95 Hemlock Drive, Londonderry, VT 05343

The smell of woodsmoke on a crisp alpine afternoon, the quiet crunch of fresh powder underfoot, and the sense that the rest of the world has dropped away—this is the reality waiting at the top of Powder Mill Ridge. Tucked into three acres of private Vermont forest, this contemporary retreat is designed less like a standard house and more like a basecamp for a life well-lived. Winters mean stepping right out your door and onto local trails, spending the afternoon carving through fresh snow, and returning home with frozen cheeks to sink into the bubbling hot tub. In the summer, those same paths transform into a network of shaded hiking trails, where the only soundtrack is the wind through the hemlocks. Inside, the home strikes a balance between clean, contemporary lines and classic mountain warmth. The open-concept main floor encourages everyone to gather around the kitchen and dining spaces, sharing stories from the day's adventures while looking out at the mountain views. Downstairs,...