Rare rental opportunity on 2 private acres adjacent to Naugatuck State Forest! This 3-bedroom, 1 full and 2 half bath Ranch offers space, comfort, and a peaceful setting. The living room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace, and large windows overlooking the backyard. The open layout flows into the dining area and kitchen with breakfast bar and beamed ceiling. A slider leads to a covered patio-perfect for outdoor entertaining. The main level includes a spacious primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms with hardwood floors, a full hall bath, plus a convenient half bath and laundry/mud room with access to the two-car garage. The fully finished, heated lower level provides excellent bonus space with wall-to-wall carpeting, summer kitchen area with bar seating, dry bar, wood stove, and an additional half bath. Additional features include central air and a newer roof. Conveniently located near Bethany and just a few miles from Prospect, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, major highways, and approximately 20 minutes to downtown New Haven.