Home in West Cornwall

Charming, three-story, 250 year-old colonial located on a quiet county road in Litchfield County, CT, 2 hours from NYC. Perfect for hikers and skiers. Wonderful spot for weekends away from the city. Large rooms with wide plank floors, big fireplaces, huge well-equipped kitchen. Large formal garden and 12 acres of woods. House is minutes from Mohawk Mountain ski resort. Close to Hotchkiss, Lime Rock and the Berkshires. Winter rentals: 1 month stay min. Fall, Summer, Spring: 2-night stay min. The space This is the perfect spot for one or two families to enjoy country weekends full of outdoor activities, or just sitting around the fire. The road is super-quiet, the gardens are lovely, the fireplaces huge. The kitchen is equipped with all you need to create big meals. It's minutes from Mohawk Mountain skiing, the Appalachian and Mohawk Trails hiking routes, and the Housatonic River. It's also great for families wanting to visit their kids at nearby Hotchkiss or watch the races at Lime Rock. Guest access The whole house. Plus a barn equipped with a ping-pong table and gym equipment. Other things to note There is a convenience store 10 minutes away, but the nearest supermarket is a 25 minute drive. The nearest movie theater is a 20 minute drive. The tiny village of West Cornwall has a restaurant and Cornwall village has a library and public tennis courts, but not much else. All to say--this is quiet country life!