Kirriemuir is named after a small Scottish town to which the proprietor
has family connections, where the surrounding countryside is similar in
beauty to this part of
Vermont. Well off the beaten track, this traditional
country home is approached by a long meandering driveway and
situated on a rise just south of Mt. Philo State Park. The grounds
around Kirriemuir Heights are attractively landscaped with fragrant
shrubs and bushes, plus a delightful mix of perennial and kitchen
gardens.
A stone patio overlooks the pool and at the end of the garden there is a
croquet patch and secluded hammock. Over 100 acres of private land,
comprised of hayfields and forests, surround the house and gardens.
There are woodland trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, as well as
a trout stream to tempt fishing enthusiasts. Birders will have the
opportunity of spotting pileated woodpeckers, wild turkeys, and a variety
of hawks and grouse among the more common native species. Views of
the Adirondack Mountains to the west afford spectacular sunsets, and if
you're an early riser you can watch the sun come up over the Green
Mountains to the east.
