Location: Washington, Connecticut, USA (1 Hr 45 Minutes from New York City But a World Away!)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-6)
Keywords: Private House
"Sunny Corners" is a delightful and restful cottage in the beautiful lower Berkshire Hills of Litchfield County. Located 100 yards down the road from extensive apple and pear orchards, Sunny Corners nestles in former rolling pastures surrounded by two hundred year old stone walls and framed by beautiful mature trees. Just minutes from Washington Depot, the Cottage offers complete privacy with easy access to numerous local outdoor attractions such as Lake Waramaug.
The Cottage was completely renovated and decorated by the designer/owner in 2008 with a delightfully eclectic mix of overstuffed furniture, linens from her line of fine bedding, decorative pillows, curtains and rugs, plus an extensive collection of paintings, folk art, and antiques. It creates a truly relaxing and inviting atmosphere where one feels "at home" away from home. The stainless steel and Corian kitchen is large with 2 ovens, a large wall microwave, plenty of cooking gear and large prep space. The adjacent dining area easily fits 6-8. Antique armoires are furnished in every room, with 5 TVs and 5 phones throughout the house (including the master bath).
The living room includes a wood burning fireplace with a gas fireplace in the master bedroom (that turns on and off with a switch next to the bed!, full C/A and overhead fans in each bedroom, study, and on the sleeping porch.
The master includes an en suite bathroom with beautiful double marble sink, double medicine cabinets, an armoire and heated tile floor.
There are four separate outdoor areas where individuals or groups can enjoy themselves:
(1) A private screened porch off the master bedroom with wicker furniture for four. The door from the porch to the second bedroom is invaluable for couples with a young child/children who wish to have privacy, yet instant access to their youngsters.
(2) There is a private walled garden off the study where small dogs or cats are completely safe to play and enjoy the outdoors. This garden provides a 19th Century cast iron and wood Victorian bench and chairs for four, a great retreat for coffee or quiet reading;
(3) a large raised deck off the kitchen/dining, living room and study with Adirondack chairs, 2 umbrellas, and a dining table for six.
(4) Or sit on the front covered porch with Twig rocking chair and large twig/root table for morning coffee or to watch the magnificent sunsets beyond the trees.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : central air/ two zones
- Linens Provided : All linens are provided
- Washer : The washer is in the guest bathroom
- Dryer : the dryer is in the guest bathroom
- Garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : There is a large turnaround area of the driveway where the boat or trailer could be kept out of sight after you have entered the house
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Plenty of prep space, and 2 ovens and in large in-wall microwave
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : large in-wall
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3) : a large uncovered back deck with railings and staircase down to the back lawns, a covered porch off the master bedroom and a covered porch off the front entrance and kitchen
- Lanai (2) : a covered screened porch off the master bedroom with double doors leading to the lawns and a covered porch off the front entrance and kitchen
- View/Location
- Mountain View : the property was an open grazing field years ago that has mountains surrounding the in the distance
- Communications
- Telephone (5) : call waiting. call forwarding,
- Free Long Distance (5) : within the continental U.S. Directory assistance is charged
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Gorgeous open fields and gardens surround the house. The property is ringed by stone walls and evergreens, Japanese maples, and other mature trees. Steps from Averill Farm orchards, which has been in continuous production by the same family since 1769. Boaters, you are four minutes from Lake Waramaug, the cleanest lake in CT, with room to store the boat at the property.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Small pets may be allowed. There is a beautiful walled garden built especially for small pets so that they may go outside safely and enjoy the sun. grass and open skies---important for your city pets who may only get to go outside for brief periods in the city.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Its a one-floor plan wth 3 steps up to the entrance.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 27
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer ................................ $2,200/week (1 week min) .. $6,800/month
Fall .... $375/Night (2 night min) .. $1550/week
Winter .... $330/Night (2 night min) .. $1350/week
Holidays .. $375/night (3 night min) .. $2,200/week
Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Spring Break, 3-day Federal Holidays
Annual Lease $3,750/month. Tenant responsible for maintenance and utilities.
PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT DISCOUNTED RENTALS FOR SHORT-TERM LEASES OF 2-6 MOS.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
I design and manufacture high end bed linens, curtains and rugs.
Why the Owner Chose Washington
I love this area of CT. It is beautiful, rural countryside but has incredibly sophisticated things to do and buy, and restaurants to enjoy! And its close to my apt. in New York so that its a very easy commute.
The Unique Benefits of this House
I love nature and find it in abundance in this part of CT. If I want to take a solitary walk, its easy to walk around the apple and pear orchard steps away from the house. If I want to go swimming at Lake Waramaug, its a four-minute drive to the beach. If I want to go outside at night, I can see a clear and sparkling sky. If I want to see the latest art films and eat fine food, that is just a quick drive away. The people are generally kind, trusting and fun in CT. We don't worry about locking our cars when we go shopping. You can't ask for a better place to live!
Property Photos
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- Driveway up to the house - Washington Vacation Home on Apple Orchards.
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- View from Living Room & Dining Area - Washington Vacation Home on Apple Orchards.
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- View from Front Porch - Washington Vacation Home on Apple Orchards.
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- View from the Dining Room
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- Partial View of the Living Room
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- Partial View of Living Room
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- Kitchen and Dining Area
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- Dining Area with doors leading to sunny deck on right
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- Master Bedroom with doors leading to covered screened porch at right
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- Partial View Master Bathroom with Double Sink and Double Medicine Cabinets
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- Screened Porch off Master Bedroom
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- The Study next to Master Bedroom, w/doors to deck (l) & pet garden (r)
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- Partial View 2nd Bedroom with door to covered porch
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- 3rd Bedroom
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- Partial View of Enclosed Garden shown with gate open to wider back yard
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #208354
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