33 Cosby Ave, Amherst, MA 01002

Neighborhood description: Quiet historic residential neighborhood with a diverse group of residents, many current or retired professors in the Five College Area, families with school-age children. Location: The house is situated within walking distance to UMASS, Amherst College and Amherst Middle School and High School. Public transportation is available through PVTA also within five minutes walking distance. The downtown Amherst area is within walking distance and offers many amenities such as: Jones Library, Amherst Cinema, Saturday Farmers Market, Post-Office, Banks, a variety of retail shops offering toys, clothing, and gifts, two bakeries, restaurants, coffee shops, newsstand and office supplies, crafts, groceries, local breweries, copy centers, churches, realtor and medical offices all within 10-15 minutes. Bus available to grocery stores, shopping mall, Five Colleges, and Northampton. House: Two-story 1930s era cape with original woodwork and recent energy upgrades including new double-pane, low-E windows, new entry doors, insulation, new energy efficient furnace and wood pellet stove. It is very economical to heat. The house includes: Entry vestibule w/ french door airlock Spacious living room w/ fire place-pellet stove insert Kitchen with beadboard walls, slate counters, built-in ironing board, blackboard, and large pantry Dining room w/ french doors and built-in hutch Sunroom also can be used as a bedroom Master bedroom with closet and finished attic storage Second Bedroom with closet and finished attic storage Secret Room Full bath Basement w/ washer and dryer. Hardwood floors and curtain rods throughout the house. Garage: On-site garage for storage of wood pellets, bicycles, lawn mower, garbage cans, and other personal effects. Parking: Exterior parking on-site for up to 3 cars; on-street parking available nights and weekends on Cosby Ave. or by permit on McClellan St. (Permit fee for McClellan is $25) Utilities: New energy efficient oil furnace, new double-pane low E windows. Super insulated with energy retrofit. The house is very economical to heat. South facing windows allow for passive solar gain in winter. Average electricity varies between $50 and $65/month (based on 3 occupants). House can be heated with the pellet stove. Water averages $20/month. Maintenance + Trash: Weekly collection of trash and recyclables is included. Lawn maintenance and snow removal in winter is included. SORRY, THIS RENTAL IS NOT AVAILABLE TO UNDERGRAD STUDENTS. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING ON PREMISES ARE ALLOWED. Available April 2019 - Lease through July 2020 or longer. This is a great quiet neighborhood to live in without a car. Easy access to public transportation; post office, library, entertainment and shopping all in walking distance. Please contact us to schedule a visit. Owner pays for Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Lawn maintenance