This rural area is one of New England's most beautiful pastoral and wooded unspoiled realms and has long been one of Vermont's best kept secrets.
The Northeast Kingdom has been listed in the North American and international editions of "1,000 Places to See Before You Die", the New York Times best-selling book by Patricia Schultz. In 2006, the National Geographic Society named the Northeast Kingdom as the most desirable place to visit in the country and the ninth most desirable place to visit in the world!
The Northeast Kingdom offers the type of year round recreation not to be found in many other places. From mountain biking on groomed trails with spectacular vistas, to skiing some of the most challenging terrain in the east, to golfing and hiking. Burke Mountain recently purchased by the Ginn Company of Florida has been busy with expanding snow making, renovating the lodges and planning a huge expansion in the housing units on the mountain. With over 2000 feet of vertical drop, Burke offers some of the most challenging skiing in the east. This is a year-round recreation region known for fall foliage, dairy farms, famous Cabot cheese, snowmobiling, farmer's markets, and maple syrup. Home buyers seeking a family friendly lifestyle rich in natural four season wonder and old New England solitude, slower-pace, and charm, are discovering what it is all about to be a Vermonter with a home in the Kingdom.
The service communities in the area, such as St. Johnsbury, Newport, and Lyndonville, have no shortage of employment for both part time and many full time positions. Our local center for higher learning, Lyndon State College on Vail Hill, in Lyndon, VT, is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges and offers associates, bachelors and masters degrees. LSC has 12 varsity athletic programs competing in Division III of the NCAA. LSC's Channel 7 News was awarded the Nation's Best College Newscast for 2004 by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation. Lyndon State is forever expanding and offers employment opportunities as well as a wide array of degree programs and educational opportunities. EHV Weidmann, Fairbanks Scales, Lydall Industries and NSA are just a few of the full time employment opportunities in the area.
Towns in the Northeast Kingdom have a public elementary school or union school for your children to attend. There are also many private school options for those interested, for example Riverside School in Lyndon or The East Burke School in East Burke. The Steven's School in Peacham is a private school serving fifth through eighth grade students as they make the considerable transition from elementary to high school. Lyndon Institute and St. Johnsbury Academy are well-respected semi-private college preparatory secondary schools offering a multitude of opportunities for local students and dorm residents. One of the most appealing aspects of some of the small communities in the Kingdom is that they allow you to choose the school you wish your children to attend.
So you've decided to buy a home, land, or investment property in the Kingdom!
Purchasing real estate is a complex and major transaction with many details to be handled. It is important for you to understand that the real estate agent that shows you available properties most often will be actually negotiating for the seller, not you, the buyer. The best way to be certain that an agent is working in your best interests is by signing a buyer representation agreement with us. At Morrill & Guyer Associates we represent both buyers and sellers of real estate, but not at the same time. At Morrill & Guyer when we enter into an agreement with you as a buyer, we work for you, not the seller, and owe fiduciary responsibility to you, the real estate buyer. We have buyer's best interests in mind throughout the entire real estate process.
Working with a dedicated buyer agent on your next home purchase will save you time and add professional assurance to every step of the process. With the guarantee of a solid investment, the decision could also make you more wealthy when it's time to sell. To get in touch with us today, please contact us whenever you'd like.
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