A Winterized Cottage on Lake Willoughby, Boat and Dock Included
$799,900
This cottage sits on Lunge Cove on Lake Willoughby, in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom — a lake known for the dramatic cliffs of Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor that flank its northern end, giving it a fjord-like look rare in New England.
The cottage is fully winterized, with electric baseboard heat, an LPG heater, and a wood stove keeping the main floor comfortable through Vermont winters. Two bedrooms and one bathroom fill the main structure at 768 square feet, and the detached garage adds a 324-square-foot bedroom/office suite upstairs with its own electric heat. It comes fully furnished, and the sale includes the dock, a boat lift, and a 17.5-foot boat with a 115-horsepower outboard that has fewer than 35 hours on it.
At $799,900, or $1,042 a square foot on the main cottage alone, the price reflects the 11 acres, the 136 feet of shoreline, and a boat and dock that would otherwise be a separate purchase — not just the size of the structure. This is a for-sale-by-owner listing with no listing agent involved, so bring a buyer's agent or attorney to handle the offer and closing rather than relying on the seller to represent both sides.
Life at the Water
Water Access & Depth
The property carries 136 feet of frontage on Lunge Cove, a section of Lake Willoughby the seller describes as protected from stormy weather — a real advantage on a lake known for the wind that funnels between its cliffs. A beachfront area at the water's edge gives easy entry for swimming without needing the dock. Confirm with the seller the exact water depth off the beach, since Lake Willoughby is known regionally for getting unusually deep close to shore in some spots.
Recreation & Boating
The included boat and 115-horsepower outboard mean boating access starts immediately, and Lake Willoughby supports fishing for lake trout and other cold-water species that thrive in its unusually deep, clear water. The dead-end town road keeps traffic minimal, which the seller specifically calls out as safe for children. Quebec is a short drive away for anyone who wants a day trip to different restaurants and vineyards without leaving the region.
Dock & Waterfront Features
A dock and boat lift are already installed and included in the sale, along with the boat itself, which removes a major cost most lake buyers have to plan for separately. Confirm the dock and lift's current condition and any permitting history with the seller, since structures on Vermont lakes fall under state shoreline regulations. Lake Willoughby's depth close to shore in places may also affect what kind of dock structure works best here.
Flood & Insurance Considerations
Vermont's Northeast Kingdom sees serious winter cold, and this cottage's winterization — baseboard heat, LPG, and a wood stove — reflects that reality directly rather than assuming a seasonal-only structure. Confirm the septic system and the 320-foot well's performance directly with the seller, since a property this rural depends entirely on its own water and waste systems rather than municipal service. Pull the FEMA flood zone designation for this specific parcel and get an actual insurance quote before closing, given the lakefront location.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Barton sits in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, the state's most rural and least developed corner, known for its lakes, mountains, and a slower pace than the rest of Vermont. Lake Willoughby itself draws visitors specifically for its dramatic cliff scenery, often compared to a fjord, which is unusual for an inland New England lake. The Canadian border and Quebec's restaurants and vineyards are a short drive away, adding an international day-trip option most Vermont lake properties don't have.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor, the two cliffs that frame Lake Willoughby's northern end, both have hiking trails with views back down over the water. The Northeast Kingdom's low population density means genuine backcountry access nearby, from hiking to snowmobiling once winter sets in. Fishing and boating on Lake Willoughby itself, known for its depth and clarity, round out the outdoor draw of this specific property.
That waterfront score comes from something you don't often get handed on a lake sale — the dock, the lift, and a low-hours boat, already bundled into the price instead of a separate errand after closing. The retreat side holds up too, with real winter heat in both the main cottage and the upstairs suite over the garage, though 768 square feet on the main structure is genuinely cozy, not sprawling. Worth confirming that beach depth and the well's output before falling for the fjord views — a property this rural runs entirely on its own systems.
— Your Waterlines at Home Team
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