The Carriage House his is a charming, two-story home conveniently located a mile off interstate I-84, a 75-minute drive from Manhattan,. across from the 1835 Congregational Church at the center of the historic village of South Britain founded in 1715. Its surrounding foothills have dozens of hiking trails including those owned by the Audubon Nature Center, a half mile away. It's a mile from full service stores, and and on the border of historic Woodbury, the beginning of the CT Antiques trail in nearby Woodbury, and the other historic towns of Litchfield County. It was adaptively converted in 2014 to become a charming, two-story VRBO rental home of its own. The First Floor has a large Living Room, once a place where the Coach was kept, a Television Alcove that was once a paddock for a horse. There are also a Dining Room and Kitchen which were added on in the 1930's. The Kitchen opens to a patio seating 6 and a neighboring tea patio for 4. Beyond the protective hedge are views to the two acres of lawns and gardens, its Gazebo, fire pit, and backdrop of trees on a steep hill that can be climbed. It also has a Loo with seating for two.. The Second Floor, formerly served as a hay loft and coachman's residence. It now has an oversized Master Bedroom with television, closet and a and adjacent sun-filled Office with a standard-sized desk, a Second Bedroom, Laundry area, central bank of closets, and a Bathroom with shower. The Owner's Main House is adjacent; conveniently located to be able to respond to any and all needs of the Guests.. Within a short walk is the 700-acre nature sanctuary - the Audubon Bend in The River which has bird watching from a museum building balcony and the seven hundred acres of trails along the Pomperaug River and up into the hills with a main trail that was used by by General Rochambeau's army to cross the Housatonic River on their way to join Washington and defeat the British army at Yorktown in 1781. There are 700 acres of trails hill top views over the countryside, and many other trails elsewhere throughout the area for hiking. Horses and bicycles are available for rent on dirt roads and paths and kyaks for paddling the rivers and lakes.. Litchfield County just to the north is known for its antique stores, historic buildings and picturesque villages. There is many trails and good restaurants to explore.