29 Sweeney Farm Road

Along a quieter section of Lake Champlain, where the water feels protected and the setting is defined by peacefulness, privacy, and expansive lake views, this property offers an exceptional year-round lakefront experience in the small, but robust community of the Champlain Islands. The landscaped grounds feature mature trees, perennial gardens, a small apple orchard, expansive stonework, six bluestone patios, irrigated lawns and gardens, and a lighted stone walkway leading to the water. A private dock with boat lift, Floe dock system, and deep-water mooring makes the lake an integral part of daily life, with easy access for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and other waterfront recreation.

Custom-built by Red House Building with Blue Sky Architects and completed in 2016, the residence was extensively renovated in 2024 and offers approximately 6,514 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. The main living areas are open, comfortable, and oriented toward the lake, with morning light filling the lakeside rooms and changing colors reflected across the water and sky throughout the day. The living room is anchored by a contemporary gas fireplace with a custom concrete mantel and opens to a dining area with lake views and a well-appointed kitchen featuring semi-custom Cabico cabinetry, a natural stone quartzite island, soapstone counters and backsplash, Thermador, JennAir, and KitchenAid appliances, walk-in pantry, and adjoining wet bar. A screened porch, lakeside hot tub, and expansive stone patio off the kitchen provide inviting spaces for gathering and dining, while multiple patios offer a mix of sun and shade throughout the day.

The first-floor primary suite opens directly to a private stone patio and is complemented by an additional main-level bedroom suite and a flexible ensuite den. Upstairs, another bedroom suite, a bunk room with custom built-in beds, and a workspace with built-in cabinetry provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. The lower level adds a recreation room and home theater with surround sound, pool table area, playroom, and storage. A separate 1,120± square foot carriage house provides excellent guest accommodations with lake and garden views, a living room, galley kitchen, full bath, additional finished living space, stone patio, independent HVAC, and radiant-heated two-car garage.

The setting lends itself to year-round enjoyment, from summer days on the water and afternoons among the orchard and gardens to winter opportunities for cross-country skiing and sledding. Mature trees and shoreline habitat provide a natural setting for observing eagles, owls, turtles, and other seasonal wildlife. South Hero and the Champlain Islands offer a distinctive way of life rooted in community, the outdoors, and the changing seasons. Working farms, orchards, local businesses, community events, and easy access to the lake contribute to a relaxed yet vibrant year-round character, while Burlington is approximately 30 minutes away.

Together, the residence, carriage house, grounds, dock, and direct lake access create an extraordinary Lake Champlain retreat—thoughtfully designed for year-round comfort, connection, and entertaining.