“On The Rocks” is an iconic c1950 mid-century modern on 34+/- acres just outside Londonderry village with excellent views of Bromley Mountain and Styles Peak. Renowned New York architect Philip Ives envisioned creating a greater integration with nature using clean lines and simplicity. The design embodies the horizontal relationship with the landscape: open floor plan with high ceilings, lots of light and windows, exposed beams, all merging with the outdoors through-the-use of accessible terraces, courtyards and gardens. The residence was thoughtfully renovated in 2008 by architect Jeff Barnes, and now offers 4 en-suite bedrooms, 8 baths, and 4,500 square feet of living space with 3 fireplaces, reclaimed bead board, antique wide spruce and pine floors, plaster walls, and Danby marble. The landscape transitions from the house to a broad lawn sloping down to the pool, and a pond at the edge of a large meadow. The 1-bedroom guest cottage is just a stone’s throw away with its own driveway access. This is a very accessible location: 11 miles to Stratton, 6.6 miles to Bromley and the Weston Playhouse, and 17 miles to Manchester.
Property Details
VT0814
Contemporary
Windham
1950
Story Jenks
Interior
Overview
3
Yes
Radiant, Radiator, Wood
Features & Equipment
Sunroom off the kitchen surrounded by full length windows
Kitchen opens to a library/den with wood paneled fireplace
Lower bedroom opens to garden courtyard
Master bedroom with an office and fireplace opens to the patio looking west
3-bay garage with breeze way from the residence
Exterior
Exterior Features
Landscaped court yard with an outdoor grill accessible from the kitchen
Heated swimming pool just below the residence
Spring fed pond just at the edge of a large meadow
Woodland paths and trails with access through surrounding properties
Guest cottage with one bedroom has good rental history
Utilities
Overview
New insulation during renovation and Radiant heat throughout
