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$335,000.00
Awellmaintainedhomeon10.5acresin aprivatesetting.2-3bedrooms,1full bath,sunroom,barn/garage.¾basement withconcretefloors. Zoned,Residential/Agricultural.
PittsfieldDawesAve.$205,000. Commercialpropertyforsale.BetterknownasDawesAve.Variety.The storehasbeenclosedandnowhasthepotentialforafifthapartment,or retailspace.Therearepresently4apartments.Eachapartmenthas2bedrooms.Allapartmentsareoccupied.Someonewithvisioncanturnthis wonderfulbuildingintoagreatincomesource.
Cummington12BrownAve.$260,000. Builtinthe1830'shome,withallofthecharmyoucanimagine.Large cook’skitchen,doubleoven,butcherblockcountertops,2sinks,radiant heatinfloor.4-5bedrooms,2fullbaths,newerroof,heatingsystem,water heater,electrical.FirstfloorMasterwithwalk-incloset.Large Barn/Garagewithawonderfulfinishedspaceandworkshop.2ponds. Stockedriver,(Westfield)/swimmingholeoutsideyourfrontdoor.Fully fencedyardonadeadendroad,.6acres.MassSaveinsulated.Architecturaldetails,woodflooring.20minutesfromPittsfield.
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Fullliquorlicense,allequipment.NewBlodgettpizza oven,newa/cunit.Includesall tables&chairs,pictures,pots, pans,dishes,forks,youname it.Ownersretiring!CallPaul. Asking$99,900
Pontoosuclakehouse.Lovelytwo bedroomhomewithsharedlake accessandadock.Completely updatedwithgranitecounters, stainlesssteelappliances,new floors,andmore.Largestorage shedfortoys.Buyasaninvestmentorlivethereyearround. Ownercurrentlyrentsoutfrom MayOctoberonweekendsandis totallybooked.
JohnL.McLean ABR,CRS,BrokerAssociate Residential-Condominiums-Land-Rentals SameGreatService.NewLocation!
call/text: 413.441.4403 johnmclean@MyBerkshireHome.com 2SouthStreet,Suite160,Pittsfield,MA01201
Over35yearsofhelping BuyersandSellersin theBerkshlres. LetMeHelpYou!
5LindsayDr.,Dalton,MA01226
BeautifulCenterHallColonialsitsatopawell-caredforexecutive neighborhoodreadyforyoutomovein.Thishomeboasts4 bedroomsand3baths.Preparedinneronthelargecenterisland inyourcherrykitchen,thenescapethroughthesliderstoyour newexpandeddeckandprivateyard.Later,relaxintheliving roombythemarblefireplace,orjointhefamilyinthefinished basementthatdoubleasafamily/gameroom. $349,000
110ElmoreDr.,Dalton,MA01226
Uniquemulti-levelhomewithabeautiful privateandserenebackyard.Located onthecul-de-sac.Enterthehometothe formallivingroom,thentakeacoupleof stepsuptothemainfloorwhereyoufind anopenformaldiningroomandfamily room,abeautifulkitchenwithsliderstoa hugedeck.Enjoythefrontporchorhide outbackinthegazebo.Thishomeoffers centralair,4bedroomsand3baths,anda lowerlevelfinishedgreatroom. $449,000
HiddenGemwithcharmandcharacterwithinwalkingdistance ofdowntown.Neatlyplacedaroundtheoncestoichomesof PomeroyandWendellAves.3bedroom,3bathhomewith largesunkenlivingroomthatwasdubbed“theMusicRoom’’ accordingtotheoriginalblueprints.Kitchenwithallnewer stainlessappliances,andaButlerspantry.New200ampand electricwiring.Newyearoldroof.Gasheat. $225,000
0SwampRd.,Richmond,MA01254
Beautifulwoodedlotwithstreamandeasy access.Surveyed&perctestedreadytobuild. ClosetoRichmondPond.Thisparcelis13.2 acres,butyoucanalsobuyadjoining5.45acre lotfor$140,000totalforboth. $85,000
$65,000 18LaflinTer.,Pittsfield,MA01201
0.1SwampRd.,Richmond,MA01254
Beautifulwoodedlotwithstreamandeasy access.Surveyed&perctestedreadyto build.ClosetoRichmondPond.6.2milesfrom TanglewoodandclosetoBerkshireCounty attractions.Thisparcelis5.45acres,but youcanalsobuyadjoining13.2acrelotfor $140,000totalforboth.
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38KirkwoodDr.,Pittsfield,MA
ThisincrediblepieceofpropertyintheheartoftheBerkshiresis134acresofcommercialland.Currentlyoperatingasan 18-holegolfcoursewithpristineviewsandamajesticsetting.Clubhousewithfullbar,commercialkitchen&lockerrooms. Multipleoutbuildingswithshop.Allmachinery&equipmenttooperatethegolfcourseincluded. $1,400,000
60OswaldAve.,Pittsfield,MA
ThePerfecthometostartyourfamilyin!This3-bedroom, 2-bathGambrelstylehomehasanupdatedkitchen,hardwood floors,centrala/c,firstfloorbedroom,andfenced-inyard. Thereisalsoaformaldiningoroffice,andbathonthefirst floor,withtwobedroomsandabathonthesecondfloor.Need morespace?Looktothepartiallyfinishedbasementwith walkouttobackyard.replacewith $185,900
246MountainDr.,Pittsfield,MA01201
DesirableSoutheastNeighborhood.Thisbeautiful3000sqfthome featuresincredibleviews,frontporch,screened-insunroomwith deck,ingroundpool&hottub.4bedrooms,4baths,expansive kitchen,largeliving,dining&familyroomwithfireplace.Finished basement/gameroom.Wellmaintained&amustsee. $535,000
DearLynn,
You’veGotQuestions? Lynnhasanswers. HONESTYISTHEBESTPOLICY! byLynnArseneau
Somanyhomesareonthemarket.Iwant ourstoout-shinetheothers.Canyougive mesomebasictipsonhowtodothat?Onemore thing,weloveyourcolumn!
DanielL. Lenox
HiDaniel,
ThanksforyourquestionandI’msoglad you’reenjoying“DearLynn.” HerearesomebasicsthatI’vesuggestedbefore. Clean,clean,clean!.Noonewantstobuyadirty house.Inreality,bargainhuntersaregoingtobe interestedinapoorlymaintainedhousebecause theyassumetheycangetagreatdealfroman“asis”seller.Ifyouwantattractiveoffers,youshould removeclutterandcleanthoroughly.
Repair,repair,repair!Brokendoorknobs,brokenor missingfloortiles,oldorstainedfloorsandcarpets— thereareprobablylotsofjobsthatneedtobedone insideandoutsideofyourhouse.Thesesmall, inexpensiverepairsyoumake,willmakeyourhome moredesirabletobuyers.Especiallyiftheothers they’veseendon’tlookmaintained.Buyerscan seethatyoucareforyourhome.Iftherearemore expensivejobs,likearoofthatneedsreplacement, talktoyouragentbeforeyouinvestinamajor repair.Youwanttobesurethatupdatesorrepairs willbenefityou.Remember,too,thatthehome inspectorwillbecoming,andbydoingrepairsin advanceyouwillavoidsomeofthe“redflags”that thehomeinspectorwillreport.
Pictures,pictures,pictures!Yourhome’sphotos aretheveryfirstimpressionyourbuyerhas.Have professionallookingpicturestoshowyourhomeat
I’vebeenaRealtorfor33years.Peoplefrequentlyaskfor myadviceandopinions,andbysharingthosequestionsand answerswithyou,Ihopetooffersomehelpfulinformation.
itsverybest.Yourhomeshouldlookasgoodorbetter thanothersthatbuyersareviewing.
DearLynn,
Oh!Wearehavingsuchanargument!My husbandthinksweshouldpriceourhouse muchhigherthanwhattheRealtoristellingus. Hesayswecanalwayscomedown.Ouragentdida MarketAnalysisanditclearlyshowsthatifwepriceit higheritwillactuallymaketheotherhomesthatare similarlookmoreappealingpricewise. Whatareyourthoughts?Thanks!!
JuliaandTed Dalton
DearJandT,
There’sadifferencebetweenpricingtoleave negotiatingroomandoverpricing.
Leavingsomeroomfornegotiatingisoneofthe biggestmythsinrealestate.Thereareriskswhena homeispricedtoohigh.Whileyoumaythinkthat youaregivingyourselfroomtonegotiate,toohigh apricejustmaydiscouragepotentialbuyersfrom lookingatthehome.
Ifthehomehasbeenonthemarketforalongtime duetoahighprice,thenthereistypicallyastigmathat homesuffers.Ifthehome’spriceistoohigh,youmay endupwithnooffersandreducingitseveraltimes. Whenthishappens,yourhomewillbethoughtofasa problemhomebymanybuyers.Whyelsedidyouhave tolowertheprice?Issomethingwrongwithit?Arethey gettingdesperate?Maybethey’llnowtakeevenless thanthenewprice!
Insteadofpricinghigh,pricewell.Workwithyour
agenttofindthebestcompetitiveprice.Theagent canshowyouhomesthataresimilarthathavesold recentlyandthosethatwillbeyourcompetition. Buyersarelookingandcomparing.Theyknow whenahomeisoverpriced.Pricingrightcanalso attractsomanybuyersthatyoucouldgetmultiple offers.
DearLynn, Yourcolumnissohelpful!Thanks!
I’mgettingreadytosellmyhouse.Therearesome issueswithitthatIreallydon’twantpeopletoknow. I’veheardthesaying,“buyerbeware”soIfigure Idon’thavetotellthem,justletthemfindout bydoinginspections.Also,someoftheproblems onlyhappeninthewintersoI’llsellinthespring, summerorfall.I’veneversoldahomebeforeand livedhere40years.Isthisthewayit’sdone?
EdmundK. Pittsfield
Edmund,Edmund,Edmund….. Honestyisthebestpolicy.Whenyou disclosedefectsaboutyourhome,youare showingthebuyerthatyouarenottryingtohide anything.Thatbuildstrustwiththebuyer.You certainlydon’twanttobeinapositionwhereyou havekeptsomethingfromthebuyerortriedto hideanissue.So,ifyouhappentogetwaterinyour basementafewtimesayearwhenitrainsheavyorif youonlyhadwateroncein10years,letyouragent know.Buyerswouldratherknowupfrontwhat defectsthereareinsteadofhavingitdiscoverlaterat thehomeinspection.Ofcourse,youmaynotknow everythingaboutyourhome,butsharewhatyoudo know.
LargeKitchenandamazingHardwoodfloors.Enjoysummer leisureonlargefrontporch.ClosetoallmajorBerkshire culturalattractions.Includesa2cargaragecarriagebarn, propertyzonedresidential/commercial,wouldmakeagreat vacationrental,offices,etc.Don’tmissout!
90GeorgeSt,LeeMA01238
ListPrice:$179,900
CapestylehomelocatedonadesirableCul-de-sac! Capestylehomelocatedinadesirableneighborhoodona cul-de-sac.4bedroom,1fullbath,fireplace,hardwoodfloors inlstfloorbedrooms&undercarpetinlivingroom.Over ahalfacre,largecornerlot.Naturalgasheat,replacement windows,200amp.electricservice,walkoutbasement.In needofcosmeticupdatingthroughout.
70SilverSt,LeeMA01238
MOTIVATEDSELLER!ListPrice:$215,000 TwoFamilyCountryHome-Manypossibilitiesw/this2 FamilyHomeConvenientlocation-closetoGoosePondand easyaccesstoMass.Pike!Thishomeoffersover2,000sq. ft.Cozy4bdm/1baw/largecountrykitchen,openfloorplan withdoubletierdeckoverlookingbabblingbrook!1bdrm/1 bain-lawapartment.
60TyringhamRd,LeeMA01238
ListPrice:$259,900
Wellkeptthreebedroom,twobathColonialwithvery spaciouseatinKitchen.Beautifulprivatebackyardwithlots ofplantings.
Sprawling3-4BR,2BAsplit-levelredbrickhome w/2,000+sfoflivingspacew/attached,oversized2 garageonluscious.43acrelot.Theambienceofquality &roominessradiatesfromeveryroom!You’lllovethe amazingfloorplanofthishome,alongw/thelustrousoak floors,fire-placedlivingroom,sizablebedroomsw/big closets,largecedarcloset,opendining&livingroom concept,familyroomonlowerlevelw/awetbar,newgas boilerandhotwatertank,theprivate,coveredpatiooff thediningarea&thebreathtakingviewsofMt.Greylock. Comeseethisrareofferingforyourself! $259,900.
•Classicfederalcolonial5bedrooms,3fullbaths•2fireplaces
•Beautifulcountryhomeonover10acres
•4-6bedrooms,4baths•In-lawquarters •Privatepatiosanddecks•Landscaped
•WaterfrontPost&BeamonAshmereLake
•3bedrooms,2.5baths•Sweepinglawn •Radiantheatthroughout•Largelot
•BeautifulColonialAcreshome
•4bedrooms,3.5baths•2.7Acres
•Manyupdates•Newsepticin2013
$579,000
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8room,4bed,2.5bathhome withfirstfloormasterbedsuite, openfloorplan,cathedral ceilinggreatroomwithfireplace, formaldiningroom,kitchen withbreakfastnook,firstfloor laundry,twocargarage
Pittsfield
Nicecapeinasoughtafter neighborhood,4beds,2bath, oakcabinetKitchen/dinningroom withisland,gasstove,wood floorsandcarpets,vinylsiding, vinylwindows,newerroof,new, attachedgarage,$235,900
CallCharlesat413-358-5524
Dalton
Split-levelhomelocatedjust outsideoftown,distanceviews, 2carattachedgarage,master bed/bathupwithcathedral ceilings,treebedsandabath down,updatedoakcabinet kitchen,diningroom,sunroom, somewoodfloors.$207,000
CallCharlesat413-358-5524
Dalton Nice2apartmentflat,upstairsapartment3/4beds,2baths, woodfloors.Firstfloorapartment3beds,1bath,newer roof,electricalandheatingsystem.2cargarage wandabarn,onalmostanacrelot,$229,900
CallCharlesat413-358-5524
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Residential-Condominiums-Land-Rentals SameGreatService.NewLocation!
call/text: 413.441.4403 johnmclean@MyBerkshireHome.com 2SouthStreet,Suite160,Pittsfield,MA01201
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RICHMOND: Yourownsliceofparadiseon80acresabuttingpreservedland! Whetheryouwanttocommunewithnaturebywalkingonestablishedwoodlandtrails, orusethe5-stallhorsebarntohouseyourfour-leggedfriends,youwillbeawedbythe privacyinthisspectacularsetting.AlongwindingpaveddriveleadstoSkyHillFarm–4000+squarefootfarmhousebuiltinthe1980s.Featuresinclude4bedrooms,4fullbaths, updatedcook’skitchen,threefireplaces,aninvitingfrontporch,sunroomandscreened porch.Thehorsebarnhaswaterandelectricity.Aseparatethree-cargarageincludesa largeworkshop/studioabove. $1,495,000/R2887
LENOX Graciousprimaryorvacationhomeon4+ acres.Firstfloorfeaturesbeautifullyfinished walnutfloorswithradiantheat,9’ceilings, openfloorplan.Kitchenanddiningoverlook privatebackyard.Secondfloor–mastersuite, twolargebedroomswithgleamingcherry floorswithradiantheat.Walk-upatticcould befinished.Lowerwalkout,mediaroom/office area.Squarefootageincludeslowerleveland office. $649,900 /R2802
RICHMOND MagicalRichmondspot.One-levelliving, spaciousmastersuitewithsteamshower, jettub,acreage,privacy,barn/workshop, gardener’sdelight!Contemporaryranch featureslivingroomwithfireplace,hardwood throughout,updatedkitchen,heatedyearroundsunroom,centrala/c,privaterear deck,invitingGoshenstonepatio.Ventureup thewindingdrivewaytoyoursliceofparadise! $759,000/R2829
NicholasSereda441-0694
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MollyThomas441-3899
LENOX PrivateLenoxRetreat! Lookingforaflexible floorplan?Whata greatopportunity!
Mainhouseoffersupdatedbaths,newly redonekitchen,woodfloors,built-ins,two bedroomsandthreefullbaths;connected viaheatedsunroomandofficeenterthefully equipped‘‘guest’’sidewithliving,kitchen, twoadditionalbedrooms,twoadditionalfull baths.Fullandseparatebasements.Over fiveacreswithtotalprivacyforyourcountry retreat!ClosetoCranwell,CanyonRanch, Tanglewood! $849,900/R2737
TYRINGHAM Twentyacresofmountaintopbeauty!Sunny openland/lawn,thepropertyspansCooper Creek.Ampleroadfrontageforprotection and/orpotentialbuildinglots.Justbeyond GoosePondandtheAppalachianTrailthis immaculate4-bedroomhomewasbuiltin 1983.Fireplacedlivingroom,familyroom, Frenchdoorstodeckwithviewofmanicured lawn/perennialgardens.Attachedtwo-car garage.Countrylivingandonlytenminutesto thecenterofLee! $599,000/R2867
LEE Overthreeacresofprivacyfeaturingsweepingmountain andmeadowviews.Immaculatecolonialwithone-level living!Formalliving,diningorden,spaciouskitchen w/island,diningarea/familyroomwithfireplace. Firstfloor-mastersuitewithspaciousbath/jettub, hardwoodfloors,laundry,centrala/c.Secondfloor–3 additionalbedrooms,office/craftroom.Screenedporch/ privatedeck.Two-cargarage.Countrylivingbutminutesto town. $499,000/R2868
DALTON BeautifullymaintainedDaltoncolonial.Fourbedrooms,3.5 baths.Hardwoodonthefirstfloor;spaciouseat-inkitchen w/workisland,pantry,gascooking,twoovens;kitchen openstofireplacedfamilyroomwithbuilt-ins.Formal dining/livingroom.Secondfloorwith4bedrooms,updated masterbath.Finishedlowerlevelmedia/gameroom;walkoutandfullbath.Naturalgasheat,fivezones,centrala/c, replacementwindows.Two-cargarage,largereardeck, abundantlandscapingandshed. $377,500/R2875
LEE SpaciousRanch!One-levellivingwithawonderful finishedgarden,levelwalkout.Fourbedrooms/3 baths,spaciousentry,twofireplaces,seasonal sunroom.Two-carattachedgarageandpaveddrive. CentrallylocatedtoLee,LenoxandStockbridgeand convenienttoallareaattractions.Pricedwellbelow assessedvalue. NewPrice!$325,000/R2805
LENOX BeautifulGambrelwithmorethananacreofenjoyableyard! Eat-inkitchenwithcustomwhitebirchcabinetry,granite countertops,stainlessappliances.Spaciousliving,formal diningroom,firstfloorofficenook/mudroom.Fourlarge bedroomsw/updatednewbathsincludinglargemaster bedroomswithcedarwalk-incloset,spabath.Hardwood flooring.Heatedattached2-cargarageisheated.Minutes todowntown.Restoredstonewalladdstothecharm! $459,000/R2814
NORTHADAMS Beautifulmid1800sVictorianPaintedLadywithlargeyard andprivatebackdeck.NewlyrefinishedQuarter-sewnOak woodflooring.Handcarvedwoodwork,2fireplaceswith beautifulmantels,uniquebrasskitchenceiling.Three levelsofspacious,brightlivingwithplentyofclosets/ storage!Walktodowntown,MassMoCA,library,andmuch more!Welcomingfrontporch.Spaciousbarnwithloftfor yourworkareaorhobbies.WonderfulB&Bpotentialand artist’sdream! $249,900/R2889
LENOX One-levelexpandedranchinLenox!Livingroomhas wood-burningcornerfireplace;formaldining,eat-in kitchen.Mastersuiteadditionin1971makesthisa 4bedroom/2bathhome.Welcomingcirculardrive, attachedgaragesfor3carsandanewlyinstalledseptic system.Lowerlevelandgaragesareheated!Spacious ½acrepluscornerlot,butwalkorshortdrivetoLaurel Lake.ClosetoEdithWharton’shome,Shakespeare andTanglewood! NewPrice!$315,000/R2873
STOCKBRIDGE Tuckedawayattheendofadeadendstreet,thischarming two-bedroom,two-bathranchfeatureshardwoodfloors, fireplaceinlight-filledfamilyroomandattachedgarage. SitedclosetoLenoxcenterandTanglewoodwithprivate backyardandmaturegardens. $335,000/R2885
LENOX Sipmorningcoffeeonyourdeckofthisraisedranchasyou watchtheneighbors’horsesgrazeintheirpasture.Upstairs -livingroomwithfireplace,diningroomwithsliderdeck, eat-inkitchen,fullbath/threebedrooms.Finishedlower level-mudroomtogarage,laundryroom,familyroomw/ fireplace,fullbath,andtwomorerooms.Woodfloors, southernexposure,replacementwindows,maturetrees, yard,storage.Wellcaredfor,butyourupdateswillmake thisYOURhome. $325,000/R2884
LENOX In-townfarmhouseon1.53acres.Fourbedrooms/ twobaths.Woodfloors.Replacementwindowsand newerroof.Detachedtwo-cargaragewithadditional storage.Daylightbasement.Specialdetailsinclude architecturalitemssalvagedfromtheWoolseyestate.It needssomework,butwithyourspecial,touchitwillbe exceptional.Shownbyappointment. $300,000/R2817
Amazinghideawayon42acres.Oneownerhome abuttingtheAppalachianTrailhighonthe mountaintop!Generatorpowered.Firstfloor-Open living/dining/kitchen,fullbath,stacklaundry/ familyroom/bedroom.Secondfloor-twobedrooms. Fullbasement,opendeck,standingseammetal roof,add’loutbuildingsforstorage.Largegrassy lawn.Hikeformilesrightrightoutsideyourdoor. Tranquilitywithnature,buttenminutestotheMA turnpikeandoutletshopping. $279,000/R2785
PITTSFIELD Delightfulbrickcapeonquietdead endstreet.Threebedrooms,twofull baths,openkitchen,livingroomwith picturewindow,attachedgarage. Privatereardeck. $189,900/R2819
LANESBORO LENOX AdorableLenoxpropertyontheseldomtraveled quietloopoffofEastStreet–“oldEast”!Two bedrooms,withtwobonusrooms–den/office plusglassed-insunporch.Openliving/kitchen. Sunnyopenslopingrearyard. $249,000 R2815
PITTSFIELD Duplexonoveraquarteracreof land.Itissituatedinaneighborhood withmanysingle-familyhomes.This wouldbeagreatinvestmentproperty orforafirst-timehomebuyerlooking forextraincome. NewPrice!129,900/R2849
Firsttimeoffered, thehistoricSt Luke’sOldStone Churchdatesfrom 1836.Highvisibility location!Consider thepossibilities. Aseasonallyused sanctuarywithout heating,wateror wastesystems. Pleasecallfor detailsonthis uniqueoffering./ R2888
PITTSFIELD Gemtuckedawayinplainsight!Fourtofivebedroom Craftsmanstylehome.New,beautifulkitchen!Firstfloor laundry.2½baths.Expansivefireplacedlivingroom, formaldiningroom.Bonusfinishedspace.Firstfloor bedroom/bathw/shower.Personalityplusfromallthe interestingnooksandangles...andaninsidelappool. Privatefencedyard,largedeck.Detachedgarage. New Price!$239,900/R2876
BECKET Thischarming,617squarefoot commercialbuildingislocatedinthe heartofthevillage.Perfectspotfora professionalofficewithinvitingfront porchandparkingintherear.Town water/sewer,naturalgasheatandon thebusline. $249,000/ B2813
CharminglittleNewEngland community.Affordabletwobedroom Beckethomewithbeautiful distantviews.Slidersbringthe lovelyoutdoorsin.Stainlesssteel applicances.Stepdownlivingroom. ConvenientaccesstoJacob’sPillow andTurnpike. $97,500/ B2890
WATERRELATEDPROPERTIES AnaffordablegetawayintheBerkshires!Thiscountry contemporaryiswalkingdistancetotheboatlaunchat beautifulGoosePond!Greatvalueaspropertyincludestwo parcelsforatotalofover7Tyringhamacres!Aprivatelysited vacationoryear-roundhomenestledinnatureandwoods.A Goshenstonewalkwayleadstoaspaciouswrap-arounddeck. Threebedrooms,twofullbaths,fireplacedlivingroomanda walk-outlowerlevel.Enjoylowtaxesandcountrylivingwith easyaccesstotheAppalachianTrail,yetminutestoMApike, outletshopping,Jacob’sPillowandmore. $289,900/R2650
OTISWOODLANDS Justintimeforsummer!Enjoyon-siteamenitiesinyour “stay-cation”home.OtisWoodlandshasclubhouse,fitness center,pool,tennis,lake,canoe/kayakstorage,playarea. Niceseparationofspacewiththreelevelsoffinished rooms.Firstflooropenplan;living/dining/denkitchenw/ stainless.Year-roundsunroom.Threebedrooms,twofull baths,bonusspaces;built-insforstorage.Abutsbabbling brook.Twodecks/beautifulstonepatio.Spaciousstorage shed. $295,000/R2879
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WINDENHILL Magnificentwesterlyviews!Openplanwithcathedral ceilinginliving/dininggreatroomfeaturesgas fireplace,exposedbeams,twosliderstoprivatedeck. Firstfloormastersuiteandspaciousfrontentry.Upper level-secondfullmastersuitewithbalcony/private sittingarea.Lowerlevelforfamily/guests–spacious bedroom/sitting/familyroomwithtwosliderstopatio withviews.Thirdfullbath,storageandcabinetry abound! $669,000/C2818
TakeinthesunsetsandviewsofLily Pondfromyourprivatedeck.Two bedrooms,eachwithprivatebath,den withFrenchdoorsservesasabonus sleepingspace.Centrala/c,natural gasheat,andfireplace. $474,500/ C2778
FAIRWYNDS-LENOX Lookingtohaveitall?Arathershortwalkwill getyoutotheoutdoorpool,thetenniscourts, thefirstteeforaroundofgolf,Sloane’sTavern restaurantandtheworldclassSpa.Thisstand alonecondofeaturesaneat-inkitchen,alarge greatroomwithgasfireplaceandslidersoutto theopendeck(overlookingthe4thhole),aden withbuilt-incabinetry,aguestpowderroomplus themasterbdrmcompletewithtwolargeclosets andabathincludingajettub,separateshower, separatetoiletareaandtwovanities.Upstairs featurestwomorebedroomssharingafullbath plusaloftforanoffice. $895,000/C2872
OCTOBERMT.–LEE ROLLINGHILLS Enjoytheon-siteamenitiesofthisestablishedcondo community.RollingHillshasclubhouse,pool,tennis,kayak/ canoestorage,walkingtrails,communitygarden.Thisfirst floorunitwithtwobedroomshasupdatedbaths,replacement windows,newermechanicals.Lowerlevelpartiallyfinished. Slidertoopenreardeck. $199,900/C2833
LookingforfirstfloorlivingatRollingHills?Newlylisted andreadyforyourupdatestocallithome.Privatereardeck lookingoutonlawnandwoods.MinutestoallBerkshire attractions! $194,500/C2821
Endunitinbuildingsix.Beautifulmeadowviewsfromyour privatereardeckwithawning.Sliderhasbeenreplacedinthis twobedroom/twobathupperunit.Enjoyclubhousew/exercise room,sauna,pool,tennis,walkingtrailsandcommunity garden.Efficientnaturalgas,centrala/c. $182,500/C2820
Beautifullowerlevel.Kitchenhasgranitecounters/new lightcoloredcabinetry,laminatedoakfloorspluscarpeting. Completelyredonemasterbathwithwalk-inshower.Second bedroom/officewithmurphybed.Convenientlylocatednear amenities.GreatlocationforallthattheBerkshireshaveto offer. $246,999/C2881
Enjoycommunitypool,har-trutennisintheOctoberMountainVillageCondocommunity.
Pricedtosell –thistownhousecondofeaturesopen kitchen,threebedrooms,twofullbathsandalarge openreardeck.Invitingfrontporchwithwoodyviews makesthisaprivatesettinginthelong-established OctoberMountaincomplex.Enjoycommunitypool, tennisandconveniencetoshoppingandallthearea attractions. $229,900/C2830
Privatesettingwithwoodsandopenviews!Three bedroomsandthreefullbaths!Thelowerlevel isfullyfinishedwithsliderstoawalk-outfor extraguestspace.Enclosedrearporchprovides seasonalspacefordining,relaxingandtaking innaturewhileshelteredfromtheelements! $242,500/C2800
Move-inreadyfirstfloorfeaturesopenplan,kitchen, greatroomwithpristinewoodfloors,fireplace, skylights,sliderstolargedeck.Fullbathandden/ bedroomon1stfloor.Upperlevelwithtwoadditional bedrooms,master/fullbath.Finishedwalk-outlower level.Frontporch. $279,000/C2797
48HousatonicSt.,Lenox•413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com•pcltd@roadrunner.com
COLDBROOKE–LENOX ColdbrookeadjoinstheCranwell/Miravalgolf,restaurantandspacomplex.
ClosetodowntownLenoxandallareaattractions!
ColdbrookeSouthtownhouse. Nicelyupdatedendunitfeatures year-roundheatedsunroom, threebedrooms,2.5baths. Fireplacedlivingroom,updated kitchen,generouslyproportioned bedrooms.AdjoinsCranwellgolf courseandspa. $524,900/ C2860
LAKECREST–PITTSFIELD Clubhousewithexercisearea/activityroom.Tenniscourts(includinga pickleballcourt),pool,lake.Dock/mooringarea.
Lovelyget-a-wayplace intheBerkshires.Large greatroomw/fireplaceand diningarea.Extendeddeck withviewsoflake.Fully appliancedkitchen.First Floormasterbedroom/bath and2ndbedroom/bath.Two bedroomsupstairsw/full bath,storagespace.Partially finishedbasementwithgame area,laundry/separateutility. Attachedone-cargarage. $469,900/C2855
DEVONMEADOWS-LEE ConvenientlylocatedinLee,only5minutestoTanglewood, closetoallBerkshireattractions,includingcultural venues,shopping,diningandgolf.
Justintimeforsummer.Immaculatepaired villaoffersone-levelliving.Centrala/c,cook’s kitchen,greatroomwithfireplace,screened porch/opendeck.Secondlevelfeaturesgreat guestspacewith2-3additionalbedrooms/two fullbaths. $759,000/C2858
Spaciousone-levellivingpairedvillawith brightopenplanoffers.Eat-inkitchen withnewstainlessappliances.Fireplaced livingroomopenstolargescreened porch/privatesidepatio.Firstfloor mastersuite.Upperlevelincludestwo guestbedrooms,fullbathandsittingarea. Naturalgasheat/centrala/c.Attached garageandwelcomingfrontporch.Enjoy summerintheBerkshiresasfurnishings areavailabletocompletethisturn-key property.$584,900/C2878
LENOX Enjoytheconvenienceofacondothatisinmove-inready,immaculate condition!One-levellivingwithfirstfloormaster,gasfireplaceinthe livingroom,granite/stainlessinthekitchen.Secondfloor-twoadditional bedrooms/fullbath,family room,bonusroomforstorage orfinishing.Centrala/c, screenedporch,attached garage.Walkoutyourdoor toenjoyKennedyParkacresoftrailsforwalking, hiking,x-countryskiing. MinutestodowntownLenox; convenienttoallattractions. $394,500/C2886
PINESATBOUSQUET Gorgeous privatelysited endunitwith5 bedrooms,4.5 baths.Shortwalk tothecommunity pool.Openone levellivingwith spaciousliving rm/fplcdining, kitchen,screened porchanddeck.Mastersuitewithviews.Second floor–3additionalbedroomsandbuilt-inofficein theopenloftarea.Lowerlevelwalk-outlevelincludes 5thbedroom,fullbath,gameroomandlargefamily roomthatopenstodeck.Naturalgasheat,central a/c,lawnsprinklersystem.Thistastefullyappointed condoismove-inready! $544,500/C2866
GreatcondooptioninLee!One-ownerhome freshlypainted,newflooringandmove-inready. Two-bedroom,1.5-bathcondoofferswalk-totownconvenience.Granitecounters,naturalgas heat,privatereardeck,scenicriverandtown views. $214,900/C2857
48HousatonicSt.,Lenox•413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com•pcltd@roadrunner.com
RICHMOND Wow!Bepreparedtobeamazedatthissite-readyoffering.Drivewaynewlyconstructedleadingtoyour privatemountaintopretreat.EightplusacresofferingbeautifulviewsoverthebucolicRichmondmountains andmeadows.Hikerightfromyourdoor,exploreyourownforest,maturetreesandyear-roundbrook.Leave yoursliceofparadiseforatwomile/fiveminutedrivetoKripaluandTanglewood’smaingate!One-of-a-kind estateparceladjoiningconservationland. $749,000/L2733
LENOX PriceJustReduced!ExcellentLenoxopportunity foroneestateparcelorwithover700feetofroad frontage,pursuepotentialdevelopment! $139,000/ L2842
NORTHADAMS ScenicroadacrossfromMt.GreylockState Reservation.Partiallycleared,previously perced.This1.6acrebuildinglotcanbe purchasedindividuallyorofferedwithone ortwoadditionaladjoininglots. Eachlot $49,900. L2806/L2807/L2808
TYRINGHAM BuildyourdreamhomeonaquietTyringhamculde-sac.Allhomesitesareatleast5acresensuring maximumprivacyforall.MinutestoLeeand Monterey,buttheserenitywillmakeyouthinkyou aremilesawayfromitall! $164,500/L2832
BECKET Wonderfulfour-acrebuildinglotinBecketWoods. Extensivewalking/hikingtrails,communityponds forfishingandswimming.Thereisayear-round streamonthebackofthiswoodedlot. $32,400/ L2513
RICHMOND Buildyourdreamhomeonthisbeautiful pastorallot.Itissouthfacing-perfectfor solar.Aseasonalbrookrunsalongtheedgeof theproperty.Setonapeacefulcountryroad inthesoughtafterRichmondschooldistrict. JustminutesawayfromTanglewoodandallthe Berkshireattractions. $199,000/L2856
RICHMOND Twobuildinglotsofferedasapackage.Openmeadow settingsof2.03and2.49acresmakeforonelarge estatelotorkeepasstandalonelots. $140,000for both!/L2303
BECKET CreateyourowncountryhomeinBallyhoo Estates.Threelotstochoosefrom…4.96acres $28,000,6.06acres$34,000,11.02acres $62,000/L2810/L2811/L2812
WhattoExpectDuringaHomeInspection
Fromfindinganinspectortodealingwithsurprises–thisisyourguidetogettingahousecheckedout.Themostimportantthingtoknow aboutahomeinspection:It’sjusttooimportantforyou,asabuyer,toskip.Here’swhy.
AHomeInspectorisYourProtector Aninspectorhelpsyoumakesureahouseisn’thidinganythingbeforeyoucommitforthelonghaul.(Thinkaboutitthisway: Youwouldn’tevengetacoffeewithastrangerwithoutcheckingout theirhistory.)Aninspectoridentifiesanyreasonably discoverableproblemswiththehouse(aleakingroof,faultyplumbing,etc.)Hiringaninspectorisyoudoingyourduediligence.
AnInspectorWon’tCheckEverything Generally,inspectorsonlyexaminehousesforproblemsthatcan beseenwiththenakedeye.Theywon’tbetearingdownwallsor usingmagicalx-rayvision,tofindhiddendefaults.Theyalsowon’tputthemselvesindanger.Ifaroofistoohighorsteep,for example,theywon’tclimbuptocheckformissingordamagedshingles.They’llusebinocularstoexamineit.Theycan’tpredict thefuture,either.Whileaninspectorcangiveyouaroughideaofhowmanyyearsthatroofwillholdup,heorshecan’ttellyou exactlywhenitwillneedtobereplaced.
It’sYourJobtoChecktheInspector Nowyou’rereadytoconnectwithsomeonewho’saproatdoing aninspection.Here’swhereyourREALTOR®hasyourback. Heorshecanrecommendreputablehomeinspectorstoyou.Inadditiontogettingrecommendations,youcanrelyononline resourcessuchastheAmericanSocietyofHomeInspectors’,whichletsyousearchbyaddress,metroareaorneighborhood. You’llwanttointerviewatleastthreeinspectorsbeforedecidingonwhomtohire.Askquestions,suchas:
Areyoulicenseorcertified?Howlonghaveyoubeeninthebusiness? Howmuchdoyoucharge?Whatdoyoucheck,exactly? Whatwon’tyoucheck,specifically?HowsoonaftertheinspectionwillIgetmyreport?
ShowupfortheInspection Oninspectionday,yourpresence,orthatofyouragent’s,isnot requiredbutitishighlyrecommended.Eventhoughyou’llreceive awrittenreport,beingtheregivesyouachancetoaskquestionsandtolearntheinnerworkingsofyourhome.
GetReadytoNegotiate Mosthomerepairsarenegotiable.Bepreparedtopickyourbattles,however.Minorissues,likeacrackedswitchplateorloose kitchenfaucetareeasyandcheaptofixonyourown.Youdon’twanttonickle-and-dimetheseller.Iftherearemajorissues,your REALTOR®cansubmitaformalrequestforrepairs.Repairrequestsshouldbeasspecificaspossible.Attheendoftheday, remembertocheckinwithyourselfabouthow youfeelaboutthereportandyourrequests.
Themostimportantthingstorememberduringthehomeinspection?Trustyourinspector,trustyourgut,andleanonyourREALTOR®theylikelyhavealotofexperiencetosupportyourdecisionmaking.Andthat’ssomethingtofeelgoodabout.
338SouthSt.,Pittsfield,MA www.berkshirecountyrealty.com JamesMcRory 441-2898 75-77SecondStreet,Pittsfield,MA
Sixonebedroomapts. Wellmaintained,good condition.Newroof, boiler,windows,etc. Greatnumbers.
$269,000ListPriceCallJim 535TylerStreet,Pittsfield,MA
607FennStreet,Pittsfield,MA
6400sq.ft.building.2 tenants+storagespace. Extrabuildinglot.
Formerdoggrooming shop.1stfloor-office/ retail.2ndfloorapt.
$299,000ListPriceCallJim 390FennStreet,Pittsfield,MA Lease
7WinterStreet,Pittsfield,MA FormerMazzeo's/Jae's. Totalrenovation2016. Turnkeyrestaurant. Fullliquorlicense. Visitourwebsitefor interiorphoto's. MotivatedSellerMakeanoffer! PRICEREDUCED!CallJim
FormerNAPAAutoParts. 10,000sq.ft. Largeparkinglot. Willsubdivide. CallJim
305WahconahStreet,Pittsfield,MA
Former"Angelina's". Almost1,000s.f. Kitcheninplace. Driveupwindow. Turnkey. PRICEREDUCED!CallJim Lease JohnL.McLean
ABR,CRS,BrokerAssociate Residential-Condominiums-Land-Rentals SameGreatService.NewLocation! call/text: 413.441.4403 johnmclean@MyBerkshireHome.com 2SouthStreet,Suite160,Pittsfield,MA01201
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