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Minutes to Amherst, Hampshire, and UMass. 15 min to Smith or Mt. Holyoke

Belchertown, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $3500 | Monthly

House | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From August 20, 2024 until December 31, 2025
Additional Dates:
From January 1, 2025 until June 20, 2025
From June 20, 2025 until August 20, 2025

Description

Charming two bedroom, two bath rural/suburban home within minutes of Amherst College, UMass, and Hampshire College and a 15 minute drive to Smith and Mt. Holyoke College. Three minutes from the Hampshire Athletic Club gym (indoor tennis courts, pool, machines, basketball court, weight room). Fenced-in yard and dog door so dogs can let themselves in and out. Two-sided deck with private, wooded, newly landscaped backyard. Within 2 miles of the 20-mile long Norwottuck Rail Trail/bike path and Robert Frost hiking trails. Modern and exquisitely equipped kitchen. Wood stove in living room. Newly remodeled upstairs bath/walk-in shower. New windows and enlarged closet in master bedroom. Office with printer, large desk, ergonomic chair, futon love seat for extra guest. Double French doors opening onto side deck. Full basement with washer-dryer, rowing machine, treadmill and large TV. Newly landscaped backyard. Living and dining rooms face south and are filled with light all day. Living room has a large 40" TV, DVD player, and queen size sleeper couch and double doors onto front deck. Kitchen contains many windows and a small sitting nook. It is fully equipped with utensils, cooking tools, food processor, double toaster, microwave, flat glass top stove, side-by-side fridge, electric kettle, and pantry cupboards. Garden are contains rhododendrons and azaleas, daisies, peonies, and a dogwood tree that all bloom in the spring. Front garden contains perennial sage, mint, and thyme and hydrangeas. House sits on about 1 acre of land: woods, stone, and lawn. There are stairs up to the deck and between the living/dining rooms and kitchen, as well as to the upstairs and basement. Driveway with room for three cars, but no garage. Convenience store and gas station at the end of the road (walking distance away). Quiet neighbors and rural road that borders many streams. Electric standing piano negotiable.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,900 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From August 20, 2024 until December 31, 2025

Additional Dates

From January 1, 2025 until June 20, 2025

From June 20, 2025 until August 20, 2025

Minimum Stay

2 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Dates are flexible. One full year rental is possible.

Location

House in Belchertown, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Nearby Universities
Amherst College | Hampshire College | Mount Holyoke College | Smith College
Neighborhood

rural/suburban

Nearby Cities

Amherst

Comments: Within minutes of all 5 colleges. 2 miles from the 11-mile Norwottuck Rail Trail between Belchertown and Northampton. Surrounded by hiking trails. Excellent local public and private schools. Bus service to all five colleges at end of street.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Countryside
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3500 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Costs include heat, electricity, internet, landline phone. Plowing, mowing, and cable TV extra.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Pull out sofa in living room. Dog door and enclosed yard so dog can let themselves in and out in warm weather. No cats, please. School bus service to local schools..

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Fitness

Gym

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Wooded area w/birds, streams. Dog door and enclosed backyard. Bike path and hiking trails. Peach tree, herb garden, and rhodies. Deck on 2 sides. Finished basement w/rowing machine, treadmill, and TV. Fully equipped kitchen. Lots of light.

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