An acclaimed photographers country estate, arts community, near private schools!
About the property
- Estate3000 sqft
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay1 - 2 nights
Pet friendly, handicap accessible, sleeps 10, perfect for smaller events...
This Federal Style home has many original details, a center hall with an arched entrance and a spiral staircase going up to the third floor. Five double bedrooms with "Heavenly Beds" furnished with period antiques and luxury linens. Our dining room can accommodate twelve and the living room has a concert quality Steinway grand. The elegant paneled library has an entertainment center hidden behind folding doors. The kitchen is a chef's dream with the latest appliances and many extras.
Many of Don's famous photographs are on display throughout our home as is his amazing and large books of work. From Bob Dylan to Johnny Cash to Barbara Streisand, you name it and he has taken them plus numerous famous album covers as well.
We have two great outdoor eating areas/patios available in warmer months and the large Webber Grill can be used year round. The grounds can accommodate outdoor games such as croquet, badminton, horseshoes and various ball games.
Owner
Rudy Younger or DeeAnne Hunstein
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english, french, german
- Calendar last updated:
- May 8, 2018
About Rudy Younger or DeeAnne Hunstein
We purchased our beautiful country home when our children were young and needed an escape from New York City. We bought at a auspicious time, as we were able to afford a gracious estate with a 17th century home and much land in a sleepy little New England town, which later became a favorite destination for the wealthy and famous. It was also a center for artists, which both my husband and I are, he is an acclaimed photographer and I am a singer. We have continued to maintain our NYC residency but prize our Sharon home for family reunions with the grandchildren and the beautiful gardens I cultivate.
Rudy Younger or DeeAnne Hunstein purchased this Estate in 1978
Why Rudy Younger or DeeAnne Hunstein chose Sharon
The area is crammed with arts activities and outdoor sports opportunities. Other favorite activities include antiquing, fine dining, and going to art galleries and summer music festivals. The area is now active all year round and doesn't die down after the summer residents depart. And best of all, it is an easy and pleasant drive or train ride from the city.
What makes this Estate unique
+lounging in the library before a crackling fire +sitting on the side porch and looking at the birds +drinks on the flagstone terrace, watching the sunset +breakfast on the patio surrounded by flowers +listening to music on our audiophile system streamed throughout the house +handicap accessible and pet friendly +very close to 6 private schools including Salisbury, Berkshire, Millbrook, Hotchkiss, Kent and Kildonen +so much to see and do: Tanglewood, Sharon Tri-arts, Cascade Winery, audubon / raptor centers, chamber music, skiing, fishing, music festivals and much more,
Amenities
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Fireplace
- Heater
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Accessible
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Second floor yellow1 queen
- second floor blue1 queen
- third floor twin2 twin/ single
- second floor twin2 twin/ single
- third floor white1 king
- The beds are mostly Beauty Rest "Heavenly Beds" except for some twin beds. There is also a trundle bed available for another person, if needed, and another single bed off our blue room... ..
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 2 second floortoilet, shower
- Bathroom 1 third Floortoilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 4toilet
- Third floor bathroom has a large soaking tub with hand-held shower. Second floor bathroom has a large glass enclosed shower.
Location Type
- RuralOur beautiful home has views out over the meadow from the terrace, to the wooded hillside from the side porch and to the formal gardens and stream from the patio. No other properties are visible...
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Clothes Dryerplease ask our caretakers, if needed...
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingWe have a hot water system with four zones and radiant heating in kitchen and library floors....
- Internet
- FireplaceFour fireplaces, two usable with one in the library and living room, wood is supplied...
- Linens ProvidedWe supply luxurious fine linens and feather comforters for most of our beds...
- Living RoomOur beautiful Steinway grand piano, for use by permission to qualified players only...
- ParkingThere is plenty of parking and even for horse trailers or those from Lime Rock raceway...
- Telephonecell phone connection is limited and best with Verizon but our land line is available as well...
- Towels ProvidedWe provide premium thick towels...
- Washing Machineplease ask our caretakers, if needed...
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerCapresso coffee maker
- Dishes & UtensilsFormal service for 12 guests...
- Dishwasherdouble loading
- KitchenWe have a very full kitchen for you to enjoy and everything to make that special meal with...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Itemsblender, mixer, coffee grinder and toaster oven
- Refrigeratorwith icemaker
- StoveOur stove has double ovens and a griddle..
- Toaster
Dining
- Diningmain dining table seats 8 additional table for 4 available
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 12 people
Entertainment
- BooksWe have a very large and eclectic library of books for you to enjoy...
- DVD Player
- Games
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / CableCable TV
- Stereo
- Television48"flat screen in library with cable access to many stations and DVR..
- Video Library
Outside
- BoatBoats can be rented for fishing or pleasure at Twin Lakes which is 5 miles away....
- Deck / PatioWe have a wonderful brick patio and flagstone terrace, watch the sun come down or enjoy a drink...
- GolfThere is a public course at the Hotchkiss school 5 miles away...
- Kayak / CanoeYes for rent on the Housatonic River which is close by...
- Lawn / GardenWe have beautiful landscaping with many flowers and flowering shrubs throughout our yard... .
- Outdoor GrillYes we have a outdoor grill for you to enjoy, on our patio..
- Ski & SnowboardThere are several downhill areas from novice to advanced skiing. Mohawk Mt. is 10 miles away and excellent family ski facility. Advanced skiing at Butternut 18 miles away to...
- TennisAbout a 5 minute drive from to our public courts...
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessibleYes we are fully wheelchair accessible!
Onsite Services
- Private Chef
- Staff
Attractions
- live theater
- autumn foliage
- cinemas
- festivals
- forests
- library
- churches
- museums
- playground
- pond
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- basketball court
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- cycling
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- roller blading
- sailing
- skiing
- swimming
- tennis
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Notes
- We have lawn sports such as croquet, badminton and horse shoe equipment available, our backyard is huge so enjoy them...
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
5 Reviews
Latest reviews
Nice house, great location, easy rental
This is a nice old house just a few minutes outside of Sharon center. Caretakers live on site and are very friendly. They do their best to leave renters alone except when needed.
Our only comment is that the owner was concerned about us bringing kids and furnished a long list of house rules and things not to touch. We have certainly stayed in nicer rentals and never really been given such a list. This part was a little off-putting. Personally, if I were so concerned about my things, I would either not rent the house or remove those items.
Nevertheless, the weekend went off without a hitch. Coordination with owners/ caretakers was easy. What little time we spent on the property was enjoyable. We would come back and we would recommend to others.
The Shahid family were wonderful renters and seemed to have enjoyed our house. Except for some dirty towels and bathroom rugs, they left the house very clean and neat. The refrigerator was spotless. We usually do not rent to families with more than two children. These two families had five young children who were to be watched by a babysitter while the parents were at a reunion. Fortunately they were able to bring a grandmother along to help, which made me feel more comfortable. The house is our second home and has recently been expensively renovated with no view to renting it. For this group of six adults and five children, we did feel that we had to make up some rules to assure that no expensive repairs or cleaning would have to be charged back to the renters. One spilled soda on the $2000 couch could have cost them hundreds in cleaning fees. Thus no food or drink outside of the dining areas. I'm sorry they felt this was oppressive. We enjoy sharing our beautiful house and hope the renters enjoy it too.
Beautiful!
The house was beautiful and well equipped for our family. The caretakers live in guest quarters right next to the house and you can hear them when you are in the kitchen. They were very nice. Beside that this house is a great find!
Relaxing Weekend for a Family of Five
We loved our stay at Fair Rising! The house is a charming old farmhouse but we were pleased to find it has been impeccably maintained and is spotlessly clean. The house is great for families - there is even a charming little bedroom with a cozy play nook. The caretakers were lovely and helpful - especially when we city slickers could not figure out the flue on the fireplace! The house is well situated near Sharon Green yet very private and up a quaint dirt road. We would recommend this house for anyone looking for a quiet, relaxed getaway with their family.
Beautiful Home, Relaxing Stay
My husband have spent two weekends at this beautiful home in Sharon. Both times we came away relaxed, happy, and reluctant to leave. We spent much of the first weekend outside, hiking in the nearby Audubon Reserve and a 30 minute drive away in Hidden Valley. We spent much of the second weekend reading in front of the splendid fireplace in the family room! All of the rooms in the house are elegant yet comfortable. The bedrooms are charming. We chose a bedroom at the top of house and it felt like being in our own little hideaway. The kitchen has everything you need, and more. The grounds are large and peaceful and we look forward to going back in the summer or fall to see them in fuller bloom. A lovely place.
Beautiful Setting for a Relaxing Weekend
The house and property were perfect in every way. Large spacious house was perfect for our group with a number of bedrooms. Library with fireplace was such a great room to spend time in during the day with a beautiful wood burning fireplace to sit in front of. Great hosts made everything simple and easy for us, our arrival and departure were seamless.
These young married couples, ten people in all, were ideal guests. They loved our house and left it in perfect shape on their departure. The kitchen was spotless and everything was put back where they found it. It is a pleasure to share our lovely home with such conscientious and appreciative guests.
Location
Sharon is a classic New England town with a town green and surrounding 18th century architecture. The area is noted for its historic preservation with a museum of the Historical Society. The town is surrounded by beautiful farms, once dairy farms, but now mostly horses and exotic cattle. The Appalachian trail crosses the town lines and the Housatonic River cascades down the eastern edge of the township, where there is white water kayaking, canoeing and fly fishing. Our property has trails through our woodlands and cross country skiing across our meadow. There is plenty of room for various ball games and croquet on the lawn. It is a four season resort area with plenty to do at any time of the year. There is indoor swimming and tennis in the winter as well as all winter sports outside. Under the ancient oak there is a beautiful lawn just right for a small wedding or other ceremony.