Welcome to the Bantam Beauty, a peaceful getaway located in the beautiful Litchfield Hills. Only 2 hours from NYC & you'll be transported to fantastic hiking trails, lakes, skiing, wineries & local restaurants. We are minutes from the charming town of Litchfield, walking distance to Bantam Lake & a short walk to Arethusa Dairy, the best ice cream in the land. Our property is bordered on 3 sides by the White Memorial Nature Preserve so you are surrounded by the sounds of nature in every season. The space Upon entering, you'll find our warm & welcoming, newly-renovated home with lots of open space — perfect for family gatherings or a friends' weekend away. On the main level, there is a large open kitchen with lots of comfortable seating at the breakfast bar and dining table. The kitchen has plenty of supplies for your cooking needs and opens to the deck where there is seating and a Weber grill, overlooking our private yard and the White Memorial Preserve. Also on the main level is a sunny, wood-beamed living room with a 55” TV with streaming channels and plenty of seating. There is a large bathroom on this floor with double sinks, a bath/shower combo & stall shower. The laundry room & work nook are on this level as well. Upstairs you will find 5 bedrooms: 1 king, 2 queens, a bunk-bedded room (twin over full) & 2 twin beds. There is a full bathroom (with tub/shower combo) as well as an en suite primary bathroom (with a rain shower and handheld) on this floor as well. On the lower level, which is above ground, there is a half bath & large area for exercise, games, foosball, ping pong, etc. There is access to the backyard from this floor which has a fire pit and children’s play set. Guest access Our guests will have full use of our home during their stay. There is one locked closet on the 2nd floor and one locked cabinet in the kitchen which are not accessible to guests. However, there is PLENTY of extra storage for guests. Other things to note Please note, all bedrooms are located upstairs so guests will need to navigate steps to access them.