This spacious studio apartment is located in the former Swedish Congregational Church in historic Swedeville, a secluded hilly neighborhood built by Swedish immigrants in the 1800's. For years it housed Rick and Liza’s stained glass studio, which they have now lovingly and creatively transformed into a residence.
The rental is minutes from the interstate and one mile from downtown Brattleboro, but the neighborhood has a rural and somewhat European flavor to it.
This 20x20 rental has ten foot high pressed tin ceilings, arched windows, stained glass, a comfortable queen sized bed as well as a twin sized day bed which converts to a king sized bed. The space offers a private subway-tiled bathroom with shower.
The kitchenette is equipped with a sink (new this year) fridge with freezer (also new) induction hot plate, toaster oven, microwave, french press coffee maker, coffee grinder, tea pot, dishes and utensils. We provide the fixings for coffee and tea for your use.
We have a lovely vegetable and flower garden. You can expect to be greeted by roses or peonies or morning glories depending on the season. The October foliage is outstanding in this area and this neighborhood has some strikingly brilliant trees. During the winter when it snows, the neighborhood looks wonderful coated in sparkling white!
Please note that there is a long term rental apartment above this space. You may on occasion hear footsteps on the stairs above. We soundproofed the space a year ago so any sound is minimal.
NOTE: Temporarily we are not allowing use of the washer drier due to health concerns with the latest virus. We will let you know if and when this changes.
We use insulated window quilts in the room to keep the room cozy at night in the winter - and cool during the hottest of summer days. Please let down the quilts when the room is dark and, in the summer, let down the quilts when you are away during the day to keep the room remarkably cool.
We ask that guests keep the noise level down after ten pm. There is a tenant in the apartment above so we ask that guests are mindful of noise at night.
NOTE: We now have heat pumps/ie. mini-splits which gives you control over how hot or cool you want the place.
