10 murdough

Get away or stay right here in this pretty bungalow with deeded access to Island Pond in low-tax Stoddard! Watch the resident loons from your kayak, walk to the town beach for some sun or to the general store for ice cream, or head just a little further up the road to launch your pontoon boat for a cruise up the 697-acre Highland Lake! Pick wild blueberries on Pitcher Mountain and discover Stoddard Rocks on one of almost countless hiking trails in the area. You can also relax under the pergola on this 10'x24' deck, or work in the pollinator garden. In winter, snowmobile trails open up and the pond freezes for skating or cross-country skiing, while the gas "wood stove" provides a satisfying and cozy warmup at home. A fence that surrounds the decks, shed and front yard can help ensure peace of mind with little ones and pets, and a 2016 renovation that added a living room and bedroom with cathedral ceiling made this home feel spacious and light. The foyer has plenty of closet space, a long bench and stowage for shoes and boots, and the small, second bedroom is currently used as an office. The front room, full of book shelves, serves as a library/reading room/game area. Showings start with an open house Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sellers can close from September 1 on, so you can make this your first foliage season in your new Stoddard home!