Academic rental located in the charming town of Chester Connecticut. Ideally located for access to nearby colleges including Wesleyan and Connecticut College. This adorable, well maintained home is located just over a mile from the inviting downtown center of Chester with its delicious restaurants and interesting shops. The home has a lovely open floor plan on the main level which includes an updated kitchen with a new induction cooktop range. While preparing a meal you can be engaged with those in the living or dining room through the window like pass through that opens into these spaces. Sliders from the living and dining room open onto the rear yard and patio. Enjoy relaxing outside or fire up the grill and prepare dinner. Also on the main floor is a half bath and plenty of storage. Access the second floor by climbing the coolest oak spiral staircase. Enjoy a large primary bedroom with ensuite bath and ceiling fan. The second bedroom is just down the hall past the hallway bath. The laundry room is conveniently located in this bathroom. The yard is generous and private. The dates of occupancy are in the range of September 1-June 30. The use of the wood stove is also will be considered by the landlord.