JENNINGS PERCH
- Waterfront Cottage in the historic village of Chester, Connecticut -
- circa 1816 -
ABOUT
ABOUT
Private waterfront cottage located in the picturesque village of Chester, Connecticut! Recharge your batteries with breathtaking views, New England charm & close proximity to all shore attractions! Only a short walk to downtown boutiques, galleries, restaurants & cafes or a quick drive to the nearby beaches and towns of Old Saybrook, Old Lyme & Essex. Within reach of Mystic Seaport, Gilette Castle, Goodpseed Opera House, Foxwoods Casino, Mohegan Sun and the outlets in Clinton & Westbrook. Enjoy our modern farmhouse kitchen, 2 bedrooms, office, living room, dining room & 1.5 baths. Convenient onsite parking with 2 driveways. The entire space is for the exclusive use of our guests.
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For the culinary inclined...Our modern farmhouse kitchen features new quartz countertops, a Wolf oven, Bertazzoni microwave and other stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is fully equipped with cookware, silverware, flatware and a Keurig coffee/cappuccino-maker. A standard coffee maker is also available.
THE PLACE
Private waterfront cottage located in the quaint village of Chester, Connecticut! Recharge your batteries with breathtaking views, New England charm and close proximity to all shore attractions! Only a short walk to downtown boutiques, galleries, restaurants & cafes or a quick drive to the nearby beaches and towns of Old Saybrook, Old Lyme & Essex. Within reach of Mystic Seaport, Gilette Castle, Goodpseed Opera House, The Essex Steam Train, Foxwoods Casino, Mohegan Sun and the local shopping outlets. Enjoy our modern farmhouse kitchen, 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, 1.5 baths & office. Our strong WiFi is great for working remotely. Convenient onsite parking with 2 driveways. The entire space is for the exclusive use of our guests. Conveniently located only 2 hours north of NYC & 2 hours south of Boston. Monthly & long term inquiries welcome.
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THE SPACE
On the first floor... Our kitchen features new quartz countertops, custom cabinets, a Wolf oven/range, Bertazzoni microwave and other stainless steel appliances. Fully equipped with cookware, silverware, flatware, a Keurig and other staple items; our kitchen is a fully functional culinary space. Enjoy meals outside on our waterfront patio or in the Dining Room with a reclaimed wood table that expands to sit 8. If you're working remotely, our Home Office is located adjacent to the Dining Room... Equipped with a desk, desk lamp, very strong WiFi, mini fridge and extra access to outlets with multiple USB ports.
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Continuing on the first floor.. Our Living Room features cathedral ceilings supported by exposed posts & beams. Our fireplace and Smart TV will relax and entertain guests; provided they aren't distracted by the spectacular water view. A half-bathroom is also located right off the living room; with a water view for guests to enjoy privately. In addition, the entire first floor features custom-milled, pumpkin-plank, pine flooring; which serves as a charming reminder of the home's historical origin.
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The intimate 2nd floor features a compact full-sized bathroom and 2 cozy bedrooms - each with a comfy queen size bed, ample closet space & Smart TV's. Enjoy the option of signing into your own online account at any time. Whether it's Netflix, Amazon Prime or Youtube - access them all! In addition, you can watch films from our own online Vudu account. And with a library of over 900 titles, many of our guests simply "make it a movie night." Our home comfortably sleeps 4 people.
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The house is equipped with a NEST thermostat for user-friendly, climate-control functionality; along with a SMART LOCK system & keypad on the front door. Guests are given a unique key-code for the duration of their stay, enabling them to easily access & lock-up the home.
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The private backyard with expansive two-tiered, waterfront deck and garden provides unrestricted access to nature, wildlife and amazing star-gazing on clear nights. Guests will also have access to our patio furniture, including: table, chairs, umbrella and Adirondack chairs.
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A BIT MORE...
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Originally built in 1816, Jennings Perch began as a small general store & local farm pound prior to being transformed into a full time residence sometime in the late 1800's.
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From the beginning, the property always enjoyed a panoramic, waterfront view of the landscape - as it's perched high on a bluff overlooking Jennings Pond. Hence, the name: Jennings Perch.
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It's a very special place, filled with a combination of period construction and modern amenities. Surrounded by nature, yet within a few steps of town, we invite you to enjoy our cozy home.
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