* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Utilities & Essentials
High Speed Internet Access
Included in rent
Recycling Charge
Included in rent
Trash Admin Fee
Included in rent
Utility - Water/Sewer
Included in rent
Utility - Hot Water
Included in rent
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
Security Deposit - Refundable
$3,850 one-time
No Fees
Comments
Max of 1. There is a 1 car garage and large surface parking area.
Other Pet Fees
Pet Deposit - Refundable
$200 / lease
Pet Deposit - Refundable
$200 one-time
Pet Deposit - Refundable
$50 one-time
Situational
Early Lease Termination/Cancellation
$1,000 - $3,850 / occurrence
Convenient For
Graduate Students
Faculty/Staff
Kid & pet-friendly Amherst home w/garden near bike and hike trails
This bright and cheerful fully-furnished home includes three-bedrooms plus an office and finished basement. It is perfect for families with children, home cooks, and nature-lovers.
Our kid-friendly home has durable finishes and a big backyard with... an elevated "forest deck" for big kids and grownups, and a neighborhood with other school-aged children.
The home is in the Fort River Elementary and Amherst Middle/High School zone; the school bus stops right out front. There are hiking trails in every direction and the bike path (to downtown and beyond) is located half a mile down the hill.
Our backyard is a peaceful oasis with a great combination of sun and shade trees. The orchard we planted is just starting to come of age. From our kitchen window and back deck you can see songbirds, owls, hawks, bobcats, black bears, deer, & more!
The finished walk-out basement has a home office with an interior window. The main area of the basement has a couch and TV connected to Roku; perfect for a playroom or guest suite.
We have a newly updated kitchen with quality knives, pans, and cooking gadgets including:
KitchenAid stand mixer Bread making machine Sous vide Submersion & Vitamix blenders Coffee Pots.
Pets: Well-behaved dogs and/or cats are welcome (please, no dogs with hole-digging hobbies). Maximum of two pets are allowed. We even have an Electric DogWatch Fence with one transponder so a dog can enjoy the backyard.
Maintenance and utilities included: Water and sewage Internet (it's two-people-work-from-home fast). Yard mowing Garbage Snow removal from driveway when more than an inch. (We will pay for a local plow driver to remove snow from the driveway but tenants will be responsible for shoveling off the front stairs, walkway, and salting to prevent ice).
Tenant is responsible for: Electricity (which powers the heating and cooling units). Rates vary by season and usage; ours ranges from $300-700 a month. Shoveling and de-icing the walkway to your door. Responding to normal-for-western-Massachusetts) pest incursions as the seasons change (such as ant traps).
Note: -We have a fireplace but it cannot be used. -Homeowners will store some items in kneewalls, shed, and garage. -Rental dates are August 21st (or September 1st) to July 21st with some room for negotiation with move in and out dates. - First month's rent and security deposit are due upon signing of the lease.
Property Highlights:
Three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms Ensuite with large open shower Finished walk-out basement with kitchenette Separate office Newly updated Chef's kitchen with high-end gadgets Dishwasher Microwave Air conditioning Large capacity washer and dryer Separate laundry room Extra deep freezer in the basement Archery target, bows and arrows (for kids and grownups) Sleds for snow play Bright and colorful decor Kid-friendly home Split-King adjustable beds in the primary bedroom Mini-split heating and air conditioning for well-regulated home temperatures and lower energy costs Outdoor parking spaces Spacious backyard (1 acre) that backs up to a town-owned forest that connects to the Lawrence Swamp Town water & sewer Near Bike path and hiking trails Dogs & Cats welcome Electric Dog Fence
If you are interested please send a message that includes: - What brings you to the area - Information about yourself and the ages and relationships of anyone else who will live in the home (including pets) - Information about how you receive income - Your desired move-in start and end date
Lease Terms
Option To Renew
Lease renewal not offered
Upfront Requirements
First Month Rent
References
Security Deposit
Contact
Grover Wehman-Brown
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