Few house styles say “ski weekend” quite like an A-frame, and in Vermont’s Deerfield Valley, these cabins have been part of the landscape since the ski boom of the 1960s.
Now, one of those originals is up for grabs at an incredibly accessible price. As well, it’s move-in-ready, right down to the sofa and stacked firewood.
Located at 36 Ives Road in Wilmington, VT, the 1965 A-frame has just been listed for $399,000—and it’s being sold fully furnished.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin measures 1,140 square feet and sits on over a half-acre in a quiet, wooded neighborhood. That works out to about $350 per square foot for a turnkey getaway, with the furniture already in place for a new owner who would rather spend the first weekend on the slopes than shopping for home decor.
The cabin’s signature roofline creates a high ceiling over the main living area, where skylights and tall windows bring in plenty of natural light. Wood finishes run throughout the cabin, giving the interior the warm, traditional character buyers tend to look for in the Vermont market.
The kitchen, dining space, and living room share one open layout, which makes for easy entertaining if friends or family decide to join for a quick getaway. A wood stove serves as the room’s focal point and provides a spot to warm up after a cold day outdoors.
Upstairs, a loft overlooks the living space below. The open area could be used to host extra guests or converted into a home office or reading nook.
The outdoor space includes a balcony and a fire pit, both set against a backdrop of mature trees.
The location is also a big part of the home’s appeal. Mount Snow, one of the closest major ski resorts to the Boston and New York City metro areas, is less than 10 minutes away. Downtown Wilmington, a historic village at the crossroads of Routes 9 and 100, offers ample restaurants, shops, and galleries.
And while it might seem like a winter-only destination, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In summer, the nearby Harriman Reservoir is a destination for swimming, boating, and kayaking, while miles of hiking and mountain biking trails wind through the surrounding valley.
For buyers hoping to snag a a cozy and affordable abode just in time for the upcoming ski season, this home offers all that and more—no moving truck required.
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Larissa Runkle is a seasoned real estate writer, lifestyle journalist, and marketing strategist with over a decade of experience and 2,000+ published articles. Her work covering housing, personal finance, and lifestyle has appeared in major publications like Bankrate, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, and New York Post. In 2023, she launched a boutique copywriting studio to partner with land developers and top brokerages, creating strategic content that builds lasting brand authority. When she isn’t writing, Larissa enjoys the outdoors from her home in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, where she lives with her husband, son, and German shepherd, Yoko.
