luxury house with pool for sale Montpelier, United States

Positioned behind a tree-lined private drive in the Hanover countryside, Ivy Knoll is a nearly 9,000 square foot estate of uncommon intention, a property conceived not as a collection of rooms but as a complete environment, one where architecture, materials, technology, and landscape have been orchestrated with a precision rarely encountered outside the world's great private residences. From the motor court, the statement is immediate. A facade of solid white rises with the quiet authority of something built to last generations, its custom stone surrounds and sills framing every arched window with the kind of detail that signals the quality concealed within. The Italian fountain at the entrance confirms what is already understood. After dark, the exterior soffit lighting, architectural uplighting, and professionally designed landscape illumination give the estate a nocturnal presence that is, in equal measure, theatrical and refined. The interior rewards a slow walk. The foyer opens onto rooms of genuine depth and character: a custom Italian marble fireplace surround anchors the living room, designer wallpaper envelops the master suite, and custom cabinetry flows through every level of the home. The kitchen is appointed with professional grade appliances throughout. The master bath features a zero entry shower. A hidden pantry with a sliding library ladder is concealed behind a seamless wall. The piano room occupies the turret, its custom built-in bench following the gentle curve of the rounded walls. A walk-up third floor attic expands the footprint further still. No room speaks more directly to the spirit of Ivy Knoll than the Jungle Room, opening off the kitchen with its own dedicated entrance from the rear grounds and parking court. A hand-painted tropical mural covers every surface floor to ceiling, a custom octagonal-shaped bar anchors the space, and guests arriving from the back of the property move directly into the gathering without touching the rest of the house. It is a room with a name because it has earned one. The outdoor environment is its own destination. A saltwater heated pool and spa finished in bullnose travertine, flanked by fire bowls and a fire pit table, is managed through a single integrated system. Water spouts animate the pool. A putting green with LED cups extends the grounds into the evening hours. The heated screened porch, accessible through an accordion door, closes the distance between inside and out without sacrificing either. Forested land frames the entire property on all sides. The estate's technical infrastructure is equally serious. A smart home system governs audio, lighting, climate, security, and surveillance from three mounted touchscreen panels throughout the home. Interior and exterior surround sound with subwoofer is present throughout. A whole house generator ensures uninterrupted operation. A whole house water filtration system, conditioned crawl space with three access points, and roof drains encircling the entire home complete the picture of a residence engineered without compromise.

Positioned behind a tree-lined private drive in the Hanover countryside, Ivy Knoll is a nearly 9,000 square foot estate of uncommon intention, a property conceived not as a collection of rooms but as a complete environment, one where architecture, materials, technology, and landscape have been orchestrated with a precision rarely encountered outside the world's great private residences. From the motor court, the statement is immediate. A facade of solid white rises with the quiet authority of something built to last generations, its custom stone surrounds and sills framing every arched window with the kind of detail that signals the quality concealed within. The Italian fountain at the entrance confirms what is already understood. After dark, the exterior soffit lighting, architectural uplighting, and professionally designed landscape illumination give the estate a nocturnal presence that is, in equal measure, theatrical and refined. The interior rewards a slow walk. The foyer opens onto rooms of genuine depth and character: a custom Italian marble fireplace surrounds the living room, designer wallpaper envelops the master suite, and custom cabinetry flows through every level of the home. The kitchen is appointed with professional grade appliances throughout. The master bath features a zero entry shower. A hidden pantry with a sliding library ladder is concealed behind a seamless wall. The piano room occupies the turret, its custom built-in bench following the gentle curve of the rounded walls. A walk-up third floor attic expands the footprint further still. No room speaks more directly to the spirit of Ivy Knoll than the Jungle Room, opening off the kitchen with its own dedicated entrance from the rear grounds and parking court. A hand-painted tropical mural covers every surface floor to ceiling, a custom octagonal-shaped bar anchors the space, and guests arriving from the back of the property move directly into the gathering without touching the rest of the house. It is a room with a name because it has earned one. The outdoor environment is its own destination. A saltwater heated pool and spa finished in bullnose travertine, flanked by fire bowls and a fire pit table, is managed through a single integrated system. Water spouts animate the pool. A putting green with LED cups extends the grounds into the evening hours. The heated screened porch, accessible through an accordion door, closes the distance between inside and out without sacrificing either. Forested land frames the entire property on all sides. The estate's technical infrastructure is equally serious. A smart home system governs audio, lighting, climate, security, and surveillance from three mounted touchscreen panels throughout the home. Interior and exterior surround sound with subwoofer is present throughout. A whole house generator ensures uninterrupted operation. A whole house water filtration system, conditioned crawl space with three access points, and roof drains encircling the entire home complete the picture of a residence engineered without compromise. There is no comparable property in the Richmond region.

Welcome to 785 Oak Spring Lane, a serene European-style estate that beautifully balances grandeur and serenity. Custom built in 2015 for NBA legend Ben Wallace and family, this exceptional property spans over 22,000 sq. ft. and rests on 35 private acres across three parcels, creating a true sanctuary for those who value both luxury and seclusion. Step inside the dramatic two-story foyer where curved dual staircases and a floating catwalk make a striking first impression. The living room’s soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and refined architectural details create a space that feels both grand and welcoming. Throughout the home, you’ll find travertine and cherry hardwood floors, intricate millwork, and refined moldings showcase craftsmanship throughout. The chef’s kitchen is a showpiece, outfitted with Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Asko appliances throughout, perfect for everyday living or lavish entertaining. Double islands, dual full-size refrigerators and freezers, and a butler’s pantry provide exceptional functionality. Cherry hardwood floors continue seamlessly into the space, accented by quadruple crown molding, recessed lighting, and a gas fireplace that adds a cozy focal point. A built-in curved banquette surrounded by walls of windows creates a cheerful spot for casual dining or morning coffee, making this kitchen as practical as it is visually stunning. The primary suite is a private sanctuary. A double-door entry leads into a suite featuring a lounge with a curved wall of windows, drop-down TV, and dry and wet bars, all elegantly incorporated into the space. The spa-inspired ensuite boasts an oversized steam shower, jacuzzi soaking tub, and double vanities. One walk-in closet with built-ins and an island complements and an additional one with an impressive two-story designer closet featuring a Dacor wine dispenser, jewelry drawers, granite counters, extensive built-ins, seating, and a mirrored wall — a true haven for organization and indulgence. Five additional bedrooms and thirteen baths provide ample comfort and privacy for family and guests. The walk-out lower level is entertainment central, with a game room, full bar, weight room, and in-home sports court complete with a climbing wall and viewing balcony—a nod to the home’s athletic legacy. A full elevator, mudroom, and double laundry enhance daily convenience. Outside, enjoy resort-style living with a Gunite infinity-edge pool, hot tub, tanning shelf, and Bluestone terraces and screened porch overlooking the pool, pond, and wooded surroundings. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the 6-car attached garage and 7+ car detached garage. Additional highlights include a geothermal system, whole-house generator, and pond fed irrigation system. Priced Below Assessed Value! A true masterpiece, retreat, and legacy — this is the one with every possibility.

Gracious 1937 architecture and a fearless contemporary eye live in rare harmony at this Louis W. Ballou-designed brick Colonial, set on more than three-quarters of an acre at the quiet back of Windsor Farms. Home to artist and textile designer Lindsay Cowles, it has been thoroughly renovated with respect for its original 10-ft ceilings, dentil moldings and rich paneling across more than 7,500 square feet on four levels. The commanding heated marble foyer opens to the dining room with a bay window and to the living room, which is equal parts sophisticated and playful, under a checked grasscloth ceiling and Luke Lamp Co. lighting. The kitchen, designed through the combined lens of a classically trained chef and an artist, pairs white oak cabinetry and a hand-reeded island with striking Calacatta Viola marble, La Cornue, Sub-Zero and Wolf, with a hidden walk-in pantry. An arched jewel-box bar leads to the color-drenched library, and a heated-limestone family room with an impressive slatted fireplace wall and curved bar overlooks the gardens through new windows. The mudroom with drop-zone lockers and an adjoining pool bath opens to the pool. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, TV lift, steam shower and custom radius vanities, plus an adjoining bedroom and bath that work as a second dressing room and bath. All bathrooms are renovated with Waterworks fixtures, designer tile, custom vanities, and heated floors. The systems match the finishes: new electrical with three 200-amp panels, plumbing and HVAC, reverse osmosis water, and a commercial-size generator. Outside, Charles Gillette's original gardens, refreshed by Marcia Fryer, frame bluestone terraces, a private yard, and a renovated saltwater pool with a heater/chiller. Seven bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, a third-floor playroom with bar, a lower-level rec room and gym with sauna, and a 3-car garage complete the home. A Ballou house, finished by an artist, every corner touched.

Known as the Schwarzschild House, this 1927 W. Duncan Lee-designed Georgian Revival occupies a true double lot within the Monument Avenue Historic District, a National Historic Landmark, and remains a remarkably intact example of Lee’s residential work, offering the scale, privacy, and garden setting of a country house in the heart of the city. Generously proportioned rooms retain an extraordinary degree of original fabric, from the sweeping curved staircase and intricate plaster ceilings to carved millwork, paneled living and dining rooms, marble fireplaces, and original hardwood floors. The second floor offers three bedrooms with en-suite baths plus a gracious sitting room with fireplace, wet bar, and private limestone terrace. The third floor adds a fourth bedroom, two beautifully appointed dressing suites with extensive custom closets and private baths, one with a soaking tub and both with generous showers, as well as laundry. Beyond, the brick-walled Charles Gillette garden unfolds around a lily pond, wisteria-covered pergola, mature magnolias, limestone terrace, irrigation system, and fully conditioned summer house. Two conditioned detached garages provide four-car parking, with climate-controlled wine storage below. Original architectural drawings convey.