Hi folks,

Sharing this outreach from a dear friend currently living and teaching in Amherst:

Nature and community-minded couple, early childhood teacher and conservationist, looking to purchase home in Montague or surrounding area. Looking for a small or medium-sized house on a few acres with small-scale homesteading potential. But also open to a range of possibilities. Sunny location, or ability to create enough sun for a garden, and access to woods is important to us. We look forward to hearing from you if you know of anything coming up for sale in your community. Text or call Jean at 413-265-3136.
 

My peaceful, quiet, sunny home is available for rent, short-term (through the end of May or September) or longer-term. Non-smokers (of -anything-) only; 1 cat welcome.

$1500/mo.

For more details, see my Craigslist posting, westernmass.craigslist.org/apa/d/montague-montague-center-whole-house/7037483512.html, or text me on 413 454-4513.
 

LOVELY 6-room, 2-bedroom GREENFIELD Apt., NON-SMOKERS

Available Dec. 1; spacious walk-to-town apartment on quiet dead-end street.
$1100 plus utilities.

Please see my craigslist post:
https://westernmass..../apa/7002666359.html

This is a 100% NON-SMOKING PROPERTY = indoors and out!

Thank you for any interest or referrals.
 

We love Montague Center and the surrounding landscape and would love to set down permanent roots with our family. Looking for a minimum 5+ acre home to buy on a quiet street. Any offers or leads that haven't already been posted on Zillow would be greatly appreciated.
 

This sunny, fully-furnished and self-contained, non-smoking studio has skylights, french doors, original art on the walls, two decks, and great views, yet offers easy access to local schools (UMass, Amherst College, Smith College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Greenfield Community College, and Route 21. It is also less than a mile from the Montague Bookmill (www.montaguebookmill.com).

It is one of two unattached and very private units on an acre of country land. With decks on both the east and west sides, it's a nature-lover's (or bird-watcher's) paradise!

This high-end, beautifully-appointed studio is available through the end of May 2019.

Has oak floors, and an open plan that includes a kitchen, dining area, office space, and bedroom area with queen-size bed. At just under 400 square feet, it's easy to clean and maintain, yet has space for all the important things (eat, sleep, shower, work on the computer, dance...)

There are lots of extras here -- very pleasantly furnished, there's also clean, clear well water from the taps, and a garage space (for parking only, not storage) with a garage door opener (meaning you won't have to get out in the rain and snow), and if needed a window air conditioning unit. Plus, there's on-site access to a washer and dryer.

Nearby are hiking and cross-country ski trails, streams for fishing, river for boating, and low-traffic biking roads.

Travel times: 15 to 20 minutes from Route 91 or Route 2, UMass, Greenfield, Deerfield, and other area schools; closer to 30 minutes from Amherst and Smith Colleges, and Northampton.

Rent includes some utilities (gas for cooking, lawn care, and wifi); you pay for your electric use (heat & hot water) and trash stickers. Snow removal is shared with the people living in the house; I provide a snow blower (serviced annually) for your use.

This is ideal for a quiet, non-smoking working person, grad student, or faculty member looking for a peaceful, homey oasis in a hectic schedule. It is an idyllic place to live.

Please note, there is no smoking of anything by anyone anywhere on the property. If you are a smoker, please pass this by.

Pictures available on request
 

If you can find a nicer property in Montague, grab it,
Otherwise, ready to fall in love?



Home on 25 Acres
For Sale
Montague Center (Sunderland side)


This exquisite 25-acre property on Old Sunderland Road includes a custom built home (1997) situated on top of a hill overlooking Mt. Toby and the hills beyond the Connecticut River. This property is completely private and well set back from the road and enjoys marvelous views and sunsets.

The house is approximately 2700 square feet, 4 ½ bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. The main house (approx.. 1800 SF) has 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths. The downstairs has an open floor plan with beautiful ash floors, carpeting in the living room and tile in the kitchen. Kitchen includes brand new granite counter tops. Off the kitchen is a pantry and laundry area. South facing sunlight is enjoyed all day during the winter and in the summer oak and maple trees provide shade. A 3-season porch steps off the dining area on one side and an enormous deck on the other side. The deck faces Mt. Toby, a gorgeous pond and waterfall and views of the hills west.

Upstairs includes 3 beautiful bedrooms, all with ash floors. The master bedroom features a Cathedral ceiling. Large closets in all bedrooms as well as a storage closet off the bath.

A two-car garage attaches to the entrance-way and a full basement lies under the main part of the house.

Attached to the main house is a beautiful 1-1/2 bedroom apartment, also including beautiful ash floors downstairs and carpeting upstairs. Downstairs features a combination living room, kitchen and dining area with a spacious cathedral ceiling. Upstairs is a full bath, a huge bedroom with walk-in closet and smaller room off the bedroom.

Possibilities for this property

• Since the apartment and house are connected, the entire house can be used as one living space
• Utilize the apartment as a in-law apartment, keeping the areas entirely separate
• Rent apartment for income
• There are two other building lots on the property, which could be used or kept in Chapter 61.


For more information call: Tetty at 413-367-9874 or tgorfine@gmail.com

Pictures can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/montague25 $649,900

By appointment only. Please do not come unannounced. Thank you.
 

I am looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment or house in/near Montague Center for rent starting July, Aug or September, 2018. I am an older professional seeking a quiet and comfortable place to live. Would love it to be energy efficient and have wood floors and garden space, but not essential.
 

Spacious & bright first-floor apt., 1/3 mile from the Book Mill. 15'x20' eat-in kitchen + two rooms each 15' x 15' + 1 room 9' x 11' + bathroom with tub/shower.

Use as a 2-BR or 1-BR. No smokers, please; this includes no "outdoor only" smokers.
Cat with good references okay. No dogs.

$1200/month includes heat. Good location for fragrance-free lifestyle.

Will consider short-term tenancy.

More details: https://westernmass..../apa/6410390219.html
 

Looking for Housing Fall 2017
My fiancé and I are looking for a new place to live. The moving date is November 1st. We are working professionals in our late thirties, wanting a temporary home. We are hoping to remain in the Montague Leverett area. We would like to find a place to rent for at least a year before we consider buying our own house.
Marc-Andre is French Canadian recently immigrated to the USA and LLani grew up in the area. We are both carpenters and outdoor adventure enthusiasts. We love to grow food gardens as well as hike ski swim bike ice skate etc . LLani co-owns a permaculture gardening business out of Montague, and have lots of friends and community close by.
We are alternative minded folk who don’t own too many possessions. We are respectful and friendly. We believe in recycling, composting, energy conservation, eating good healthy food and being mindful or our impact on the planet.
We would love a little place to call home for the next year. We are looking for a small space such as a studio or garage or one bedroom apartment. We would love a space that is mold free, in a quiet location, fairly inexpensive, and has access to nature.
Internet access, a wood stove, and laundry would be a great bonus, though not necessary.
At other rentals, we have used garden space. It would also be a bonus, but not necessary as we have found space at our friends house for this year.

Have anything that meets our criteria? Please contact us
Thanks!
 

Looking for a rental for a friend of mine.

At least one bedroom on the first floor (or a room that could serve as a bedroom), full bath on 1st floor, and preferably laundry on 1st floor. Need 3 bedrooms total and at least 1.5 bath or 1.75 bath. Garage optional. Not on busy road.
 

NON-SMOKING property, indoors & out. No dogs; cat OK.

Bright & spacious 6 rooms, 2nd floor. Beautiful wood floors.
Efficient heat, replacement windows.

Walk to town.

Showing to prospective tenants with excellent housing and employment/financial references.

Please see: http://westernmass.c.../apa/5931198078.html
 

I am currently spending 9 months outside of the US, so rent out my lovely, light, furnished studio (skylights, french doors, lots of privacy and quiet, just outside of Montague Center) when I'm not here. Looking for someone who wants sabbatical housing or for whatever other reason, a September 2016 through May 2017 rental, who will take care of my space and treat it well.

My studio is over my garage -- there is a nice young couple with 2 children living in the house, which is entirely separate, and not at all intrusive on your privacy.

$1100 includes lawn care, wifi, and gas for cooking -- you pay electric, trash, and any additional utilities needed, as well as share snow removal.

This is an entirely non-smoking situation -- there is no smoking of anything anywhere on the property.

If interested, call me on 413 454-4513.
 

My wife and I are Montague Center residents looking for a first floor rental for my mother who wishes to join us & grandchildren & great grandchildren in this area. Ready to sign one year lease on an attractive, comfortable, well maintained situation. 2 bedroom or 1 bedroom with extra space, some open areas, reasonable rent and utilities. Contact us with details/questions.
 

My partner and I are looking for a house or apartment to rent for September 1. I would prefer to stay in or near Montague Center, but would also be open to the right place some distance south of here, say in Leverett, Sunderland, or even Amherst. (Not wanting to move much north of the Montague Center/Lake Pleasant area.) We are looking for a space with 2+ bedrooms, an opportunity to garden, and an openness to a dog.

I am 28 and work as a mentor in kids' nature programs. I am going back to school at Hampshire College this fall to study ecology and storytelling. My partner is 33 and sort of a jack of all trades. He currently works for UMass dining services but is trying to get back into tech/computer work. We are both passionate about gardening, permaculture and the outdoors in general. We live a quiet, laid-back lifestyle, and cherish community connections. We both currently live in Montague Center, but separately, and are looking to move in together. (We are in a long-term relationship and have lived together in the past.) We can provide good references if you would like.

Please contact me if you have a space for rent, or know of anything that might be a good fit. Thank you!

Elise and Fox