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The Perfect Escape From The City

The Perfect Escape From The City

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Overview of The Perfect Escape From The City

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Sharon, CT
  • Popular LocationTriArts Sharon Playhouse6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHolley-Williams House Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationLime Rock Park10 min drive
  • AirportHudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Children's Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

2 Double Futons

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Perfect Escape From The City

Perched on a rise in the beautiful lower Berkshires of Litchfield County, this house is your ideal escape from city life! A modern house with a New England farmhouse feel, surrounded by lawn and flower beds, with green views from every window of this sun-filled cottage. Situated in the tri-corner region of NY, CT, and MA, it sits on a breezy rise overlooking hay fields, and is surrounded by gardens featuring a stand of pines and butternuts. The west-facing deck, living room, and master bedroom, overlook the sunset beyond the hay fields, with Indian Mountain defining the horizon. The trip from New York City is either by car (1.5 hours), or by rail. Wassaic station is 20 minutes away and it is the last stop on the Metro-North Harlem line.

In the fall, the autumn foliage and sparkling blue skies of the season are in full display at this location. This listing is ideally located for visitors to the Hotchkiss School. For the intrepid, the Appalachian trail is very close for a pleasant day hike. Apple picking and berry picking or any local day activity is punctuated by cosy evenings at the fireplace or flatscreen TV in the living room.

Winter at the house takes "cozy" to another level. Enjoy resting indoors by the fireplace, while watching the snow fall all around. If you are a skier, within a 20-minute drive you will find skiing at Mohawk, and if you head north, Butternut, and Catamount are also a great weekend choices in nearby southwest Massachusetts.

Besides Hotchkiss School (5 minutes), Kent (20 minutes) and Indian Mountain school (10 minutes) are also nearby. This home could not be more convenient for parents up for a weekend to combine rest and visiting with a son or daughter.

Lion Rock Farm and Hotchkiss Farm, popular wedding venues, are less than a mile away.

The house features a kitchen with modern stainless appliances, granite counters, and a 30 bottle wine cooler. Anderson windows are everywhere, wood floors and marble tiled baths. Cable service, broadband internet and WiFi keeps you connected, ... if this is what you must do.

Wildlife is everywhere, birds of all kinds, owls, hawks, ducks, geese, turkeys, foxes, bobcats, deer and black bear. Yes, black bear, so we urge our guests, especially those with small children, to avoid getting close if one appears. They are most active in early spring.

We hope to hear from you!

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Property manager

Serge and Lannyl Ossorguine
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Languages

Russian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Prior discussions for events are required.

Pets

No pets allowed
We sometimes permit dogs that don't shed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Prior discussions for events are required.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sharon

Located in Sharon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Harlem Valley Rail Trail and Land of Nod Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Harney and Sons Tea Tasting Room and Clarke Outdoors. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

What's nearby

  • TriArts Sharon Playhouse - 6 min drive
  • Holley-Williams House Museum - 7 min drive
  • Sharon Audubon Center - 9 min drive
  • Lime Rock Park - 10 min drive
  • Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Boat House - 7 min drive
  • When Pigs Fly Southern BBQ - 5 min drive
  • Ritchie's Amenia Deli - 14 min drive
  • Mountainside Cafe - 13 min drive
  • The Woodland - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Escape From The City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Escape From The City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Escape From The City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Escape From The City located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Bodhi Tree Gallery and within 6 miles (10 km) of TriArts Sharon Playhouse and Holley-Williams House Museum. Scoville Memorial Library and Mount Frissell are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Northwest Connecticut Property
Excellent home on beautiful property. Perfect for quiet stay in a country setting. Picturesque "old New England" area. We stayed in January and house is warm and comfortable. Fire place in living room was awesome. Wood burning stoves in each bedroom is also a nice feature. Plenty of seasoned fire wood provided by owner. All needs were met. Owner was very flexible and accommodating and even checked-in with us during our stay due to impending snowstorm to reassure us driveway would be plowed timely and he was available for anything we may need. Would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odile V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape from city
Cozy, warm and homey place. Sad weather was drizzly and did not permit the use of the beautiful outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

E B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
The booking was exactly as stated an “great escape from the city” had an amazing time with my wife and family the place was quite and completely comfortable with amazing, and easy to contact host will definitely love to book here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Relatives came for a visit and stayed at the house. The location was perfect and the place is very comfortable, spacious and inviting. Will definitely recommend for family and friends again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Windows to nature
This was our second stay at this delightful house that brings the scenic masterpiece of nature from every angle through the multiple windows throughout the house. The large windows in the kitchen/dining room area were designed to capture the setting sun over the beautiful country landscape Serge, the host, is very hospitable and very responsive to communication The house is exceptionally clean , comfortable and equipped with everything one needs to prepare meals The surrounding areas are very picturesque and we had an excellent dinner at The Woodland in Lakeville where we have eaten a few times over the years and dies not disappoint. We also ate in Le Gamin fir lunch which was also very good and comparable to authentic Parisien fare We plan on returning next year as it keeps calling us back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Serge and Lannyl Ossorguine

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Serge and Lannyl Ossorguine work in the arts and reside in Manhattan.

Why they chose this property

We like Litchfield County and have many friends with homes here. The county has a history of resisting development and preserving historic land and architecture. We like this. The conveniences are there, but somehow, tastefully done. If we ever need the big box stores, Torrington is not too far away, but far enough. We love the easy commute from New York City by train (Metro-North, Wassaic), which is a huge plus for a family with a many-layered schedule. The drive up from New York is very pleasant. Its not a parking lot on Fridays, like roads leading to the Hamptons.

The movie house in Millerton is a great place to see new releases, with two screens that are generally 'one for the kids' and 'one for the adults'. There is a great topographical diversity to the landscape; the Housatonic Valley, the lakes, the rolling farmland that suddenly reveals breathtaking vistas as you pass through it.

What makes this property unique

The house itself was built by a very energy conscious designer during the gas crisis years in the 70s. Insulated by the book, to augment electric heat there are 3 swedish wood burning stoves in the bedrooms, and a fireplace in the living room, which very effectively augment the ceiling radiated electric heating system. Lots of light pours into the house through many Anderson windows. All wood floors everywhere except marble in the baths and terra cotta in the kitchen. A previous owner was a landscape architect. The gardens include apple trees, pear trees and islands with decorative grasses, perennials, a bonzai and some aromatics.

Languages:

Russian

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