Williston Homes
The thriving town of Williston is located in Chittenden County, just a few miles east of Burlington, Vermont. With 7,650 residents registered at the 2000 Census, Williston is modest compared to many of it’s neighbors, but is one of the most rapidly growing towns in the state, a tribute to its vibrant local economy. Williston enjoys a diverse setting, from the business district on Williston Road and the retail center of Taft’s Corners to the quiet village on Route 2A and the hill and farm country beyond. With such multifaceted amenities, Williston has it all.
Education
Williston has a fine educational system with two schools, the Allen Brook Pre K-4 and the Williston Central School K-8. Williston's high school students attend the Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) in nearby Hinesburg. CVU is the second largest high school in Vermont, with about 1,400 students, and has a respectable academic reputation. In fact, in 2008, CVU had the second highest graduation rate of any public school in Chittenden County. In character with the strong sense of community typical of Vermont, students in CVU’s Presidential Honors Society and Key Club are encouraged to become involved in a wide array of community service opportunities. And as an added bonus, unique language courses, such as Greek, Latin and Chinese, are offered to students interested in broadening their linguistic expertise.
CVU is classified as a D-1 school in athletics, with a wide variety of traditional men’s and women’s sports, including many winter sports such as Alpine Skiing and the Snowboard Club. The CVU Redhawks are a highly competitive group, especially in soccer, where they have won an amazing six state championships since 2002! A relatively new addition to CVU's superb athletic program debuted in 2004 with the addition of a men’s football team, which currently competes in the D-2 class.
Williston residents are also within easy commuting distance of the University of Vermont (UVM), the Community College of Vermont (CCV), and Saint Michael's College. The Vermont Technical College, which offers degrees in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and many others, has campuses conveniently located in Tafts Corners.
Town Life and Activities
Williston offers a diverse array of activities suited for the whole family. For the outdoor enthusiast, the Allen Brook Nature Trail and the Mud Pond nature area offer opportunities for hiking and fishing, without the hassle of a long drive. There are also three public parks in town, Brennan Park, Rossignol Park, and Williston Community Park, offering amenities such as horseshoe pits, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and baseball fields. Williston Community Park also has two sand volleyball courts and a skating rink, and is connected to the village bike path. And of course, for those cold winter months, Williston is less than an hour's drive from many of the top ski resorts in the region.
The Parks and Recreation department offers programs for all ages, from pre-school to seniors. With summer day camps for children, golf lessons for adults, youth soccer leagues, and many, many more, in Williston there is an activity suited for everyone. The town also has the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, located in the village off of Route 2, which loans out books and videos, and offers a variety of community-centered programs, including the always popular Kid’s Knitting Club!
Business
Williston may be a quaint town, but in 2007 it lead the state of Vermont in retail sales! People from all over Chittenden county come to Williston to shop and dine at the retail center at Taft ‘s Corners, or to catch a movie at the modern Majestic 10 theater. The town has many major retail outlets like Best Buy, Walmart, and Toys "R" Us. There are plenty of great places to eat too, like the italian bistro Three Tomatoes and Texas Road House, serving classic American fare.
Williston is also conveniently located close to many of the largest employers in the region. UVM, Fletcher Allen Healthcare, IBM, GE Healthcare, and General Dynamics are all within fifteen minutes or less from Williston. Burlington, the largest city in the state, is only a few minutes drive down the road, allowing residents easy access to its multitude of businesses and employers.
Transportation
Williston is served by Routes 2 and 2A, and has it’s own exit off Interstate 89. CCTA (Chittenden County Transportation Authority) runs bus routes through Williston, connecting it to transportation hubs in Burlington and Essex. The Essex transportation terminal provides rail services by Amtrak, and the Burlington Greyhound terminal on Pine street provides bus services throughout New England. Williston is also only minutes away from the Burlington International Airport, which offers commercial flights on Continental, Delta, JetBlue, and others.
Williston has the distinction of being both a community-friendly small town and a hotbed for business opportunity. So whether you are looking for the perfect place to raise a family or the ideal location to begin or expand your business, Williston offers both in one of the most picturesque settings New England has to offer.
West views to Lake Champlain! One owner custom built home that has been loved and cherished and it shows! Super sunroom off kitchen, handsome living room & master bedroom with views to the lake, and open floor plan throughout. Specialty-In Law Suite is a treat! 900 additional sq feet is perfect for kids space too! Large family room and third floor bedroom with full bath! Large & very private 2.26 acre lot, out building workshop/garage could be finished, decks, covered porch, stone walls, patio and waterfall!
One of a kind!! Private country setting yet virtually minutes to Willston/Taft Corners, 15 min to Downtown Burlington, 10 min to FAHC. This fabulous executive home sits high and has a superb view! 10' first floor ceilings, Awesome great room with stone fireplace & walls of custom cherry built-in by (Tom Moore). Spacious kitchen is perfect for gathering or professional cooking. Hardwood throughout 1st floor, walkout basement with finished rec area. The location and setting is ideal.. serene, private views, small neighborhood of less then 10 families. A must see!!
Zoned for Industrial use. Currently a single family residence with guest cottage and detached 3 car garage. 2.39 acre lot with 322 feet of road frontage on U.S. Route 2 and 200 feet on Commerce Street. Many possibilities in this IZDW zoning district.
IMAGINE!! Walking into an 8 year young dramatic contemporary and realizing it is in near new condition. A home with all the right touches including but not limited to: C/A, C/VAC, a very generous sized MBR with vaulted ceiling and indirect lighting - full walk out bay with direct access to an expanded deck/patio and very private back yard. Wide open floor plan designed for entertaining. 4 season sun room with gas fireplace, spacious loft area, 2 story cathedral ceilings, elegant dining room with trey ceiling and custom wainscotting. METICULOUS!!! Septic fees $150 to $200 per year.
Williston's best kept secret is living in Meadow Ridge. Distinguished homes surrounded by 200 conserved acres including 80A of common land. Lovely, open & sunny home tucked away & private on 1.8 flat acres. Greeted w/wide pine flrs in large open foyer set the tone for what's to come. Open kitchen/great rm, lovely formal dining rm, huge mudrm w/office nook, screened porch, master suite w/office, heated 3-car garage, central AC. Enjoy the benefits of a unique, very private neighborhood w/town amenities & schools minutes away.
Stowe Designer Ed Billings created this 'TOP OF THE Hill Contemporary with expansive views in mind. Open vistas on both sides of Lake Champlain, the Adirondack Mountains and the Champlain Valley including Burlington's Skyline. This location would definitely qualify for the 'Selling Vermont version of the Home Channel. Home has 3,000+ square feet of living area on 2 levels, 2 fireplaces with a sunken fireplace sitting area, contemporary lines and 1.15 acres at the end of a private road. Wake up and see the sunrise, then come home and watch the sunset. Privacy and proximity to everything allows for a great corporate retreat or primary residence.
This exquisitely finished Colonial in Williston's convenient Golf Links is far from the typical neighborhood home. From glorious gardens in the private, park-like lot backing to common acreage, to oil-rubbed custom wood floors up and down, to the 23-foot long dining room designed for family feasts, this home re-defines neighborhood living. Gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry, granite/woodblock island, and top-of-the-line appliances, opens through a breakfast bar to sundrenched morning room. ($25,000 AGA range is NOT included in sale.) Large yet cozy family room has wood-burning fireplace, custom window seat, built-ins, and access to the covered porch. A library-like den/office is on one side of the spacious foyer; formal fireplaced living room on the other. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two full baths. The garden-windowed lower level is fully finished w/family room, laundry & craft space, fantastic exercise & storage space and a cedar closet. Priced per recent (2011) appraisal
This lovely contemporary is situated on a level 10 acre parcel that abuts the conserved shoreline of Lake Iroquois with deeded access to the water. With beautiful views of Camels hump, the lake, and pastoral hills the setting is spectacular; an ideal location for water and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This home offers a 1st floor in-law suite with a separate entrance, bedroom, bath, and living room. The main house is light and bright with oversized windows, an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, built-ins, hardwood flooring, southern exposed greenhouse and spacious decks and porches.
This lovely Williston home sits on the most beautiful lot in the neighborhood. Features include the recently updated kitchen show casing gorgeous cherry cabinets, fabulous granite counters and a large granite center island adjoining a lovely and light breakfast room that opens to the exterior patio. The main foyer welcomes all to the fire-lit living room and the formal dining room. Four bedrooms, 4 baths, and a phenomenal light-filled bonus room are just a few of the additional features of this light and spacious home. The mature gardens are nicely landscaped on this large and private one acre lot. Sunsets and mountain views are unbelievable from many rooms throughout the home. Come and enjoy this remarkable country like setting yet convenient to everywhere!
Imagine total privacy on 10 acres in Williston, 10 min. from Downtown Burlington, and 5 min. from Taft Corners. Gorgeous, sunny, south-facing lot w/lovely energy-efficient home. Completely renovated, with large addition. Gorgeous cook's kitchen w/hardwood floors, stainless & quartz. Open floor plan. Flexible space. Sunny and bright throughout. High ceilings and lots of windows. Earth-sheltered house w/passive solar, perfectly situated for solar panels. Terrific away-space far from the bedroom wing. Beautiful, well-established perennial gardens and walking trails. This is a great house for entertaining!
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