Listed by Thomas W.

Days on market: 707

Welcome to your pastoral paradise, only minutes from the ocean. Nestled into a private and serene 5-acre parcel, this farmhouse has been lovingly renovated into a comfortable 1-Bedroom home. The second floor of the building has a bright and spacious full 1-bedroom with walk-in closet, 1 full bathroom with tub and shower, a sunlit full living room with large windows and full glass doors, full kitchen with gas range, dining area, and a sizable balcony deck overlooking a pond, forests and fields of wildflowers. The first floor has a very large storage and shop area, brand new laundry machines, and storage shed for bikes and tools. With lush woods and moving streams, there is plenty of natural space to explore nearby. This is also the perfect setting for someone with a green thumb, since there are established perennial gardens, and more than enough space for starting your own vegetable garden. There are two designated off-street parking spaces. Just across the street is Chittenden Hill Preserve, which has many acres of pristine trails for hiking and biking. Enjoy the best of what Connecticut offers with a tranquil rural setting, while only being minutes from the shoreline, 20 minutes from New Haven, and 10 minutes to Old Saybrook. Also convenient to shoreline towns Madison, Westbrook, Guilford, Branford, Killingworth, Deep River, Essex, Haddam, Hartford, Cheshire, New York, and Providence as well. The rent is $2300.00 per month. The house will be available for rent January 1st, 2024. We will require a minimum 12-month lease and will consider longer-term lease options. Background check and references required. $3500.00 security deposit due at signing. No smoking. Pets are considered for an additional $30.00 pet rent per month for each pet- some breed restrictions apply- no farm animals. Sewer, water, trash, recycling, and mowing are covered by the owner. Snow-plowing the driveway over 6-inches will also be included. Propane heat, electric, cable, and internet utilities are the responsibility of the tenants. Apply on Zillow or call/email directly for an application.

Listed by Thomas W.

Days on market: 950

Welcome to your pastoral paradise, only minutes from the ocean. Nestled into a private and serene 5-acre parcel, this Cape house has been lovingly renovated into a modern, farm-chic home for comfortable living. Whether you're spreading out in the chef's kitchen, swimming in your own pond, relaxing by the warm wood stove, or pursuing your next passion project in the workshop/bonus room, this property has something for everyone in the family. With lush woods and moving streams, both the kids and pets will love having ample room to play and explore. This is also the perfect property for someone with a green thumb or bent towards farming, since there are established perennial gardens, and a 50' x 50' vegetable garden with raised beds and trellises for growing, plus strawberry/raspberry/asparagus beds and a fruit tree orchard. There's plenty of room to expand the vegetable farm and grow even more. The house has been renovated and updated throughout, including four bedrooms, two full baths, and full-size basement. Additionally, there's a spacious dining room, large living room with wood stove, bright sun porch with views of the swimming pond, large deck for grilling, and an airy reading-room porch. Other amenities include: an attic, full basement, detached garage, storage shed, laundry machines, and a large 40' x 16' "bonus room," which is for whatever you want to define it as (e.g. yoga studio, woodshop, greenhouse, recreation room, etc.). The house has oil-based radiant hot water for the primary heat source, brand new wood burning stove, and three electric, wall-mounted Mitsubishi Heat/Air Conditioning pumps for additional heating/cooling. The house also has a backup automatic generator for outages. Just across the street is Chittenden Hill Preserve, which has many acres of pristine trails for hiking and biking. Enjoy the best of what Connecticut offers with a tranquil rural setting, while only being minutes from the shoreline, 20 minutes from New Haven, and 10 minutes to Old Saybrook. It is also close to Wesleyan University, Yale University, and Albertus Magnus College. A perfect spot to take the Clinton Crossing train to New York City, Providence, or simply telecommute from the porch with a view. Also, close to Westbrook, Madison, Haddam, Old Lyme, Killingworth, Branford, Hamden, and Guilford Connecticut as well. Pets are considered for an additional pet rent- some breed restrictions apply- cats and dogs only. The house is unfurnished. Water, trash, recycling, and sewer are covered by the owner- all other utilities and lawn mowing are the responsibility of the tenants. Owner pays for plowing when over 6" of snow. The rent is $3,700.00 per month, beginning due June 1st, 2023. Security deposit is $5,000.00, due at lease signing. The house will be available for rent June 1st, 2023. We will require a 12-month lease. Background/credit/history check will be required for all applications. Contact us by email or phone to request an application and set up a showing.