3 bedrooms (2 queen beds,1 double), 2 1/2 baths, plus outdoor shower, 3 decks, GRAND ROOM with dining table that seats at least ten, tables outside for eating around pool and on decks, kids' room with cable and apple-connected projector & extra kids' cots, crib, and pack n'play, 2 cable connected TVs in each bedroom, phone and high speed internet.. a steel, concrete, wood solar-paneled house with radiant heat and solar hot water heater & AC & generator, pool, organic garden, wild flower meadow, woods, vast lawn. 5 miles from Mohawk Ski resort, river and lake swimming, kayaking, tennis, horse back riding, trails, bike riding, arts and music festivals, organic, family farms. House is in Litchffield Hills just 30 minuets south of MA Berkshires. It overlooks the Housatonic River and across the river is the historic Appalachian Trail. , where you can walk to Sharon or Kent. It's completely secluded on 13 acres which are in conservancy, but conveniently located off route 7 and 9 miles from Kent & Sharon.. It's a 2 hour drive from NYC or accessible from NYC on Metro North's Harlem Valley Line. You can park at the Wassaic, Tenmile River, Dover Plains or Harlem River-Wingdale train stations and also rent a car at the Southeast station.In the winter there's skiing at nearby Mohawk Ski Lodge and numerous, scenic cross country and in the spring, summer, and fall swimming in our salt-chlorinated pool or the local lakes, horse back riding at the nearby stables with one as close as a 1/2 mile, tennis at the town's courts and shopping at the many local farms and farmers' market. There's also a vegetable garden, seesaw, swing, rocking chairs, barbecue, fire pit on the property. Cornwall has been named the greenest town in the Northeast by the EPA. It's three separate hamlets, Cornwall, Cornwall Bridge, & West Cornwall. There's a package store, library, general store, covered bridge, bookstore, shops & restaurants, 1 of which is very elegant. The house is perfect for kids and full of toys. There's a projector in the playroom for movie nights, which can be projected outside. Let me know if this is something that you'd be interested in considering.
Pet & Kid Friendly, Solar, 13 Acres, Salt Water Pool, River Views
- House2000 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps9
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths1
- Min Stay2 nights
Steel, concrete, wood solar house with radiant heat, AC, pool, organic garden
Owner
ruth charny
- Speaks:
- english, french
- Calendar last updated:
- Sep 21, 2018
About ruth charny
I am a film producer with 5 grandchildren for whom I built this house. I am anticipating being in London & Paris for work all of next year and therefore decided to put the house up for rent. Ideally, I would prefer a year-long renter or a month-long renter.
ruth charny purchased this House in 2004
Why ruth charny chose Cornwall Bridge
It was a difficult decision to put my house and our things on the rental market, but I'd rather have it used and there's very little that's breakable.
What makes this House unique
this is a very special house in that I built for my 5 grandchildren or rather when I was anticipating grandchildren. It has been enjoyed by all them as they can play, swim, hike, ski, garden, play organized sports, barbecue, roast s'mores around a campfire, sleep under the stars, and roughhouse with the DOG who is far enough from the road to never be on leash and protects the many flowers and vegetables from deer. Our neighbor on route 7 (although our driveway is 1/4 mile long and far from the road) is the Housatonic Valley, which protects the region Association which protects
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
- Bedroom 11 queen, 1 baby crib
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 31 double
- 2 have cable TV & open up to deck overlooking river. 1 has private bathroom and opens to garden view of river.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2combination tub/shower, outdoor shower
- Bathroom 3toilet
- there are 2 and 1/2 bathrooms. 1 with shower, 1 with tub and and outdoor shower.
Location Type
- Downtownbetween Sharon & Kent, near New Preston, Litchfield, Salisbury, & the Berkshires
- Resort5 miles from Mohawk ski lodge and Cream Hill Lake and 2 miles from Kent Falls and across from Appalachian Trail.
- RuralAcross the Housatonic River from the Appalachian Trail. You can walk to the River's edge along Swift Bridge Road, bordering a water fall.
- VillageCornwall is three different and inter-connected villages. Cornwall Bridge has the general store, liquor store, fishing store. West Cornwall has farmers' market, shops, & oldest covered bridge in US.
- Mountain ViewIt is nestled in Litchfield Hills, a part of the Berkshire Mountain range.
- Water ViewOverlooking the Housatonic River
- WaterfrontHouse overlooks the Housatonic River and has access to the river
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Fireplace
- Telephonecable phone
- HeatingRadiant
- Linens Provided
- Washing MachineFisher-Paykel
- Clothes DryerGE
- Air ConditioningCentral
- Parkinglarge area for guest parking. very long driveway to house
- GarageCar port for 2 cars
- Internetvery high speed designated line
- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- DishwasherMiele
- RefrigeratorGE Profile
- StoveDCS
- OvenDCS
- Coffee MakerKeurig
- Toaster
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenKitchen includes large island with 2 original mid-century modern chairs.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningLarge, long dining room table seats 10+
- comfy seating for 10 people
Entertainment
- Television2 televisions & one projector, attached to in family room which can be moved throughout the house and outside and attaches to mac products.
- Satellite / CableCable-Optimum
- Stereothere are speakers upstairs and downstairs to attach to Apple products...
- DVD Player
- Books
- Toys
Outside
- Lawn / Garden14 acres, meadow of wildflowers, view of river, and enough lawn for most sports
- Kayak / Canoeon town late
- Bicycleslots of cyclists in the are
- Boaton town lake
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio3 decks
- Ski & Snowboardat Mohawk, 4 miles away
- TennisTennis courts in town
- Golfcourse at Hotchkiss school in Salisburty
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Private Poolsaline
Attractions
- recreation center
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- museums
- playground
- botanical garden
- live theater
- restaurants
- synagogues
- winery tours
- zoo
- health/beauty spa
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- sledding
- walking
- antiquing
- eco tourism
- bird watching
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- boating
- miniature golf
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hiking
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- skiing
- golf
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
- hunting
- equestrian events
- fly fishing
- tennis
- ice skating
- mountain climbing
- rafting
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- kayaking
- rock climbing
- snowboarding
28 Reviews
Beautiful property with a fabulous pool and a lovely home. Kid and pet friendly!
We will absolutely rent here again. We loved the house and the pool! Ruth was attentive and helpful and responded quickly to emails. The house is fantastic and is perfect for kids and pets. The property is secluded and lovely and near Kent, which has a great chocolate store, galleries and a great book store. Kent Falls state park is very nearby and the falls are beautiful with an easy hike. Also, the Appalachian trail is close by. A really fantastic place.
our 4th trip to Cornwall Bridge was excellent
We absolutely love staying at the house.
Exquisite, sun-filled home in the country; perfect oasis overlooking the river
The pictures don't do it justice. The house is deep in the country off of the main road. You have a tremendous amount of privacy and opportunity to relax and take in the scenery. There are balconies and patios on all sides of the house. The bedrooms are spacious, bathrooms stocked with linens. The home is perfect for any midsize group eager to have big family dinners, sit around the fireplace and enjoy the outdoors. If you are looking for a quiet, nature-filled weekend away with family and friends, this is the perfect destination for you. Not to mention, Ruth the property owner, is incredibly responsive and helpful.
Peaceful, Tranquil
We really enjoyed our stay in Mrs Charny's property. Very secluded, really relaxing... Great place to unwind and relax. Mrs Charny was very hospitable to our family. We will definitely be back.
Second time there and would go back again!
This was our second time staying at Ruth’s house. We love it and would go back again! The house is thoughtfully nestled in nature and really feels like an escape from it all. The floor plan offers a great room that is perfect for a group and kids. Radiant heat is a huge plus! Highly recommended.
Great house for family and friends
This is our second year in the house and we are already looking forward to the next. The house itself has a great layout with a large living/dining/kitchen area great for hanging out with family and friends. The fireplace is amazing and the location is excellent. Close to Kent, but quiet and woodsy, with a nice view of the river. The host/owner is also very friendly and responsive to any issues that arise.
Map
House is about 2 miles from the Kent Falls Park and about 4 miles from the Audubon Society, about 1/2 mile away from riding stable, 1/2 miles away from river fishing, and 4 miles from town lake and lake club, and 3 miles from entrance to Appalachian Trail.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
guest must pay for same cleaning person I use before their arrival. $140 is the fee and after I inspect house I will return a $300 deposit.