Real Estate Market Strong at Stratton Mountain

The Stratton  and Bromley area real estate market has been very strong in the the last two months.   In that time, there have been 28 closings in Stratton/Bromley area  and at present there are 36 properties pending a closing!    NAR’s 2023 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers survey indicated that “Vacation sales rose 7.0% in 2011″.  ” 42 % of these Buyers were cash buyers”  according to the survey.  We are definitely mirroring these trends.   The average vacation home buyer in the Stratton Mountain area is a family looking  to use weekends and vacations.   The Stratton  Mountain, Bromley Mountain and Manchester areas offer lots more than just skiing and shopping.    Memorial day Stratton Mountain will be hosting lots of activities from a rail Jam to a concert sponsored by the Stratton Foundation for Irene Disaster relief.   June 21 to 24 – Wanderlust - a nationally know yoga and music festival will be returning to the area.   This is a great time to rent a home or condo at Stratton  to  enjoy all that Vermont has to offer.    Starting in July the Vermont Summer Fesival horse show  returns with five weeks of top horse show competition.  Weather own or renting a place here at Stratton Mountain, summer is a great time to enjoy all that Vermont has to offer.

Golf Course Open

Golfing at Stratton 4/15/2012

 
  Skiing at Stratton ended early with all the warm weather and the Stratton Golf Course opened April 16th.    This is the Mallia family on Forest 9, warming up their game for a great summer of  Stratton golf.  
If you are a yogi,  the Wanderlust Festival, the one-of-a-kind yoga and music festival set within the nation’s most inspiring natural scenery makes its return on the East Coast at Stratton Mountain,  June 21 to 24.   Our staff of rental agents will be happy to find a nice rental retreat should you wish to attend and stay in a hotel.    I have been a part of a nationwide chat about vacation real estate.   Our market has become very active with people looking at homes, condos and all price ranges.    Ski areas in Colorado to California are all experiencing  a similar upturn in their markets.       Summer provides lots to do here at  Stratton as well as great skiing.   Come visit and let us show you around.

Stratton Mountain Golf

Stratton Mtn Golf
Stratton Golf Course – Spring 2011

While Skiing has ended early, the positive side is the gold season is going to start up almost a month ahead of previous years schedules.   The plan is:

Golf Course Opening Saturday April 14, 2012

  • Nine holes of play on Forest
    $29 including cart
    Tee Times from 8am – 4pm 

Beginning April 21, 2012: 18 holes (Mountain/Forest), $39 including cart 

Beginning April 28, 2012: 27 holes, regular early season rates in effect 

Call the GOLF HOTLINE at 802-297-GOLF (4653) for course updates

Golf  School opens on May 21, 2012 call  1-800-STRATTON (787-2886)

The mountain is not as green as in the picture yet But it will be soon!..   Summer’s in Vermont offer lots to do,  hiking, biking, kayaking , horseback riding, theatre, shopping and dining all in the Manchester, Stratton and Bromley areas.   If you don’t own a home here, this is a great time to rent for a week or month.  Prices for Stratton Rentals are very reasonable.

 

End of Season at Stratton

The Ski season at Stratton was sabotaged by summer coming a month early.   

The US Freestyle Championships were held at Stratton Mountain March 21 to 25, even with the warm weather. Stratton trucked snow to trails and held an amazing event! Many of our customers and clients have all commented on what a great job Stratton did in providing great snow and skiing given the lack of snow. Buyers have not been daunted by this strange year.   Our office, alone,  put 7 properties under contract. Condo’s seem to be the most popular.  There are still some great buys to be had and Vermont is a great place for family vacations in the summer.

Here are several great buys in 3 categories:

Golden Triangle Chalet

Stratton area chalet

Cute vacation home w/pond $169,000 .

Beautiful Stratton Area home:

 

Pearl Buck Drive: Spectacular views across the Winhall Valley to Bromley from  windows of this beautifully built and well designed home. A spacious living room with wood floors, beams, wood burning FP.  . The Kitchen is designed for cooking with a 6 burner gas range, double ovens, and 2 dishwashers.  Master bedroom is on the main level with three additional bedrooms and baths on the second. The lower level is spacious with a family room with FP, hot tub room and additional room for a pool table etc.  $999,999.

 

Prices are still at a low so it is a great time to buy.  Mud season has passed so drive up and have a good look at our area.

 

Located in the Golden Triangle area of Winhall,this cute chalet has 4 bedrooms and two baths.  It is conveniently sited between Stratton and Bromley Ski areas.    It is on 1 acre and has a pretty pond. Priced to sell t $169,000. 

Piper Ridge Condo at Stratton. Beautifully updated Piper Ridge $350.000.

Beautifully furnished & updated four bedroom three bath Shelburne Townhouse at Piper Ridge. Gorgeous granite and stainless steel kitchen, redone baths, converted attached garage into a large kid’s room, hot tub on your private deck and all of the Piper Ridge amenities, shuttle to the lifts, private sports center, indoor pool, and outdoor tennis counts makes for an enjoyable year round vacation home. Cozy up at night by one of the 3 fireplaces! Beautiful Stratton Area Contemporary $999,999

Stratton Mountain Real Estate Market is Heating Up!

Slopeside Stratton Condo

There is a Slopeside at Stratton Condo -- Ski In and out

The Stratton Real estate market in Stratton is starting to really heat up after a sluggish summer and fall.   In the last 10 days 6 condo’s have gone under contract and 7 homes in the area.

Slopeside Stratton Condo

Slopeside at Stratton $339,000

We are all busy showing properties to customers who are recognizing that there are still great deals to be had on Stratton Mountain.   Even with the warm temperatures, skiing at Stratton Mountain has been great.   Everyone who comes, is very pleasantly surprised with how perfect the conditions are.  Several particularly good buys are

 Spring skiing is the best, so now is the time to come to ski and grab a great value in a vacation home at Stratton.