Stunning timber-frame (TF), nestled into the hillside along the Melchen Brook in W Brattleboro. One owner 3-BR, 3-BA blt in 2000 combines classic TF architecture w/ contemp design elements. Prominent windows in LVR & MBR make you feel as though you're in a tree house looking down onto Melchen Brk. Enter your next home via the all-cedar, covered porch, then a spacious mudroom where you'll drop your flipflops, running shoes or duckboots. Through the mudroom you'll have easy access to a comfortable ½ BA, or enter the open-concept, 1st fl living space thru the fabulous kitchen, complete w/ granite-topped island & work spaces, SS 5-burner gas rng & dbl elec oven, & a plethora of windows keeping you connected to the outside. The dining area & living area flow around to the south & west side of the house, w/ French doors to 11'x10' cedar deck connected to the back yard. 2nd fl has a wonderful mstr suite w/ jacuzzi tub & shwr, 2 adtl BRs & ¾ BA. 3rd fl is magical w/ 11' vaulted ceiling & 2 spacious rms to get lost in. Structural Insulated Panels (SIP's) make the home very energy efficient. Heat entirely w/ wood or oil - your choice w/ 2 boilers. Or use them both as does the current owner. The 13+ ac offers plenty of wood for heating, or simply to enjoy as protection or recreation. Land abuts a 64-ac parcel for sale by another owner. Buy both & create your own forest preserve. 10 minutes from downtown, w/ land, privacy & your own stream! Do not delay, grab your dream today!