A dramatic architectural landmark complemented by its spectacular site, employing modern aesthetic design principles and innovative technical execution, the 8100 square foot River House in Norwich, Vermont presents a unique opportunity for the next owner to experience life at an elevated level. Minutes from the cultural hub of Hanover, New Hampshire, home to the renowned Ivy League Dartmouth College, and two hours to Boston?s Back Bay, River House is within a half hour?s drive of an array of world class recreational, cultural and entertainment attractions. RH_L254.jpg Sited on a peninsula twenty feet above the Connecticut River and boasting a 180-degree vantage point with long range water views both north and south, the house and its outbuilding are constructed entirely of concrete. This raw, versatile material makes up both the exterior and interior surfaces of the home. The dramatic views from the main living spaces are achieved through a flip of the traditional floor plan with the main living quarters on the second floor. Soaring 18 foot high interior spaces in the main living room open directly to the exterior and the stackable glass doors that run both the entire north and south walls allow the house to open completely, blurring the visual boundary between indoors and out. The ground level contains an informal living room featuring glass walls on both north and south walls. To the east is a private wing with four bedrooms off a central corridor, all with 12-foot ceiling heights, and to the west is the central stairwell, a half-bath, and mudroom. An attached, direct entry heated three-car garage as well as the mechanical systems center can be found on this level. On the upper level are the kitchen, dining room, and media room as well as the master suite which opens to its own private deck with views to the water. The suite includes a private gym, office spaces, walk in closets and laundry, and en-suite bath. Also on this level is the centerpiece of the home, a central living room with soaring sixteen-foot ceilings. Large, dramatic openings bring transparency and contrast to the thick concrete facade, framing views of the water and changing seasonal landscape. The well-conceived and executed landscape architecture by the H. Keith Wagner Partnership offers three acres of manicured lawns, a heated pool, a 115-yard par 3 practice hole, and over 1000 feet of river frontage on a completely level site - a rare characteristic for the Connecticut River Valley. The private dock offers direct access to the all the river?s recreational opportunities, and spacious patios, decks and the poolside entertainment kitchen provide ample space to enjoy the views. An exceptional offering, rare for its setting and location but rarer for its vision and execution, an incredible confluence of modern architecture and exceptionally beautiful natural landscape.

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