281 Peddlers Rd, Guilford, CT 06437

Spend the academic year in a light-filled timber-frame retreat just minutes from Yale and the Connecticut shoreline. Available September 29, 2026 through late May 2027 during our family's sabbatical, this fully furnished Guilford home offers a rare blend of privacy, character, and everyday convenience. Set on 1.87 private, fenced acres on a quiet street, the home feels peaceful and tucked away while still being just minutes from I-95, shopping, dining, and the historic Guilford Green. The heart of the home is a dramatic post-and-beam great room with soaring ceilings, exposed timber beams, skylights, generous natural light, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Adjacent living, dining, and sunroom spaces create comfortable places to work, read, gather, or enjoy the changing seasons from fall through spring. The main level includes a beautifully updated kitchen with farmhouse sink, induction cooktop, and double steam oven combo, plus a spacious first-floor primary suite with walk-in closet and renovated en-suite bath featuring a jetted tub and oversized rain shower. A second full bath on the main level includes a steam shower. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a dedicated office, and a loft space, making the home especially well suited for remote work, visiting faculty, researchers, professionals, or a family seeking a comfortable furnished stay near Yale and the shoreline. The current bedroom setup includes a guest room and children's room, with an additional twin bed or crib available if needed. The home is fully furnished and move-in ready, with central air conditioning, oil heat, washer and dryer, a finished basement area with Peloton, outdoor parking, and a fenced yard. The property will be professionally cleaned before move-in. Location highlights: * Approximately 20 minutes to Yale University and downtown New Haven * 3 minutes to I-95 * 5 minutes to Target, grocery stores, and the historic Guilford Green * Easy access to shoreline beaches, walking trails, restaurants, and local shops Rent includes Wi-Fi, electricity, lawn care, fall leaf cleanup, driveway snow plowing, trash pickup, and pest service. Oil heat is not included. Tenant is responsible for walkway snow and ice removal. Lease terms: Available September 29, 2026 through May 15, 2027. We may have limited flexibility on move-out timing depending on our travel schedule and tenant needs. Non-renewable lease. Security deposit equal to one month's rent. First month's rent and security deposit due at signing. Credit, background, and income verification required. Renter's insurance required. No pets, no smoking, no subletting, and no short-term rental use. Please note: garage access is likely not included, though we can discuss. The fireplace, wood stove, and pool are not available for tenant use during the lease term. This home is ideal for a responsible tenant or family seeking a high-quality furnished residence for a defined stay somewhere quiet, comfortable, and thoughtfully maintained while we are away. We are happy to provide a video walk-through or schedule a live virtual tour so you can get a full sense of the home and property. Available September 29, 2026 through May 15, 2027 during our family's sabbatical. We may have limited flexibility on move-out timing depending on our travel schedule and tenant needs. Lease terms: Non-renewable lease Security deposit equal to one month's rent First month's rent and security deposit due at signing Credit, background, and income verification required Renter's insurance required Professionally cleaned before move-in No pets No smoking No subletting or short-term rental use This is a direct owner listing. Any broker or agent representation obtained by a prospective tenant is at the tenant's expense. Please note: garage access is likely not included, though we can discuss. The fireplace, wood stove, and pool are not available for tenant use during the lease term.