A charming two-bedroom home on Riverside Drive in Northampton’s Baystate neighborhood in Florence. Known as a historical landmark, "The Benson Cottage." This house is thought to be where Sojourner Truth lived when she began her novel. A little over a mile to Cooley Dickinson Hospital, two miles from downtown Northampton and Smith College, and only a twenty-minute drive to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The house features a deep backyard, mature Ash trees, and plenty of space for gardening. A few blocks to cafes and entertainment in downtown Florence. Across the street from Maines Field and a short distance from meandering wooded trails along the Mill River and Look Park. Full bath off the kitchen with tub with tile surround. Kitchen with double sink, stove, refrigerator and ample cabinet and counter space. Living room with original wood flooring leads to backyard access. Two bedrooms on the second floor. Stackable washer and dryer in one of the bedrooms. Nice, large back yard. Enjoy air conditioning throughout the summer and heat in the winter with high efficiency electric mini splits. Tenant responsible for electric for hot water, stove, and mini splits, heating oil, trash removal and snow removal. Included in rent water, sewer and lawn care. No smoking. Cat considered, no dog. No undergrads.. Please reach out to Dan at [Use CALL button] or [Use EMAIL button] showings or inquires.