Book of Homes August 2020 by Berkshire Eagle Media

TeamMemberKara,herdaughterNaraya andtheirneighborKayleefromthestory.

Ger’swifeAnnashowingthefamous Jaketheinsandoutsofhisnewiphone.

The wonderfulboard ofHarmonyHouse meetingatYankeealldedicated toRuth’s mission.

Afterthreemonthsofhearingabout“worstcasescenarios,”“thenewnormal,”andlisteningtoAmericanscriticizingAmericans itis refreshingandheartwarmingtoseeallkinds ofordinarycitizenscomingtogethertohelpandinspireoneanotherduringaglobal pandemic.

IcametoAmericaforeconomicreasonsandfellinlovewithawarm,optimisticand lovingcountrythatofferedhopetoayoungIrish immigrant.Forthelast6yearsYankeehastakenoutfullpagesinlocalnewspaperstoexpressmy gratitudetoacountrythathas provided mesomuch,whilepointingoutwhatsomemightnotnotice,especiallyduringtheselastfewweeks.

For example,aSpringfieldcovid-19nursereturnshomeatmidnightaftera12hourshifttoseeherhomeinflames.AYankeeHome teammemberKaraMainvillesteps up totake inthenurse’sdaughterwholivesonherstreet,whoisnowtemporarilywithoutahome. The communityralliesandcomestogethertohelpthisfamilyrebuildbygenerouslycontributingtotheirGofundmepage.Americans lookingoutforAmericans.

Thenthere’stheunstoppable, 85 yearoldRuthWillemaincontinuingtopushforwardwithher dreamofbuildingHarmonyHouse,a homewherepeoplecouldliveoutthelastfewdays oftheirliveswithdignity.PartMotherTheresa,partClintEastwoodsherallied andinspiredthemanyvolunteersatgreatpersonalrisk.Sheplowed forwardwithherhandmadepurplemask,socialdistancingallthe while.Iamincrediblyhonored to be apart of atrulyinspirationalperson’s dream.Thelocalcommunityvolunteeringanddonatingtheir resourcesduringthiscrisisis atestamenttoAmerica.

Cutofffrom myhomelessfriendJake(theJakeStory.com)for 3monthsallthewhilefollowingPhiladelphiadeath tollsandwondering ifhemadeit.Thenacollectcall,JakewarningmeandmywifeAnnanottocomedown.Hisexplanationofwhatwasgoingoninhis hometown,notknowingitwasglobal,warmedmyheart,groundedmeandmademe countmyblessingsevenmore.

As YankeeHomehasgrown overtheyearswehavereceivedmanycallsandlettersfromtheseyearlyJuly4thpontifications,none morepoignantthanfromJerryLucey.Nowframedinouroffice,hewroteanimpassionedletter reiteratingmyviews ofAmerica.He recallsreturning from Vietnamandgettingspat onwhilemarchingdown TremontStreetinBoston.Thisdidn’tstophislove ofhis country.NorIguesswillapandemic.

Thisimmigrant’sview ofAmericaremainsunchanged.Whilenotperfect,thiscountrywecall homeis stillthatoptimistic,warmand lovingplacehesetfootondecadesago.

Thanksfor reading.ThankYouAmerica.HappyJuly4th,andGodblessherasSherebuilds.

*Offer expires8/15/2020.Financingofferbasedonapprovedcredit.GreenSkyPlan#2531.Subjectto creditapproval.Appliestonewinstallation ofdoors,windows,baths,roofing andsiding.Maynot be combinedwith anyotheroffers.Interestisdifferedtill2022.Offernottoexceed10%of totaljob.Offermustbeactivated byaYankeeHomedesignconsultant, duringthefirstvisitonly.Somerestrictionsapply.MA#160584•CT#HIC.0673924•RI#33382

PamRoberts,CBR,CIPS,CRB, CRS,ePro,GRI441-9681

TiffanyRoberts, Broker/Owner, ABR,CBR,e-PRO 822-5369

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Mark Parsons822-4169

Mary Tyer Kelly243-0492

BrianWright822-3830

MollyThomas441-3899 48HousatonicSt.,Lenox•413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com•info@berkshirehouses.com

PITTSFIELD

Let’scallthisspaciousfamilycolonialinsoutheastPitts eldyour newhome.Fourbdrms/2fullbathson2nd r,masterw/showerand secondfullbathhasatub/shower.Fullyequippedcookingkitchen isgreatforentertaining.Lovelydiningroomforholidaysand specialoccasions.Largelivingroomwithbuilt-insandaworking woodburning replace.Cozydenwithbuiltinsandlaundryroom. Finishedbasement.Plentyofstoragespace.Locatednearschools andpublictransportation. Doublegarage. $374,000/R2951

LEE–MUST SEE!

FairviewStreet!TastefullyrenovatedCowBellFarm!Youronelevelcondoalternativeisreadyforimmediateoccupancy!Mountain viewsandpastorallandscapes.Aninvitingwidetileentryleads toanopenkitchen,diningandlivingwithwood oorsandan ef cientgas replaceinsert.Threebedrooms, twofullbaths. Twoslidersleadtoanexpansivereardeck.Fromhereyou’ll nd abundantlandscaping,yourownfootbridgeoverWillowBrook.Two cargarage,paveddrive–levellotandminutestotownmakefor aperfectpackageofcountrylivingwithnear-townconveniences!

$479,900/R2967

Thisthreebedroom,twofullbathupdatedcolonialisloadedwith curbappeal!First oor-livingrm,spacious diningroomandupdated kitchenwgranitecounters,stainlessappls.Second oor-primary bedroomwithvaultedceilingandtwogenerouslyproportionedadd’l bedrooms.Offthekitchenisalargecedardeckwith6-personhot tub.Over-sizedlot(1.2acres).Recently nished laundrycenteron thelowerlevel.Otherbonusesofthewell-maintainedhomeinclude naturalgasheat, paveddrive,attachedtwo-cargarage,publicwater/ sewerand largestorageshed. $369,900/ R2966

LANE SBORO

Thisdreamhomeoffersspectacular,distantmountain, pastural and lakeviews.Privacyandsplendorawaityouwithbright,inviting rooms,southernexposureandlotsofwindowstowarmyourhome andheart!Enjoymasterbedroombalconyor largedeckonmainlevel! Thespacious greatroomisperfectforgatheringsandentertaining! Plentyofyardandprivacytoenjoyyourfavoriteoutdooractivities. UniquearchitecturewithPostandBeamstylenestledinfoothills. MinutestoTanglewood,skiareasandBerkshireattractions. $379,900/R2964

LEE

TYRINGHAM

Lookingforatrueescapefromitall?Amazinghideawayonyourownprivate 42acres.SitedhighonthemountainabuttingtheAppalachianTrail, thishome isgeneratorpowered.First oor-Openliving/diningkitchenwithfullbath, stacklaundryandspaciousfamilyrmor rst rbedroomthatopenstorear deck.Second oor-openbalconyandtwobedrooms.Fullbasement, standing seammetalroof,twooutbuildings for storage.Enjoylargegrassylawn,wooded privacyorhikeformilesfromyourfrontdoor.Thetranquilityofbeingonewith naturebut tenminutestoMAturnpikeandoutletshopping. $239,000/R2950

RICHMOND

AdorableupdatedRichmondShoreshome.SpaciousdeckwithRichmond pondviews!Seasonal/year-roundusewithpropanefueledfurnace.Vaulted ceilingandskylights.Fireplacedlivingrm,wood rs,updatedbaths,stack laundry.Privatehomeowner’sassociationbeachatRichmondShores! $297,500/R2931

FabulousopportunityinbustlingdowntownLenox!Privateoff-streetparkinglot accompaniesthis2700+squarefootretailbuildingwithexpansionpotential! Constructedin2000-naturalgas/centrala/cdesignedtoaccommodateasecond storyifneeded.Turnkeyretailspaceorcustomize.Thereisabathwithshower,a halfbathandakitchenetteinplace!Highvisibilitylocation.. $695,000/B2902

Tranquilitysurroundsthisuniqueproperty.This3bedroom2.5bath contemporaryhomewillcatchtheeyeofabuyerwithavisiontosuittheir needs,Mastersuitewithbathandsittingarea.Vaultedceilings,spacious familyroomwith replaceonlowerlevelwith replace. $349,900/R2959

PITTSFIELD

Duplexonoveraquarteracreofland.Itissituatedinaneighborhoodwith manysinglefamilyhomes.Thiswouldbeagreatinvestmentpropertyorfora rsttimehomebuyerlookingforextraincome. $143,500/R2849

Thischarming,617squarefootcommercialbuildingislocatedintheheart ofthevillage.Perfectspotforaprofessionalof cewithinvitingfrontporch andparkingintherear.Townwater/sewer,naturalgasheatandonthebus line. $194,900/B2813

LENOX

NEWPRICE!

48HousatonicSt.,Lenox•413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com•pcltd@roadrunner.com

BERKSHIRECOUNTRYMEADOWS–PITTSFIELD

Bethe rsttooccupythis spaciouscondocurrently underconstruction.Open greatroomwithhardwood rs,onelevelliving(master suiteplustwoadd’lbdrms/ bath).Largescreenedporch; attachedtwo-cargarage. Bonuspotentiallivingspace inlowerlevel.Naturalgas, centrala/c.Condoassociationfeaturespool,tennisandclubhouse.This cornerlotoffersyear-roundviews.MinutestoboatingonPontoosuc Lake,skiingandallareaculturalattractions! $519,000/C2929

LAKECREST–PITTSFIELD

Clubhousewithexercisearea/activityroom.Tenniscourts(includinga pickleballcourt),pool,lake.Dock/mooringarea.

NewPrice!

Upstairs-Twobedrooms withbathsensuiteplus abonusextraarea.First oor-largelivingrmwith woodburning replace, diningarea,akitchen withstainlesssteelappliances.Attachedonecar garageandanexpansive deckoffthelivingroom. $295,000 /C2932

DALTON-SILVERMAPLEFARM

NewPrice!

Tranquilityandcharmin thissinglefamilyhome (condominium)that’sready forimmediateoccupancy. Easylivingwith2bdrmsup and2bdrmsdown–allwith privatebaths.Fullyequipped kitchenandgas replace inlivingrm.Screened porchandopendeckcompletewithgasgrill.Lowerlevelwithlarge familyrm/of cespace/2bdrms/2ba.A/Candcentralvacuumsystem.

$534,500/C2934

WINDENHILL

TakeinthesunsetsandviewsofLilyPondfromyourprivatedeck.Two bedrooms,eachwithprivatebath,denwithFrenchdoorsservesasabonus sleepingspace.Centrala/c, naturalgasheat,and replace. $474,500/C2778

OCTOBERMT.–LEE

Enjoycommunitypool,har-trutennisintheOctoberMountainVillageCondocommunity.

Thistownhousecondofeaturesopenkitchen,threebedrooms,twofull bathsandalargeopenreardeck.Invitingfrontporchwithwoodyviews makesthisa privatesettinginthelong-establishedOctoberMountain complex.Enjoycommunitypool,tennisandconveniencetoshoppingand alltheareaattractions. $199,900/C2830

FirstFlropenplan,kitchengreatrmwith pristinewood rs,fplc, skylights.Lgdeck.Fullbathandden/bedroom.Upperlevel-two add’lbdrms(master)andfullbath.Finishedwalk-outlowerlevel bonusspacewithlotsofbuilt-ins.Frontporch. $269,000/C2797

Veryspecialendunit!Sitedatthetopofthecondocommunity,thisunit featuresbeautifulpastoralviewsoffyour privatereardeck.Centrala.c. Move-inreadywith2-3bedrooms,twofullbaths, replaceandpartially nishedlowerlevel.On-sitepool,har-trutennis,canoe/kayakstorage. $309,000/C2965

48HousatonicSt.,Lenox•413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com•pcltd@roadrunner.com Celebratingover30yearsofservicetoourvaluedclients!

LANESBORO

Endlesspossibilitiesaboundwiththisuniqueoffering! Sitedonthewell-traveledRt 7corridor to Williamstown, thelimitedbusinessusepropertyencompassesalmost threeprimeacres.The3700sqft.buildingconsistsof 2800sqftofopenspaceon rst oor.Theupperstoryhas beenconvertedtolivingquarters.PassingTitleVratedfor 4bedrooms.Oilheat; propanehotwater.Deepofftheback sideofthelandrunsthequiettownbrook.Abeautifully craftedstonewallseparatesthispropertyfromthe neighboringhistoricOldStoneChurch. $269,900/R2955

RICHMOND

LANESBORO

Firsttimeoffered,thehistoricSt.Luke’sOldStone Churchdatesfrom1836.Highvisibilitylocation! Considerthepossibilities.Aseasonallyusedsanctuary withoutheating,waterorwastesystems. Pleasecall fordetailsonthisuniqueoffering. $149,900/ R2888

STOCKBRIDGE

RiverfrontpropertyonEast MainStreet!Considerthe possibilities-Almost anacreofwaterfrontlandonthe HousatonicRiver!Walktotown,theater,restaurants; kayakfromyourownyard;sunnyopengardenspace. Buyertoevaluateexisting structureforrenovationor potentiallycreatenew.Townwater,septicdesignfora fourbedroomdwelling. $159,000/R2897

DESIGNANDBUILDYOUROWN!

Buildyourdreamhomeonthis beautifulpastorallot.Itissouth facing-perfectforsolar.Aseasonal brookrunsalongtheedgeofthe property.Setonapeacefulcountry roadinthesoughtafterRichmond schooldistrict. Just minutes awayfromTanglewoodandallthe Berkshireattractions. $189,000/ L2856

LENOX

ExcellentLenoxopportunityforone estateparcelorwithover700feet ofroadfrontage,pursuepotential development! $139,000/ L2842

TYRINGHAM

Buildyourdreamhomeon aquiet Tyringhamcul-de-sac.Allhome sitesareatleast5acresensuring maximumprivacyforall.Minutesto LeeandMonterey,buttheserenity willmakeyouthinkyouaremiles awayfromitall! $139,900/L2832

NORTHADAMS

ScenicroadacrossfromMt.Greylock StateReservation.Partiallycleared, previouslyperced.This1.6acre buildinglotcanbepurchased individuallyorofferedwithoneortwo additionaladjoininglots. Eachlot $47,900. L2806/L2807/L2808

BECKET

Beautifulbuildinglotscloseto Jacob’sPillowandallBerkshire attractions.

4.96acresfor$28,000

6.06acresfor$34,000 orbothfor $62,000! /L2812

LANESBORO

Buildyourdreamhomeonthistranquil woodedsetting,intermittentstream andspring,mixedmaturehardwoods locatedatthebaseofMountGreylock StateReservation.Thislandispartially cleared,haspassedperctesting,an approved4bedroomsepticdesignand isfullysurveyed. $54,900/ L2906

RICHMOND

Openmeadowsettingforthissunlled2.49acreparcelclosetothe WStockbridgeborder. $70,000/ L2303

PITTSFIELD

Partiallyclearedlandin primelocationwithrailaccess $249,900/L2940

$497,000

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•Backyardoasiswithin-groundpool

•Move-inreadycontemporaryinWestPittsfield •3bedrooms,3.5bathrooms•Fireplace

•Finishedwalk-outlowerlevel•Greatstorage

•GleneaglesCondominium

•ClassicFederalColonial15minutesLenox

•5bedrooms.3fullbaths•2fireplaces

•Beautifullyappointed•Largebarn/garage

$895,000

•Onebedroom,1bath •Seasonallakeviews •Extrastorage,coin-oplaundry $75,000

•Inbusinesssince1984,Family owned andoperated

•Superiorworkmanship,fullylicensed&insured

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•Interestfreeplusnopaymentsforupto6months

Spaciousranchstylehome,approximately1,500squarefeet.Largediningroom andlivingroomtoentertainfamilyandfriends.Largeyardwithfruitbearing blueberrybushes.Pancakes??Eightrooms,2bedrooms,easilyturnedinto3 bedrooms.Large greatroom,largeentryway,largekitchen.Onecardetached garage.Recentadditionwithafullbasement.Fiveyearoldgas- redhigh ef ciencyhotwaterboiler.Ratedat97percentef ciency.Newunderground electricalservicewith200ampbreakerpanel.Roofis veyearsold,30 year architecturalshingles.Cedarsiding(greenbuildingmaterials).Allnewdouble panewindowsthroughoutthehome.CloseproximitytoBMC.Fiveminutewalkto OnotaLakepublicbeach/BurbankPark.Thishomeis amustsee toappreciate!

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Dalton

Newlylistedbrickcolonial,In soughtarea,fourbedroomsfull bathonsecond oor,kitchen, diningroom,livingroom,and halfbathon rst oor,Oak wood oorsthroughout,New roof,updatedfurnace,Oil heat,newersewer,movein condition$229,900 UNDER AGREEMENT UNDER AGREEMENT

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LynnGraf 860.930.7499 lynngraf@bhhsne.com

MUSTSEEBERKSHIREBEAUTY-READYFORSUMMERFUNW/ IN-GROUNDPOOL,BBQ,GAZEBOETC!BRINGALLOFFERS& YOURVISIONTOTHISCONTEMPORARYRANCHW/MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAINVIEWS,UNIQUEINTERIOR,LARGEYARD,LUSH GARDENS,DECKANDSHEDALLRIGHTOUTSIDEYOURKITCHEN DOOR.SEASONALRETREATORYEARROUNDHOMEWITHSOME SECLUSION.SHORTRIDESTOBERKSHIRE&NYATTRACTIONS ANDHIGHWAYS. Bringyourownideastopermitthebasementw/ drivewaylevellaundryplumbingequipmentpreviouslyusedfora secondbath.Newersepticsystem&leach eldare3yearsold. Interiorwasre-modeledto apartialopenconceptdining,living room,kitchenwithslidingdoors, replaceinlivingroom.Livingarea hasinteriorspiralstaircasetothebasementwhichcangiveyou additionaloptionsforlivingorhobbyspacetoo.

Thelargefoyerhasmarble oorsandthegorgeousstep-downgreat roomhashardwood oors,a oortoceilingbrick replacewithmarble surround.Thelargeeat-inkitchenhashardwood oorsandoverlooks theprivaterearyard.Theformaldiningroomandformallivingroom bothhavehardwood oors.Themasterbedroomislocatedonthe rst oorandhastwowalk-inclosetsandastunningrecentlyremodeled bathroom.Themasterbathroomhasanexceptionaltileshower,a beautifultub,radiantheat,doublesinks,hungcabinets,aheatedtowel rack,tile ooring,arecessedtankandabidet.Fourotherbedrooms arelocatedonthesecond oor.Thelowerlevelispartially nishedand hasabuiltinbar.Largewalk-upattic,alotofstorageandclosetspace throughout.The1.86acreyardhasbeenbeautifullymaintainedand hasanin-groundheatedpool,apoolhouse/shed,twoawningsoverthe lovelypatio,anirrigationsystemandspotlights.Theroofhasheating cablesandcopperseamlessgutters.

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Pittsfield34RevillaTerr.$205,000.00

Location,Location,Location!!!Cape stylehomeinvery desirableSE Pittsfieldneighborhood,withinwalkingdistanceofHerbergMiddle School.3bedrooms, 2baths, 2Fireplaces. Largefencedinyard.This niceCapeneedsTLC,butwouldbeagreatinvestment forayoung family,oremptynesters.MotivatedSeller!

Pittsfield28SouthMountainRd.$425,000.00

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You’veGotQuestions? Lynnhasanswers.

byLynnArseneau

DearReaders, Ithoughtitmightbefuntoshare someofthefunniestquestionssome Realtorshaveeverbeen askedwhen showingahouse.Herewego!

Q Doesthefoodinthepantry staywiththehouse?

A Onlytheexpiredstuff.

Q Couldwelayonthebedtosee howtheroomfeelswhenwewake upinthemorning?

A Thesellerhas hadthe u… probablynotagoodidea.

Q Doesthecarcomewiththe house?

A Sure,foranadditional $50,000.

I’vebeenaRealtorfor34years.Peoplefrequentlyaskfor myadviceandopinions,andbysharingthosequestionsand answerswithyou,Ihopetooffersomehelpfulinformation.

QIknowtheselleris asking$250,000 butdoyouthinktheywouldtake $150,000ifwepromisetotakegood careofit?

Whydon’tyouoffer$250,000and forgetthepromise.

Afterseeingadogintheyard,thebuyer’s asked,“Canthedogbepartofthesale?” So, as fatewouldhaveit,theygotthedog!

DearLynn,

Areyoureadyforthis?Weboughta houseandclosedonittwoweeksago.We tookourtimemovinginandstayedatour apartmentuntillastnight.Wepaidanextra month’srenttobeabletodothis.Lastnight westayedinournewhomeforthe rsttime. Inthemiddleofthenightwehearatrain! ATRAIN!

Afterbeingawakenwecouldn’tgoback tosleep.Seriously,noonetoldustherewas atrainnearby

Isthereanythingwecando?

Signed, DidWeCHOOCHOO-se TheWrongPlace

ADearChooChoo, Well,whatadilemma.Let’s getyouontherighttrack.Unlessyou canprovethatthesellertriedtohide thefactthatthereisatrainthere,like maybeplayingloudmusicduringthe showingsoronlyshowingthehome duringthehoursthatthetraingoesby youreallycan’tdoanything.Youmay considerearplugs,or askingAlexato playnoisecancellingsoundsatnight. Howabouttalkingtoyourneighbors and askingthemhowtheydealwithit. I’veheardthatpeoplegetusedtoplanes, trains,andautomobiles afterawhile. Makealistofwhatyouloveaboutyour newhome,thenjustchugalong.

Tobuyersoutthere:Makesureyoudo yourresearchwhenbuyingahome.Ask questions,havealist.Youcanevengo totheneighborhoodanytimeofdayor night,andsitinyourcartogetafeelof whatyoucanseeandhearthere.Check withyouragenttoseeiftheyknow ofanythingthatmayswayyoufrom consideringputtinginanoffer.Besure tocommunicatewellwithyouragent, theyaretheretohelpyou.

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