4 Liberty Rdg, Clinton, CT 06413

Forsythia Cottage By The Sea will be available starting June 2022 for a 12 month plus lease. This home is perfect for outdoor lovers, teleworkers, gardeners, pet owners, families, artists, writers, and people who love peace and quiet. Situated in a “Nature Utopia” according to www.naturequant.com, Forsythia Cottage by the Sea is a 1 mile walk to Clinton Town Beach - beautiful sunsets, sand, playground and splash pad, 4 miles to Hammonasset Beach State Park - gorgeous beaches, Meigs Point Nature Center, trails, bird-watching, 7 miles to Chatfield Hollow State Park - lake swimming and fishing, many miles of trails, picnic areas, dog walking, and is a great jumping off point for trips to orchards, vineyards, farm stands and markets, sailing, summer and fall CSAs, fall leaf viewing, skiing and winter fun, visits to casinos and day trips to Mystic. Several major cities and airports are all within a two and a half hour drive including New York City at 100 miles, New Haven at 25 miles, Providence at 75 miles, Hartford at 50 miles, and Boston at 130 miles.\ Forsythia Cottage includes beautiful hardwoods on the main and upper levels of the home, a working fireplace, large bay windows that allow for ample natural light, and custom bookshelves and cabinetry. The kitchen, renovated in 2017 includes ample storage space, granite counter tops, and recently installed stainless steel appliances - a Frigidaire gallery range and microwave (2017), Bosch dishwasher (2021), and LG refrigerator (2021). The upper level of the cottage includes three traditional bedrooms with a shared full bathroom charmingly appointed with original tile work and tub, an updated sink cabinet, and linen closet. The terrace level of the home is currently used as a large master bedroom including a sitting area, full bath with glass enclosed shower, large closet and en suite Electrolux washer/dryer, this room could easily be used for a family room, playroom, home theater, gym or game room. Forsythia Cottage is situated on approximately one half acre with a detached two car garage that provides ample storage for cars, bikes, kayaks, and other outdoor equipment. The exterior of the home includes beautiful oak trees, perennial flower beds and spring flowering bushes and shrubbery including forsythia, rhododendron, lilac, lily of the valley and azalea. The large front yard gets ample sunlight and would be a great spot for a raised bed garden. The back yard boasts a large deck and a fire pit for year round barbecues and outdoor entertaining. Rent includes water, annual boiler service, weekly trash pick-up, bi-weekly recycling, and bi-monthly landscaping from June to October as well as a November fall leaf clean-up. Renters are responsible for electricity, cable/wi-fi, and monthly heating-oil delivery for the boiler.