#a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv condo

[bloody-vampire-lolita]

Contemporary Living Room (Atlanta)

[renietan]

Mediterranean Family Room - Enclosed

[ren1327]

Sweater Weather ch.3

Emerald Isle was covered in moss and rocks where they docked, the rocks and sand giving way to grassy hills and a dense forest of pine trees and shrubs where the side of a large house peeked out from behind them.

Owen took their bags after he had tied off the boat, Kenji leading Ben up some wooden stairs and on a brick path through the trees.

“Wow.” Ben said. “It smells amazing out here.”

“Smells amazing?” Kenji asked, glancing at Ben.

“Well, I…I haven’t been around real pine. It’s either been a candle or something already dying slowly for the sake of a holiday.” Ben said, shrugging at the end.

“Oh…I never thought of it like that…not a lot of traditional pine trees in Cali.” Kenji said. “You probably haven’t even seen snow.”

“No. And the funny thing is, my parents are, well, were, Seattle natives. I’ve lived in Texas and California my whole life. I’ve always wanted to come here. We planned to when my mom got better but…”

Ben’s smile fell and he looked at the trees in pain, closing his eyes for a moment. Kenji looked around to see Owen making his way up the path towards them. He grabbed Ben’s hand and led him along.

“Uh…M-My Dad likes the trees and we even have an orchard in the back. I think we have apples, peaches, almonds and a pomegranate tree in the green house.” Kenji said. “In summer, I bring back so much fruit from here.”

“That actually sounds great.” Ben said with a smile. “Smoothies galore.”

“Mom loves her trees and uses them for teas and jams, so…indulge her for me?” He asked. “She hasn’t really…nailed the flavor…”

Ben chuckled and hugged his arm as Owen got closer.

“Got it, Honey.” Ben said and Kenji nearly tripped.

“On your left, Lovebirds!” Owen called and walked past them with their bags.

“W-What?” Kenji asked once Owen was out of earshot. “Why did you…what was that?”

“A pet name?” Ben asked, raising a brow. “What would you call me?”

“Ben…ny?”

“No. Something else.” Ben said quickly.

“Babe?”

“That’ll do.” He said.

They continued to walk up the path, then stopped, Kenji noticing Ben staring at the house as they came up to it.

It looked like a Californian lake house; wooden with large glass windows and a balcony with a sturdy awning, a fire pit on the second floor awning, wooden steps leading down to another area where there was sand going into the dark blue water, a huge porch and yard and so many trees around it, as if hidden.

“Is that a lighthouse?!” Ben yelled when he looked up the hill.

“Yeah. Just in case.” Kenji said and Ben looked up at the regal looking stone structure.

“C…Can we go up it?”

“Yeah, sure. We can explore tomorrow though. Parents and sister.” He reminded Ben, who nodded, but let his eyes linger on the lighthouse a few seconds longer.

Kenji led Ben to the porch and knocked on the door despite Owen walking in a few seconds earlier.

A short, plump Mexican woman opened the door and cried out excitedly, scooping Kenji into her arms and despite being a full foot shorter than him, lifted him up and spun around.

“Mom!” He squawked and blushed. “Not in front of Ben!”

She dropped Kenji, who staggered before standing straight. He cleared his throat.

“Mom. This is Ben. Ben, this is my mother, Candela Kon.”

“Oh, baby, you can call me Candy!” She said and hugged Ben in her soft warm arms, Ben getting a whiff of cocoa butter and vanilla.

Candy, indeed.

She had the same golden skin and dark hair Kenji had. But hers was curly and in lose spirals that was tied back into a high ponytail with a white velvet scrunchy. She wore a thick red tunic over brown yoga pants and furred boot slippers. She had on tinted lip balm Ben often used on interviews and…

“It’s great to finally meet you!” Ben said, smiling brightly when she put him down.

“Oh? Has Kenji told you anything about me?”

“He may have mentioned gardening and teas.” Ben said. “Of which I am eager to see and taste.”

Candy giggled and elbowed Kenji. “You got yourself a keeper, Mijo.”

Kenji let out a huff but smiled regardless.

“Your Father is on a call right now, but I know someone in the sunroom who would be sooooo excited to see you!”

Kenji grinned and sped past her.

“Son?” She called.

“Yeah?”

“Your boyfriend?” She asked.

Kenji sped back and took Ben’s hand. “Right, sorry Babe.”

“It’s Carmen, I get it.” Ben said dismissively, noting how Candy beamed at Ben’s reaction.

“Aw, you’re still a doting brother!” Candy teased.

“I think it’s cute.” Ben said and Kenji smiled at him.

“Ready to meet the most important lady in my life excluding my mother?”

“Good save.” Ben teased and Kenji chuckled, leading him past a large sitting area with a plush red sofa set and armchairs around a curved tv and sound system mounted on the wall and a fireplace to the left, burning away fragrant wood.

They walked down a wide hallway, the walls decorated with family pictures and photos of the ocean and various sights around the island and Seattle itself.

“You guys really like Seattle.” Ben said.

“It might be a little farther, but Dad has an office building there and a condo where Mom and Carmen chill during summer weekends. We used to live in Cali, but after I left, I guess they relocated to Washington for good. Especially after the bullying…”

“It’s amazing. What parents will do for their children.” Ben said softly.

Kenji paused outside a door and closed his eyes before sighing. “Yeah. It is.”

He opened a white door with a large glass panel with a soft gauzy white curtain with reflective green sequins stitched in them in patterns that looked like ivy or vines on the inside. The walls of the room were a light minty green with metal work on the walls of sunflowers, daisies and chrysanthemums. Two walls had large windows that opened inwards to let in the cold air, another fireplace sheltered from the breeze and with a low back black cushioned wide bench with thick legs looked to be made from bleached driftwood before it. Most of the furniture looked to be made from sturdy carved driftwood, pale gray cushions and blankets on it, along with a basket piled high with furry or fleece throws and a few bookshelf cabinets with thick glass sheltering the treasures inside.

But before the fireplace on the wide bedlike bench, with green led light cat eared headphones over her head and staring at her switch as she played what Ben noticed was Stardew Valley, was Kenji’s treasure.

She was also plump and short like her mother, with her big brown lashed eyes and full lips. Her skin was very pale and her waist length black hair pin straight. Her hair was dyed green about five inches from her scalp and in two high pigtails. And her lips were chapped from how she was biting them.

She wore blue jean capris despite the cold weather, a black t-shirt and red and pink socks with a pink cartoon lion and a thick looking sword on them. She laid on her stomach and Ben saw her phone was on a podcast; episode 68 of King Falls Am, so she couldn’t hear Kenji go behind her.

Kenji poked the small of her back, causing her to scream and pull her switch to her chest, kicking out as she rolled over.

“If I die in the mines, I’m so gonna…Ji?” She looked down at her game to pause it and place on the back of the bench as she jumped up and ran around to hug her older brother.

“You did come!” She squealed.

“I did!” Kenji yelled back happily. “I missed you so much!”

“Dad said you would be coming, and I was so excited because I thought you were still in India. How was it? Did you eat a lot of spicy food? Did you pet an elephant?”

“Uh, I kinda just bummed around a camp, kiddo.” Kenji said. “I was…I wasn’t in a really good headspace…”

“Oh. I get it.” She said softly and rubbed her arm, then noticed Ben.

“Hi, Carmen.” Ben said nervously.

“Hi?” She asked.

“Oh, Carmen, this is Ben. He’s my…my boyfriend.” Kenji said.

Carmen looked from Ben to Kenji and back.

“Oh, no, he’s way too good looking for you.” She said, shaking her head.

“Hey!” Kenji yelled.

Ben watched them bicker for a bit and smiled as Kenji pulled his sister close and started giving the smaller Kon sibling a noogie. He reached into his book bag and quickly plucked a receipt out of a bag, holding it out to them.

“Kenji?” He called and they both paused, Kenji grinning when he saw the black bag.

“We found something you might like.” Kenji said and took the bag, giving it to Carmen.

She reached in and pulled out a small Miles Morales plush gasping and hugging it to her chest.

“Oh, my gosh! I love him! How did you know?”

“It was mostly Ben.” Kenji said. “He made me watch the movie and I saw your snapchat posts and we saw it, so…”

She hugged Kenji, then Ben. “Thank you guys so much! I’ve asked Owen to keep an eye out and I’d pay him back, but he never understands what I mean!”

She smiled and hugged the plush again.

“Kenji, get in here!” She said, picking up her phone to take a picture with him. “Ben, you too!”

Ben awkwardly stood next to Kenji, who threw an arm around his waist as Carmen held up the plush and snapped a picture, Ben happy he smiled at the last second, not looking too awkward.

“Um…can I post that Ben’s your boyfriend?” Carmen asked, lowering her phone to look at her brother. “She…She kinda follows me still.”

“Yeah.” Kenji said. “Go ahead.”

“Ben?” She looked at him.

“I’m out and good. Go ahead.” He said, waving his hand.

“Okay. Annnnnd…post!” She said and smiled at the picture. Her smile fell and she touched under her chin.

“Carmen?” Ben asked.

“Oh!” She blinked and smiled. “So um…was the flight alright?”

“Yeah. Hey…” Kenji hugged her. “Are you sure you’re okay?”

“I am. I promise. I start my new school after break so, that’s fun.” She said.

“New schools are fun.” Ben said. “I had to start a new school too.”

“Oh. Why?” Carmen asked.

“…I was bullied. Really bad. Like, I could’ve died from an asthma attack bad.”

“What?” Carmen squawked.

“I was left outside overnight with my hands tied. I couldn’t get to my inhaler while I was panicking.” Ben said, looking at the floor. “No one really knew I had asthma. Inhalers cost like…six hundred dollars. And my bullies…I was scared they would take it or use it as ammunition.”

Carmen hugged Ben tight.

“You’re okay, right?” She asked, voice wobbly. “Like…now?”

“Yeah. My mom moved us to San Antonio where I met the coolest people and even moved to California with them. They’re going to move back again, so…I guess I’ll just find my own way from there.”

“You could move in with Kenji!” She said. “Since you’re boyfriends and all!”

“Uh, I think he wants to go back to Texas though, kiddo. That’s where he wants to set up shop.” Kenji said awkwardly.

“Long distance sucks!” Carmen huffed. “And besides! You can move into our old neighborhood when I was a baby!”

She turned to Ben. “We moved to Cali when I was like, six. And now…”

“Washington is really pretty.” Ben said with a tilt of his head.

“And I get to have so many cute raincoats and boots!” She said excitedly.

“Carmen hates the sun.” Kenji said.

“If you live in Texas, we can visit you as much as we want with Daddy’s plane!” She said. “And then you guys can come see us when summer gets too unbearable.”

Ben smiled.

“Any excuse to see you, Carmen.” He said. “You’re really cool for a high schooler.”

She blushed and smiled. “Thanks. I um…thanks.”

There was a knock on the doorframe and Ben felt his face heat when he saw the man.

“Hello.” He said, looking at Ben. “We have yet to meet. I am Kenji’s father, Kosei.”

He held out a hand and when Ben shook it, in engulfed his own smaller one in a warm, strong grip.

The man looked just like Kenji, save lighter hair with streaks of gray and a close trimmed beard. Ben would say he looked like a neater version of his favorite Overwatch character.

“Ben Pincus.” He said softly.

Kosei made a puzzled face. “Pincus? I feel like I know that name.”

Ben shrugged a bit, noting how the man had released his hand.

“Welcome to our home, Ben.” He said and smiled warmly, Ben blushing harder.

Kenji blinked. And paled when he saw how pink Ben’s blush was.

‘…left overnight with my hands tied…’

He remembered something he had long buried away.

“Fuck.” He said out loud.

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Houses For Sale in Warren, VT

131 Purple Briar Ln, Warren, VT

Price: $1150000

Magnificent 4 bedroom home in an upscale Senor Road location surrounded by protected meadows with frontage on the Freeman Brook and western views of Lincoln Peak. An historical farmhouse design with high end finishes throughout, radiant heat on all 3 floors, with more than enough space to entertain a large group, some by the fire, some in the finished game room downstairs and some resting quietly in the many bedrooms on the 3rd floor. A newly constructed, super insulated, 2 car garage has been built to an exceptionally high standard using all the best materials w/ radiant heat on both f loors, spray foam in both walls and roof, CVG fir doors etc. It even has a deep industrial stainless garden sink for cleaning what needs to stay out of the house, plenty of overhead storage and specially designed work stations for projects. Upstairs is a large finished space w/ great natural light, an open layout, cathedral ceiling, walnut floors and trim with a ¾ bathroom, once again super insulated w/ top of the line air exchanging system. Currently set up for visiting guests but could be used for a spin room, a yoga retreat, billiards room, the best man (or woman) cave ever. Outside you have 8.5 acres with a huge level back yard, a private pond stocked with trout, expansive stone work/landscaping as well as a large stone patio with awesome fire pit for your outdoor enjoyment. Check out Barrie Fisher’s photo 360 virtual tour by clicking on the “Unbranded Tour URL 1” You’ll be glad you did

115 Lower Summit Rd #17, Warren, VT

Price: $240000

3 bedroom 2 bath end unit which abuts the woods, just steps to hiking and mountain bike trails. Only Summit with a large level side yard currently used for outdoor recreation, as an outdoor space to have a fire pit and play with the dog. Could possibly be used for additional space to be added onto the unit, imagine adding extra square footage or a deck with a hot tub. New fireplace has been added so yes you can have that crackling fire after a day on the slopes. Close to the slopes and restaurants, on the shuttle bus route.

12 Southface, Warren, VT

Price: $299900

If you like a light cheery comfortable Townhouse/condominium with views of Sugarbush Resort Lincoln Peak then you’ll like this one. Multi levels give you the feeling of great space and privacy. Tennis and in-ground pool close by on the property and pond on the other side. Property adjoins the State National Forest. Great for hiking and biking. Four seater Hot tub in the downstairs bath next to the sun porch. Enjoy the Four seasons the valley has to offer.

56SOUTH Village 55 Cliffs Rd #56, Warren, VT

Price: $395000

Spectacular 3 bedroom 4 bath South Village. At the end of the street this condo is very close to the ski trails. Solid natural wood doors and lovely woodwork is throughout the condo accented by custom made window treatments. The kitchen has been upgraded to granite counter tops, cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A large living/dining room has many windows which flood the condo with natural light, a wood burning fireplace and a wrap around deck. In the morning you can sip a cup of coffee and watch the sun rise over the eastern ridge. No worries about noisy neighbors as this is a stand alone villa style condo. Ski on/ ski off or take the shuttle to the mountain. A pool and tennis courts are on site for summer enjoyment. You are also minutes away from Sugarbush’s award winning golf course.

839 Main St, Warren, VT

Price: $750000

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION TO THE ORIGINAL LISTED PRICE OF $1,200,000. Are you ready to put down your roots in Warren? Vanishing Brook, a 83 acre parcel is right for you. There is a totally renovated 4 bedroom house including a new 2 car with storage above garage on Main St in Warren Village plus 34 acres of land along Main St. and Rte 100 ready for sub-dividing or planning as you wish (Lot 7). The eastern part of the land is accessed from the Fuller Hill Road area and consists of 5 single family building sites. Building envelops and septic design are in place with a roughed-in driveway to t he sites. Lot 1-13.9 acres, Lot 2-7.6 acres, Lot 3-9.1 acres, Lot 4-7.6 acres, Lot 5-8.2 acres. Here is an opportunity to be a part of Warren Village growth and market building sites in the desirable Fuller Hill area. In addition, the 34 acre parcel bordering Main St in Warren Village is in the Warren Village Historic District and zoning regulations encourage cluster developing, a PUD on land that overlooks the Mad River. All this is yours while you reside in the charming Village house included in this offering. Property has been surveyed and has all permits.

67 Mountainside Dr #202, Warren, VT

Price: $70000

Nicely appointed and completely updated one bedroom ski condo, adjacent to world class skiing and riding at Sugarbush Resort, described to me as the coolest mountain in the East by one hip young skier recently. Next door to Mutha Stuffa’s Deli and Rek’s, the food choices are even closer than the slopes. With many choices for low cost living, this will top your list – lush hardwood floors, chic subway tile kitchen, butcher block kitchen island, stylish and comfy furniture, electricity included and baseboard hot water heat, this is really the most affordable place on the market to make yo ur start. Whether as a first home or a ski home, make the Center Village at Sugarbush your smart landing pad at the coolest mountain in New England.

19 Paradise Way, Warren, VT

Price: $170000

Just a short distance to the slopes in winter or easily catch the shuttle to the base lodge at Lincoln Peak. In the “off” seasons, bike or hike to the the trails right from your condo, or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the mountains. Truly a 4-season resort, you can find activities for the entire family from swimming, sports center, golf, restaurants and day care. This unit has direct access outside and a great deck – a plus if you have a pet. A new gas fireplace is the focal point of the living area and is welcoming all year round. A large entry holds all the sports equipment, whil e your own washer/dryer is a must after a day on the slopes or touring the countryside. Come take a look and build your own memories of Vermont.

204 Golf Course Rd, Warren, VT

Price: $384000

Looking for plenty of space for friends and family? Want to live in one apartment and rent the other? Boasting years of history through many Sugarbush eras ~ oh the tales this house could tell. The current owner has done many upgrades including renovating the four bathrooms, the downstairs kitchen, installed a new high efficiency propane furnace in 2014 and an on-demand hot water heater plus converted the garage into a fun, heated game room. The two ‘floor to ceiling’ fieldstone fireplaces are a beautiful centerpiece for the open living/dining areas. A delightful home for any Season wit hin seconds of Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peak, legandary Golf Course and close to the winter shuttle.

21 Castlerock Rd #1, Warren, VT

Price: $320000

Fantastic End Unit Castlerock unit steps from the Shuttle Bus. Kitchen has been completely renovated with stainless steel appliances, and large island creating perfect floor plan for entertaining. The Kitchen also has large pantry as well as a wine fridge. This condo has an extra room upstairs which can be used for extra sleeping or TV room for the kids Boot Room with plenty or room for your ski equipment. The owner will give a $5000 credit so you can fix the fireplace to your taste. Sold with some furnishings. Steps from shuttle bus.

74 Middle Earth Drive Dr, Warren, VT

Price: $159000

Enjoy the Sugarbush Resort life style from this move-in condition home. Features include wood flooring, efficient LP gas heat, stone fireplace (LP), great views, deck and balcony. This unit also includes a basement storage area with private laundry. Close to all the amenities of Mount Ellen including Timbers Restaurant & Sugarbush Health & Recreation Center. Ski, tennis, swim, hot tub, yoga classes, racquetball, rock gym, sauna and more!

Plunkton Rd, Warren, VT

Price: $63900

4 Bedroom permitted property in historic Warren, Vermont has a few beaver ponds and plenty of nature to share. A Great community awaits you!

1176 Senor Rd #17, Warren, VT

Price: $375000

Perfect Cedar shake cape at the bottom of a meadow on Senor Rd in Warren. Recently renovated home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and tons of charm. Come home to relax in this very private setting in East Warren. Beautifully landscaped front yard with large rocks to sit on overlooking the meadow, paths to the mowed green space out in the middle of the meadow, and amazing views of the Northfield Ridge. The back yard has a beautiful brick patio w/ new 7 person hot tub and unbelievable Western exposure if you adore that afternoon sun. Easy access to the Blueberry Lake and its cross country sk i trails. The house has a nice layout with many of its features new or recently upgraded. Downstairs bathroom refinished last year and new appliances including gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer. New furnace, new tankless hot water heater, new electric 200 amp service run to house, new wireless service, upgraded to Fios. All new solid wood interior doors, 2 new covered porches; ceiling fans on the porch in the front for those hot summer nights. If you are looking for a home with peace and serenity on a bucolic country road in East Warren you are looking in the right place.

301 Ii Clay Brook At Sugarbush, Warren, VT

Price: $230000

This dog friendly 3 Bedroom home has Mountain and Poolside views at Clay Brook. This fabulous home has 2 Master Bedrooms and the 3rd Bedroom has bunk beds for the kids! Fully Equipped kitchen, granite counter tops, slate floors, custom cabinetry, Stainless steel appliances, wireless internet access, Central Heating and A/C, Gas Fireplace and more. Ownership has its perks with valet parking, heated boot room, ski valet, outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, on site gym and health and recreation club membership as well as the best access to everything the mountain has to offer.

29 Mountainside Dr, Warren, VT

Price: $172000

One of only four 2 bedroom one level units at Mountainside. End unit with extra windows. Enjoy winter ski trail views and the Valley in the summer ! Easy access to the lifts and back from your front door. Restaurants and the Sugarbush sports center are a short walk away – live life on the mountain! A special assessment may be levied in 2017 so owner is including a $15,000 rebate in the listed price towards assessment and gas fireplace conversion.

23B W Hill Rd, Warren, VT

Price: $235000

Enjoy panoramic views from East Warren to the Green Mountain range on this gently sloping and south facing parcel of land. Property taxes state “$0.00” because the tax bill is for 2 parcels of land.

23A W Hill Rd, Warren, VT

Price: $135000

This 11+ acre parcel of land includes woods and open fields with south facing views of the Green Mountain National Forest. Privacy and solitude.

60 Drumley North Rd #27, Warren, VT

Price: $210000

This bright, cheery, sunny 3 bedroom end unit overlooks the common areas 2 tennis courts and heated (in summer ) swimming pool. Vermont charm coupled with a spacious living area with a cathedral ceiling for true comfort. Great yard space and two decks for quiet relaxation. The large exclusive end unit picture window in the living room brings in plenty of light and the outdoors. The large lower level bedroom has been divided with an accordion style door and two interior entrances so that the room can be split in half for privacy. A great feature. Very close to skiing and valley activitie s. On the shuttle for winter convenience. Although being sold unfurnished, furnishings may be available. One owner since it was built and never rented.(45years)

Cider Hill Rd, Warren, VT

Price: $279000

Listed for the first time – a hidden gem on the coveted East Warren Rd corridor! This location is coveted for good reasons: more sun, western views of three ski areas, great sunsets, and Sugarbush’s spectacular fireworks. This 9.5 acre parcel located off the paved section of Cider Hill will not disappoint. Accessed by a long, gently sloping driveway that crosses a major brook, the sunny, elevated house site features wonderful ski area views that can be easily enhanced with more clearing. Underground utility lines and a drilled well are still in place and may be useful with testing. Soil s have been deemed adequate for at least one five bedroom septic system, and a survey is in progress. Beautiful old stone walls surround this special place to call you home.

26 Middle Earth Drive Dr #36, Warren, VT

Price: $155000

Excellent value in a spacious 4 bedroom townhome in a popular Sugarbush complex. The shuttle bus stops right outside the door. The main level features a spacious open plan with a gas fireplace and cross valley views. Bedrooms are located on various levels for privacy. This is an end unit with a wonderful deck for summer enjoyment. Note: Rented for the season through 4/30/2017.

Address Not Disclosed, Warren, VT

Price: $64000

A little hippie, a little yuppie, the Potato Rd Association is home to an architecturally eclectic group of homes that are each secluded yet easily accessible. Located in Warren, VT, this 2.51+/- acre building lot benefits from approx. 52 ac of common land including a charming swimming pond, tennis court, forestland and pastureland available for resident farming & animals. A large pasture adjoining the property offers stunning panoramic views of the valley, Green Mountains and Sugarbush Mountain Resort (which is only 15 mins away). There is a state approved wastewater permit and des ign for a three bedroom single family residence supported by a mound septic system & a drilled well. Parcel is predominantly mature northern hardwoods with a gentle slope to the SE corner. Boundaries well marked and shows easily. This quasi-Bohemian community is an excellent opportunity to find the tranquility & communal support youve been looking for! Minutes from VT-100, a major central VT corridor.

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