Front lawn sweeps toward meadow and tree-lined stream

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Location: Andover, Connecticut, USA (Hartford, 25 min., Bradley International Airport, 45 min.)

Accommodations:  Historic Farmstead, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)

Pre-Revolutionary Historic Farmstead: rich in Connecticut and New England Rural Heritage. Lots of places to write and read, 31 acre, diversified terrain and features. Fields, stream, pond. An Oil Mill is a rare example of a link between the American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution through textile history. Hiking, photography, skating, and cross country skiing may be done (your equipment, skills, supervision and personal responsibility) on the property.

Proximity to Rails to Trails system, University of Connecticut (Research, Agriculture, Sports), three towns of origin (Lebanon with Town Green, Hebron and Coventry), Genealogical resources--local probate records, State Library church and genealogical records, and Connecticut Historical Society. Academic, Scholarship, and Reunion potential (UConn, Trinity, Wesleyan, Yale, Brown, and Harvard accessible in 20 minutes or a day-trip).

Connecticut Shoreline (Stonington to New Haven), Foxwoods and Mohegan Casinos; and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum are up to an an hour away. New London, the Mystic Marine Museum and Aquarium; and the Quiet Corner (Northeastern Connecticut) are also close by.

Spend a week in the "18th century" while staying in touch with the real world. The Washington-Rochambeau march route (from Newport, Rhode Island, to victory over the British in Yorktown, Virginia) passed through the full length of Andover in 1781--The entire 685 mile march was re-enacted by five people from 6/18-10/19/06. Part of National (Nine State) Historic Trail eligible for Congressional designation.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Off Street Parking: Spacious parking options.
  • Wood Fireplace (4)
  • Wood Stove (2) : Small wood stove in upstairs sitting room, Stanley cook stove in Summer kitchen.
• Beds
  • Double Bed (2)
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed: Living Room Sofa Bed.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: Spacious yard, table, benches. Additional area beneath maple "canopy," overlooking meadow and stream can be used for larger gatherings.
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Pond, and stream (Staddle Brook), with stone bridge.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Pond, Stream, Woods walks, proximity to Rails-to-Trails, Sugar Maples, Fields, Large yard, Lawns, Fireplaces, one with Crane and Bake Oven, Dacor dual fuel stove (surface gas burners, electric stove), Bread machine.
• Suitability
  • Kid Friendly: NB:Children with respect for Animals (observe and enjoy, no chasing), for Safety (near pond and stream only with adults who can swim/do life-saving),and for Wildlife, are more than welcome.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Antiquing
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Geneaological searches (self directed), Academic visits or reunions, Textile History, Connecticut and New England History, Culinary History and Cooking, Caprilands Herb Farm, Nathan Hale Homestead, Mark Twain House, Lebanon Green, University of Connecticut, Wadsworth Atheneum, extensive Art Galleries, Museums, Foxwoods & Mohegan Casinos, and Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Joshua's Tract and Historic Trust. In Andover: Historical Museum, Center Historic District, Creamery site, and Hutchinson-Hendee Road Washington-Rochambeau commemorative route, Rural Historic Vista, plaques and table sign

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$1,800/week in year-round "Currier and Ives" setting.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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