Description

Sophisticated and stylish country home on the Litchfield/ Cornwall border, just over 2 hours from NYC. Tranquility, peace, and privacy abound on this 3.79 acre retreat which abuts the Mohawk State Forest, has perennial gardens and apple trees all contained within Colonial era stone walls. The farmhouse built in 1818, has 4 BR, 2 baths and has been skillfully renovated and expanded over the years to add modern amenities and space. Enter though the front door and take in the view to the back gardens and sunken blue stone patio. The 25 ft dining room with wood burning stove, seats 12 and is open to the kitchen and butlers pantry/bar. The 23 x14 L shaped LR has a second wood burning stove, 8 foot couch, built-ins and full bath. There are two separate staircases that bring you to the second level. The front staircase takes you to the original part of the houses sleeping quarters where there are 3 bedrooms- (1 queen, 1 bunk room that sleeps 4, and 1 single) as well as a laundry room. The back staircase takes you to the upstairs den with deck and the 4th primary BR/suite. Both wings connect in the middle. Other features: 2 car attached garage/rec room with pool table, 30' x 40' party barn at the top of the property with ping pong and fire pit. Two kayaks, one canoe. Located a half mile from Mohawk pond and the Mattatuck trail, ten minutes from the AT and less than 15 Minutes from: Bantam (Arethusa), the historic Litchfield green with access to shopping, bustling local eateries, coffee shops, etc. Head the other direction to the iconic West Cornwall Covered Bridge and home to a weekly Farmer's market, 20 minute drive to Sharon, Kent, Lakeville and Salisbury. Easy driving to most of Litchfield County's extensive offering of restaurants and desirable retail stores to shop at. Endless, hiking, biking, kayaking and just plain nature bathing! This summer rental includes a free family beach pass to Cornwall's Hammond Beach lake. Additional photographs will be added to this listing in a few days.

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Listed by: Asher Pavel