Apricot House is a private, furnished, standalone house for rent in Lynchburg's Diamond Hill Historic District, a 5-minute walk to downtown on a quiet, tree-lined street. Built in 1904 and fully renovated, this two-story, one-bedroom historic home pairs original character with a modern kitchen, bath, and systems. Leases from 1 month to 2 years. FIRST FLOOR: Living room with sofa and Smart TV. Kitchen with stone countertops, an island with 3 bar stools, and a dining table with 4 chairs, stocked for cooking with a dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove, refrigerator, microwave, blender, and drip, Keurig, and French press coffee makers. Laundry closet with washer, dryer, and ironing pad. Half bath. Cedar luggage closet under the stairs. SECOND FLOOR: Bedroom with queen bed, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, USB lighting above the bed, Smart TV, and a desk with extra outlets. Full bath with rain shower and vanity storage, plus a separate enclosed toilet with fan. EXTERIOR: Front porch with chairs, tables, and a ceiling fan; a deck off the kitchen with a gas grill; a backyard fire pit patio with Adirondack chairs; a gravel driveway for one car plus free street parking. OTHER: Wall units on each floor heat and cool independently. The basement has its own separate exterior door and is available to tenants for storage, with easy breaker access. A small area holds the owners' lawn care equipment; we always give advance notice before accessing it or coming onto the property. DETAILS: Furnished 1 bed / 1.5 bath, 1,042 sq ft. No shared walls or entry. Utilities and high-speed WiFi included. Room-darkening curtains in the bedroom (new this year). Dedicated home workspaces: bedroom desk, kitchen island, dining table. In-home washer/dryer. Private gravel driveway for 1 car, plus free street parking. Lawn care and seasonal landscaping included. Basement storage for bikes and gear. Walk Score 89: restaurants, coffee, and the James River Trail on foot. 10 minutes to Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, Liberty, University of Lynchburg, and Randolph College. Near Virginia wine country and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Owner-managed: quick replies, flexible move-in dates. Pet-free since restoration, good for allergy sufferers. Furnished private house. Lease terms: 1 month minimum, 2 years maximum. Rent: $1,700/month, includes all utilities, high-speed WiFi, and lawn care. Security deposit: $600, refundable at move-out less unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear. Cleaning fee: $120, due at move-out (deducted from the deposit first; any balance is owed). Credit check required. Occupancy: 2 people max. No smoking or vaping inside or on the porch or back deck; smoking is permitted only at the fire pit. No open flames indoors. Fireplace is decorative only, permanently capped. Pet-free property; assistance animals accommodated per fair housing law. Owner-managed, with strict advance notice before coming onto the property, including seasonal maintenance visits. See listing on Furnished Finder and Airbnb, property name: Private 1-Bed Renovated House, Downtown.
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