301 Boardman St, Belchertown, MA 01007

We're heading out on sabbatical and offering our beautiful home for rent. This spacious and light-filled 4-bedroom Colonial, built new in 2020, sits on a quiet 0.92-acre lot and features a modern open floor plan that opens to a deck overlooking a large backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A total of 2100 sq. ft of living space. Highlights include: 4 bedrooms (3 traditional bedrooms + 1 office that can be used as a bedroom) 2.5 bathrooms Master suite with private bathroom and walk-in closet Hardwood floors throughout Second-floor washer and dryer for added convenience Attached 2-car garage Central A/C 11 kW solar panel system so electric bill is either zero or close to it. When discounted for savings in electricity, the real rent price is 3500-3550. We can leave our furniture for the tenants to use (pictures available) or you can rent the house unfurnished. Let us know your preference. If the tenant has a good recommendation letter from a colleague in the five colleges, we would also let them use our family cars. Enjoy this home surrounded by nature in Belchertown, while being just a short drive to downtown Amherst, Hadley, UMass, Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, and Northampton. The location also offers easy access to hiking and biking trails, conservation areas, shopping, restaurants, cafes, movie theaters, and local gems like Atkins Farms and homemade ice cream shops. Included in Rent: Property Maintenance Services Lawn care and mowing Town fees and property taxes Solar power (up to 11 kW usage) Tenant Responsible For: Trash and recycling removal Propane Gas for winter heating (my family spends the equivalent of 150 per months in winter Gas) Snow cleaning with available snow blower. Cable and Internet Any excess in electricity above 11Kw a year, if applicable. ( 11Kw per year has been enough to run our house including connecting a hybrid electric car every day. Our electricity bill has never exceeded $200 total pera year) Additional Details: 11-12 months contract. 41,800 dollars for 11 months and 45,600 for a 12 year contract Available August 1st. No smoking Pets considered on a case-by-case basis This is a rare opportunity to live in a nearly new, thoughtfully maintained home in a beautiful setting. Included in Rent: Property maintenance Services Lawn care and mowing Town fees and property taxes Solar power (up to 11 kW usage) Tenant Responsible For: Trash and recycling removal Propane Gas for winter heating (my family spends the equivalent of 150 per months in winter Gas) Snow cleaning with home snow blower Cable and Internet Any excess in electricity above 11Kw a year, if applicable. ( 11Kw per year has been enough to run our house including connecting a hybrid electric car every day. Our electricity bill has never exceeded $200 total pera year) Additional Details: 11-12 months contract. 41,800 dollars for 11 months and 45,600 for a 12 year contract. First+Last+Security Deposit if payed month by month. Available August 1st. No smoking Pets considered on a case-by-case basis