LOCATION, LOCATION: Privately set just moments from Manchester’s dining, shopping, golf, year-round recreation, and easy access to Bromley and Stratton, this thoughtfully updated 5-bedroom, 2-bath Cape offers 2,050 sq ft on 0.48 acresideal as a primary home, Vermont retreat, or long-term investment. Move-in ready and beautifully maintained, the home balances a peaceful setting with exceptional proximity to town. The kitchen is both refined and functional, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a deep farmhouse sink, and solid hickory cabinetry, opening easily into the expansive dining and living area with a wood-burning fireplace for warmth and gathering. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level, while windows frame the surrounding greenery and seasonal Vermont landscape. The main level offers a private bedroom, generous den or home office, full bath, mudroom with accessible washer & dryer, plenty of storage, and a covered porch perfect for quiet mornings or aprs-ski evenings. Upstairs, a spacious primary bedroom is joined by additional bedrooms and a second full bath, creating flexible accommodations for guests, family, or work-from-home needs. With its desirable Manchester location, thoughtful updates, two-car garage, and well-balanced layout, 1649 East Manchester Road is a compelling year-round home defined by comfort, convenience, and enduring Vermont appeal.