Escape to your own private Vermont retreat without sacrificing convenience. Set on 4.7 heavily wooded acres just 3 minutes from downtown Waterbury, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an exceptional combination of privacy, natural beauty, and easy access to everything Vermont has to offer. The heart of the home is a dramatic great room with soaring 18-foot cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light, original wood floors, and a thermostat-controlled, high-efficiency J?tul propane stove that creates a warm and inviting gathering space. The great room opens to a spacious upper loft, currently used as a light-filled primary bedroom retreat with beautiful new wood floors. The main-floor bedroom also features new wood floors, while the freshly painted interior offers a clean and welcoming feel throughout. A finished basement provides valuable additional space, including a versatile room with laundry that could be used as a home office, gym, recreation room, guest space, or storage, with ample room to add a second bathroom. Outside, a full-length covered porch overlooks the peaceful wooded setting. Tucked well back from the road at the end of a picturesque, winding driveway, the home offers an incredible sense of seclusion. Two storage sheds provide plenty of room for outdoor equipment and recreational gear. The location is hard to beat. Downtown Waterbury's restaurants, breweries, and shops are just 3 minutes away, while I-89 is only 4 minutes from home. Enjoy easy access to the Camel's Hump trailhead, Winooski River, and Waterbury Reservoir for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and other outdoor adventures. Sugarbush, Stowe, and Mad River Glen are all approximately 20-30 minutes away, with Montpelier about 20 minutes and Burlington about 30 minutes. Whether you are looking for a year-round home or a Vermont getaway, this property offers a rare combination of complete woodland privacy and an unbeatable location.