A stunning architectural gem! Nestled on 3.19 beautifully landscaped acres, this exceptional contemporary offers a captivating blend of modern design, elegant living spaces, and shared beach access with mooring rights on Lake Champlain. From the moment you enter, soaring 13-foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and striking architectural details create an unforgettable first impression. Designed for effortless entertaining, the open floor plan features a gorgeous kitchen with an oversized center island, abundant cabinetry, and generous counter space, flowing seamlessly into the formal dining area and inviting living room with fireplace. French doors lead to an expansive courtyard surrounded by beautiful stonework and charming wood arches. The luxurious first-floor primary suite is a private retreat, with three French doors opening to a peaceful courtyard, a walk-in closet, spacious 16' x 14' bath with tiled shower and double sinks. A sun-filled family room with gas fireplace and an upgraded 3/4 bath adds flexibility. Upstairs, two guest bedrooms and a full bath provide comfortable accommodations. Above the three-car garage, discover a versatile space with an office, studio or Au Pair suite with half bath, family room with built-ins including gas fireplace, theater room, and balcony overlooking the picturesque grounds. The walkout basement offers storage and potential for additional finished space. Outdoors, enjoy a spectacular stone courtyard with hot tub and gas fire pit, surrounded by lush perennial gardens, stone walkways, and beautiful landscaping with irrigation. Spend summer days at the shared beach overlooking Malletts Bay, then return home to your own private oasis. Convenient to I-89, Burlington, and St. Albans, this extraordinary property offers a truly special Vermont lifestyle!
Clay Point, located between Lake Champlain’s shoreline and the Lamoille River corridor, is a residential and waterfront Milton neighborhood with broad lake views and a patchwork of wetlands. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the boat launch and shoreline pull-offs near Clay Point Road, where kayaks, fishing gear, and sunset watchers set the tempo. Homes read as low-slung lake cottages and newer single-family builds, with long driveways and tree lines shaping a quiet streetscape. The landscape leans marshy and open, with birdlife and reeds framing the water’s edge. Daily errands and coffee runs point toward central Milton rather than storefront blocks. Seasonal lake activity gives the area its rhythm without changing its calm feel.
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Market insights
690 Orchard Shore Rd · $1,875,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,875,000
Median sale price in this area is $527,160. (72% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
11 rooms
Daylight, full, unfinished walkout basement with interior stairs and sump pump
Kitchen
Dining room
Living room
Office/study
Family rooms
Mudroom
Media room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: primary bedroom on the first floor and 2 bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
2 three-quarter bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher, exhaust hood, freezer, microwave, wall oven, gas range, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer, on-demand water heater
Flooring
Carpet, hardwood, slate/stone, tile
Heating & cooling
Propane, forced air, hot air, monitor-type heating, mini-split heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Country setting
Landscaped
Walking trails
Shared private beach access to Lake Champlain; access is indirect and not adjoining
Home design
Contemporary style
Parking
3-car garage
Gravel driveway
Construction
Built in 2002
Wood-frame construction with clapboard exterior
Standing-seam roof
Utilities
Drilled well
Septic system
Green Mountain Power electricity
Cable internet
Cable and bottled LP gas
HOA & community
Yearly association fee includes plowing and recreation
Beach access and rights
Common acreage
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This architectural gem hugs an old apple orchard and offers a common beach and mooring rights. There is a right of way with stairs leading to the common beach. Private mooring (mushroom) with Hazelett spar buoy. Vermont vernacular exterior, the inside has modern clean lines. Master suite has three french doors that lead to the courtyard and 15x13 master bath, living room with 13 foot ceilings. Three car garage with almost 1,000sf unfinished space, central air and vac. Main entry is 8x22 with 5 wood arches and stone wall. Many perennial flower beds and garden with irrigation. Previously featured in the Flynn's Home & Garden Tour. There is 684 square feet of expansion space over the garage for studio or guest suite. Broker owned.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,624 (−3.9%)
2024
$19,372 (+9.9%)
2023
$17,621 (−21.1%)
2022
$22,334 (−1.1%)
2021
$22,582 (+2.5%)
2020
$22,039 (+3.7%)
2019
$21,262 (+2.4%)
2018
$20,765 (+4.5%)
2017
$19,875 (+0.6%)
2016
$19,764
2013
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.19 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,204
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,204
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
15304818281
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
R1
Residential One District
A Residential One District is hereby formed in order to encourage low density single-family residential uses. This district is located in areas that are transitioning from rural residential to suburban residential. Any use not expressly permitted is prohibited, except those that are allowed as conditional uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
Recreation
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Colchester, VT • 05446
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 690 Orchard Shore Rd
$1,840,301
$35K under list price of $1.88M
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