Gracious Country Home in Washington, Ct
- House3400 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 7 nights
4 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths, Great Room (Sleeps 8)
Bedrooms
Owner
Sheila Sullivan
- Languages:
- english, italian
About Sheila Sullivan
We live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan during the week We have a very busy and wonderful life in New York but really look forward to our escape to CT on the weekends where we can truly relax. We especially love entertaining as the house is perfect for it.
Sheila Sullivan purchased this House in 2003
Why Sheila Sullivan chose Washington
We have always loved Litchfield County and dreamed of having an old house some day. We appreciated the unique history of this house being built by one of the areas largest iron masters and also the fact that it was part of the Underground Railroad. The house was not typical of it's time but rather was designed as a manor house with it's large, beautifully-proportioned rooms and high ceilings. Unlike a lot of old homes that we looked at, this house is full of light with it's 7' tall windows downstairs and it feels very open.
What makes this House unique
It was our dream to buy an old home and restore it. We fell in love with this house after seeing just a picture of it. It was a true labor of love. The house has a rich and interesting history which we sought to preserve. The interior is painted with historical colors and is filled with many period antiques while absolutely comfortable. All the rooms are spacious with extra high ceilings and doorways so you always have a feeling of openness. The extra large kitchen is a joy to cook in with all the space one would ever need to cook great gourmet meals. The great room has double height ceilings and lots of windows on 3 sides so it's always flooded with sun. It's truly a special and unique home. The location is great too, as it is close to Kent, Litchfield, New Preston, the center of Washington and just a few miles from Lake Waramaug.
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
House Rules
Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 12:30 PM
No parties/events
No smoking
No pets
Minimum age of primary renter:30
Max guests:3
No shoes allowed inside the apartment as the wood floors are very soft.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
5 Reviews
Inviting, Spotless and Beautifully Decorated
We were so happy to have discovered this beautiful gem in the CT countryside! The home is lovely -- both inside and out. If fact, the listing photos do not really do it justice. This is a gorgeous old house, lovingly restored and decorated with obvious care and talent. It is also a very comfortable house. From the moment you enter the mud room (the most gorgeous mud room I've ever seen) till you sink into the sumptuous down-filled pillows on the family room sofa, you will feel totally pampered. The bathrooms and bedrooms include quality linens and towels, and the kitchen is well-equipped and spacious enough for several cooks. And the dining room... well, the dining room is simply breathtaking!
Homeowner Sheila took the time to greet us on our arrival and show us the entire house, answering all of our questions and providing tips about where to eat out and what to see. My husband and I loved hiking down the surrounding country roads and at nearby Bee Brook, and exploring beautiful Litchfield. We visited White Flower Farms, The Glebe, and the Bellamy-Ferriday House. We wandered the shore of Lake Waramaug at dusk -- a beautiful sight indeed. And we may have over-indulged on the ice cream at Arethusa Farm and Dairy. :)
If you love the comfort and beauty, antiques and the outdoors, gardens and historic architecture, this is definitely the place for you!
So pleased to have visited ......!!
Our group of five old friends (three from the West Coast of Canada and two from the UK) descended upon Forbes House and made this our base for relaxing and exploring Connecticut for a week after attending a wedding at nearby Washington. Despite staggered arrival times, our hostess Sheila was there to welcome all of us and thereafter was readily accessible by phone to answer any questions we had. Her beautiful character home was everything we had anticipated from reading about it on the VRBO website - and more. How difficult it is to describe the comfort and warmth of a home well-lived in through the ages that embraces its visitors. The clean spacious rooms, comfortable beds and linens, a well-stocked and equipped kitchen that begs to be the hub of group meal preparation amid laughter and conversation, thoughtful and pleasing decor with seating areas to spend quiet time, modern bathroom fixtures, and a barbeque equipment cupboard to excite and stimulate the outdoor eating senses - and we put the deck to good use in this way a great deal of the time. It was difficult to tear ourselves away from the house to carry out plans for visiting the nearby charming small towns and villages, exploring beautiful country lanes (the narrow and sometimes unpaved route from Kent through Bull Bridge to New Preston is a wonderful drive), and venturing further afield to Hartford and New Haven, both easily reachable within 90 minutes or so. We were unfortunately unable to secure a reservation for dinner at the highly rated Community Table restaurant, but delicious ice cream at nearby Bantam was easily obtained and oft repeated. A memorable week for all of us was made possible by Sheila's careful attention to detail in providing for her guests all the necessary comforts to create a welcoming and relaxing environment.
Marvelous home
I have rented this house for my clients the last two years, and they all love the place.
The owners, who are incredibly hospitable and caring, have created a home that
exudes a warm excellence. If you want an environment that is rich in antique
and yet friendly and comfortable, you will not find a better place. Not only is it
clean and well-maintained beyond expectation, it is impeccable. I assure you,
you will not want to leave when your stay is over.
Wonderful country retreat
As soon as we stepped into the delightfully atmospheric No 7, we knew we were in a much loved and beautifully restored home. After the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, we were thrilled to sink into the deep cosy sofa in the Great Room and idle our way through the numerous publications and books. We made a few sorties out – to Washington for lunch at The Pantry (so good, in fact, we went twice), a wonderful dinner at The Community Table and we even tried tasting nine different wines at the annual Hopkins Vineyard Wine Fair. There is so much to do and see in the area, but we just loved being back at the house - allowing the historic ambience and calm New England comfort to restore us.
I had rented the home for...
I had rented the home for my brother who was visiting from Germany with his family.The residence represents gracious New England living with all the modern amenities.It was hard to leave.
Roman Alder, New Milford CT