NOT YOUR ORDINARY RENTAL!
FURNISHED Available July 15, 2024 (negotiable). Charming Colonial home in a farm setting, located in Portsmouth. Center of the island - close to everything. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home (one tub, one walk-in shower), with a Wi-Fi equipped office behind the garage with its own private deck. Office has adjustable sit/stand desk and book shelves.
Two living rooms, a dining room and a mud room radiate off of the kitchen which is the heart of the home. Dining room has 7 ft farm table, seats 6+, cabinetry/buffet. The kitchen is light and bright with stainless appliances and granite. It is a super functional space with plenty of drawers and an appliance armoire to hide the mess of daily living.
The home has a neutral color scheme, nice details, blinds on all windows and white oak floors.
Largest bedroom has king bed with nightstands, oversized armoire, two original closets, and reading chair. 2 bedrooms with full beds, nightstand, dresser, and desk. 4th/attic bedroom (on the same floor) with a twin bed, nightstand, dresser, and armoire. Built in closets and shelves in hall for bath/linen storage.
Spend time on the cozy back porch or relax on the Adirondack chairs overlooking the property and beyond to the neighbor’s working potato farm or watch the seasonal migrating birds come and go. The back yard is park-like, dotted with swings and benches. You have nearly an acre of running room with fruit bushes and shade trees, perennial gardens, herb garden, and raised beds complete with a strawberry patch, 2 more for veggies and cutting flowers of your choice.
Fabulous sunsets are a nightly event viewed from the porch or the bay window. A winter water-view of St. Mary's pond and the Newport Bridge are in the distance. Very quiet setting. Sought after Portsmouth School District. Bonus: your school bus stop is at the end of the driveway.
Energy efficient home: Gas forced hot water-radiator heat and programmable thermostats, RISE (RI Saves Energy) adapted home, excellent insulation, new Anderson windows. Two wood-burning fire places. Firewood for your use. AC units made available. Septic system = no sewer bill. You have choices with recycle/trash disposal. (The Portsmouth town choice includes beach access). 2 years of bills available for your review.
Storage available in dry, unfinished basement and attic. Washer/dryer in basement. Large driveway. Off-street parking. Lawn care and snow removal included, emergency generator also available.
15 minutes to US Navy base/NUWC. 11 miles to US Coast Guard Station Castle Hill.
Retired military owner.
**Housekeeping and garden/window box maintenance contacts are available.