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An acclaimed photographer's country home, near private schools!
Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Sharon Audubon Center
- Place, TriArts Sharon Playhouse
- Place, Lime Rock Park
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
second floor blue
1 Queen Bed
second floor daybed/trundle
2 Single Beds
Second floor yellow
1 Queen Bed
third floor gold king
1 King Bed
third floor white twin
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1 third Floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2 second floor
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
An acclaimed photographer's country home, near private schools!
This Federal Style home has many original details, a center hall with an arched entrance and a spiral staircase going up to the third floor. Five bedrooms with "Heavenly Beds" furnished with period antiques and fine linens. Our dining room can accommodate ten adults and two children. The living room has a concert quality Steinway piano which can be used on request. The paneled library room has an entertainment center hidden behind folding doors. The kitchen is fully equipped with the latest appliances and many extras.
Many of Don's famous photographs are on display throughout our home, including two books of his work. His photos include those Bob Dylan, Billy Holiday, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Leonard Bernstein and Glenn Gould.
We have two great outdoor eating areas, a terrace and patio, available in warmer months and the large Weber Grill can be used year-round. The grounds can accommodate outdoor games such as croquet, badminton, horseshoes and various ball games. There is a ping pong table in a basement rec. room.
Many of Don's famous photographs are on display throughout our home, including two books of his work. His photos include those Bob Dylan, Billy Holiday, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Leonard Bernstein and Glenn Gould.
We have two great outdoor eating areas, a terrace and patio, available in warmer months and the large Weber Grill can be used year-round. The grounds can accommodate outdoor games such as croquet, badminton, horseshoes and various ball games. There is a ping pong table in a basement rec. room.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No more than three well-supervised children.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Additional fees for events
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Only small dogs that can be crated. No cats.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave the linens which you have taken off the beds on top of the bed they came from Don’t put them in a pile on the floor in the laundry room
Be conservative of any power you may use turning off the lights if you are not using them
Leave your dirty shoes at the door in the trays that I have provided
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Additional fees for events
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sharon
Located in Sharon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mohawk Mountain Ski Area and Millbrook Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kent Falls State Park and Housatonic Meadows State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Clarke Outdoors, or check out an event or a game at Lime Rock Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Sharon, CT
What's nearby
- Sharon Audubon Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- TriArts Sharon Playhouse - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Kent Falls State Park - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
- Lime Rock Park - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
- Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
Restaurants
- Isabela - 11 min drive
- Cumberland Farms - 11 min drive
- Four Brothers Pizza Inn - 11 min drive
- Panacea - 12 min drive
- Le Gamin Café - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by DeeAnne Hunstein
We purchased our home in Sharon when our children were young. We bought at an auspicious time, as we were able to afford an estate that had only been in two other families, with a 17th century home and much land in a sleepy little New England town. We enjoyed fixing it up over the years and keeping it's historical charm. The area was also a draw for artists, which both my husband and I are, he was an acclaimed photographer, and I am a singer. We have continued to maintain an apartment in NYC, but prize our Sharon home for family reunions with our grandchildren, and the beautiful gardens I cultivate.
Why they chose this property
The area is a convenient jumping-off point for exploring a rich variety of arts activities and outdoor sports opportunities. Other favorite activities include antiquing, dining, and going to art galleries and summer music festivals. The area is now active all year round and doesn't die down after the summer residents depart. And best of all, it is an easy and pleasant drive or train ride from New York or Boston.
What makes this property unique
+lounging in the library before a crackling fire
+sitting on the side porch and looking at the birds
+drinks on the flagstone terrace, watching the sunset
+breakfast on the patio surrounded by flowers
+handicap accessible and pet friendly
+very close to 5 private schools including Salisbury, Berkshire, Millbrook, Hotchkiss, Kent
+Much to see and do: Tanglewood, Sharon Tri-arts, Cascade Winery, Sharon Audubon / raptor centers, chamber music, skiing, fishing, music festivals and much more,
+sitting on the side porch and looking at the birds
+drinks on the flagstone terrace, watching the sunset
+breakfast on the patio surrounded by flowers
+handicap accessible and pet friendly
+very close to 5 private schools including Salisbury, Berkshire, Millbrook, Hotchkiss, Kent
+Much to see and do: Tanglewood, Sharon Tri-arts, Cascade Winery, Sharon Audubon / raptor centers, chamber music, skiing, fishing, music festivals and much more,
Languages:
English, French, German
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