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Custom modern home near Smith College spacious and updated

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $2800 | Monthly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From September 15, 2026 until December 15, 2026
Additional Dates:
From December 15, 2026 until December 16, 2028

Description

Welcome to a UniQ custom designed home in Florence just from downtown Northampton and Smith College. This is not a typical rental property. It’s it’s a thoughtfully designed an updated home with a spacious open floor plan, recessed, lighting, abundant, natural light, and a comfortable modern feel throughout. The heart of the house is the open living and kitchen area designed to feel spacious and connected the custom kitchen which features granite countertops, modern cabinetry and finishes, plenty of workspace and storage and an open layout that makes the space great for cooking or spending time with family and friends. The home has three bedrooms and one full bathroom all custom artist built by owner, with additional useful space downstairs including a half bath, laundry and Storage high-speed Internet and space for a home office make the house particularly well suited for academics visiting professionals, remote workers or anyone coming to the Northampton area for an extended stay outside. There’s plenty of room to enjoy the property as well. Yard offers a substantial gardening space for tenants to enjoy and are welcome to create and maintain vegetable herb or flower gardens during their stay. There is also off street parking. The house is located in a quiet residential area area of Florence with convenient access to Northampton Smith, College, restaurants, shops, recreation, and the many colleges and cultural attractions of the Pioneer Valley. It offers a nice balance close enough to easily enjoy downtown Northampton while still having the space privacy and relaxed atmosphere of a residential home. The property is family-friendly, and pets may be considered on a case by case basis no indoor smoking, light vaping ok. Im looking for responsible tenants who will enjoy and take care of the house as their home during their stay longer-term arrangements are especially welcome. One of the homes best features is it setting, the property has private access to trails leading towards Fitzgerald conservation area and lakes making it easy to walk hike run or bike right from home it’s located on a double dead end street with Little to no-through traffic, great for families, but equally appealing to anyone looking for a peaceful place to live or work from home this was designed and upgraded as my family’s home, not as a rental, and I invested heavily in comfort and quality throughout, it features a custom high capacity central HVAC system for excellent heating and air-conditioning year-round, as well as premium tankless on demand, hot water system, providing continuous hot water for long showers bath or a busy household the home can be offered furnished or unfurnished depending on the tenants needs a walkout basement provides additional storage for bikes, outdoor equipment and belongings during a longer stay I will be relocating to Japan for a two-year professional contract with Tokyo disney so while I’m open to different arrangements, I would especially welcome a responsible, long-term tenant who would like to make the house their home during that. Between the custom open interior, upgraded kitchen, premium mechanical systems, gardening, space trail, access, peaceful, location, and proximity to Smith College in downtown Northampton. This is a UniQ home with amenities and upgrades. You don’t typically find in a rental.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
1,000 ft2

Suited For
3

Property Type
House

Availability

From September 15, 2026 until December 15, 2026

Additional Dates

From December 15, 2026 until December 16, 2028

Minimum Stay

1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Long term preferred, snow and mow negotiable. Cane be furnished or unfurnished

Location

House in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Smith College

Nearby Universities
Mount Holyoke College | University of Massachusetts Amherst
Neighborhood

Family

Nearby Cities

Northampton | Amherst

Comments: Close to town/shopping, walk to look park. Dead-end family neighborhood w/private entrance to Fitzgerald conservation are and trails.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $2800 Monthly

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Family friendly home. Pets may be considered on a case by case basis, no smoking indoors, vape OK. Please treat Home and neighborhood respectfully off street parking available. Longer-term stays welcome.

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with plants or garden

Plenty of outdoor space available for gardening! Tenants are welcome to maintain their own vegetable, herb or flower gardens existing garden areas may also be enjoyed and cared for if desired

Comments: Custom artist designed updated home with spacious floor plan, granite countertops, modern finishes, and lots of natural light not your typical rental

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: three bedroom home and a quiet Florence neighborhood high-speed Internet laundry off street parking outdoor outdoor space basement storage and a comfortable comfortable home office set up convenient Northampton Smith, College and area amenities

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (5)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member

Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (5)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member
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