeating: Propane wall furnace & WoodstoveWater: Gravity fed from wellAppliances: Propane range and refrigerator
The Stephan sits well away from the other cabins on its own little ridge that overlooks the green valley below. This is the newest of the cabins and features a two level deck, 16 x 12 and 16 x 8. The décor is country, with earthy tones and a nice open floor plan. It has 1 bedroom and a sleeping/play loft for the kids with a regular set of stairs. It also has a ¾ bath.
The Tony CabinFootprint: 24’ x 24’ plus deckPower: Generator & Solar PanelHeating: Propane wall furnace & WoodstoveWater: Gravity fed from wellAppliances: Propane range & fridge
The Tony sits away from the other cabins, yet is easy walking distance to The Lodge. It has its own little pond out front and views are of the beautiful common area of the compound. The décor is pine walls for a classic homey feel. One bedroom plus a sleeping loft with an open country kitchen featuring a very nice woodstove. It also has a ¾ bath. The cabins deck is 8 x 16.
The LodgeFootprint: 44’ x 24’ plus decksPower: From generator shedHeating: Propane wall furnaces & wood stoveWater: From pump house wellAppliances: Propane range & electric fridge
The Lodge is simply a beautiful structure with soaring ceilings and exposed beams. It has the feel of the great hunting lodges of old with the flair of modern conveniences. There is a chef’s kitchen with large granite countertops –perfect for preparing large family meals or corporate meeting meals. The huge central table has room for all your family. There is plenty of addi-tional space with tables for games and comfy chairs for quiet reading. The immense decks look out on a trout pond and the kids play area. To the left of the lodge, yet connected, is the outdoor grilling area. There is a ½ bath.
The Sugar HouseFootprint: Cabin 24’ x 32’ Boiler Room 16’ x 16’Power: GeneratorHeating: WoodstoveWater: Gravity fed from wellAppliances: Propane range & fridge
The family sugar house is simply fantastic and just waiting for you to hang your buckets! The family normally tapped about 500 trees, but there are approximately 2000 available. There is a huge stainless sap bulk tank in the rear that leads to the boiling arch in the 16 x 16 boiling house. The owners put in a wonderful gathering area for those long nights and days of sugaring. It features bunk beds, a full kitchen and huge group eating area. There is a ½ bath.
Main GarageFootprint: Two Stories, 60’ x 30’Power: Standard Public Grid PowerHeating: Woodstoves, Propane HeatersWater: Public WaterAppliances: Gas range & electric fridge
The Main Garage is a combination of support vehicle storage, work-shops and a caretaker’s apartment. The first floor contains 1800 sf of heated garage with a large storage mezzanine. Workbenches are along one wall, and it’s setup with 220 power for shop equipment. The second floor has two large storage rooms for the owners “Sum-mer Fun Equipment” and a 3/4 bath. The 1 bedroom caretaker’s apartment offers a full bath, kitchen and huge living room. There is also a small balcony that has very nice valley views. Behind and to the side of the garage are two covered storage areas for storing
snowmobiles, ATV’s, wood and other such equipment. The main garage is outside of the gated entrance and there is no need to unlock the gate to use the building.
The generator room is used to power the main lodge. This is part of the Lodge and offers all of the fun of out-door grilling.
Next to the lodge is the Kids House. This tree house style structure features a “club house”, slide, swings and seesaw. A really great place for the kids to “let out some energy”.
The Equipment Garage is perfect for storage of heavy equipment and vehicles. It has three sections. First is a gravel floor, 48 x 28 section with 10’ sliding doors. The second is a concrete floored, 36 x 28 section with 14 swing-ing doors. There is also an attached 8 x 28 wood shed.
TABLE 205.5 - "R-2" RESIDENTIAL TWO
Objectives and Characteristics
The purpose of this district is to provide an area for residential use in a rural setting at a higher density than in the Rural Lands District. Since public water and sewer services are generally not available, this district includes areas where limitations for on-site sewage disposal are slight or moderate. This district includes areas which are not remote from more densely developed areas and which are served by an adequate year-round road system. Please see Canaan Town Zoning Map for locations.
Permitted Uses
1. Agriculture 2. Child Care 3. Dwelling, single family 4. Dwelling, two family 5. Dwelling, accessory 6. Forestry 7. Home Occupation 8. Accessory
All other uses within this district are Conditional Uses and require Conditional Use and Site Plan Review. Please refer to Sections 204, 207, 208 and 316.
Area and Dimensions
Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Dimension (ft)
Area (Acres) Width (ft) Front Each side Rear
2 200 30 20 20
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