Lovely & Rare South Deerfield Home

Description

Situated on highly desirable North Main Street, this circa 1900 colonial provides 2,600 square feet of welcoming living area over three floors. Classic open air front porch and a Goshen Stone side porch and walkway that leads to the parking area and outdoor shed. The first floor includes a living room with wood stove, sun room, dining room with fireplace and a central kitchen with island. Down the hall is a full bath, side foyer, laundry/tool room that leads to a 425 square foot post and beam Great Room (original barn) with gas heating stove that opens onto a spacious deck with a gorgeous view of preserved farmland and North Sugarloaf Mountain. The second floor includes two bedrooms, one with a large walk in closet. There is a full oversized second bathroom. The first and second floors are all hardwood and the bathrooms are tiled. Stairs lead to the third floor and two rooms with wide pine boards and skylights. It comes fully furnished along with one resident (and independent) cat who has also called this his home for 10+ years. The basement is poured concrete and has newer oil furnace and gas hot water heater. The roofs are host an abundant array of solar panels installed in 2021. Electric bill is offset by $150 per month. The plot is a half acre that opens to 50+ acres of protected farmland. The views year round are amazing. Walking distance to schools, library, churches and the adorable and practical "downtown" South Deerfield. You can hike out the back up to Mt. Sugarloaf and other trails. Great neighbors as well. Perfectly situated 15 minutes to Amherst, Northampton and Greenfield and 5 minutes easy access to Rt 91, the central artery of the Pioneer Valley. Easy drive to all areas colleges/universities. Bus stop is 1 minute walk. I have owned the house for 40 years, with the last 5 being rented to one tenant/property manager. Looking for another responsible tenant to enjoy the splendor of the home and treat it accordingly. June 1, 2024 next start date. Year long rental requires first and last month's rent as well as a security deposit. Shorter stays are possible for the summer.