Book of Homes November 2020 by Berkshire Eagle Media

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Thanksgiving Angels at So uth Congregatio nal Chur ch in Pittsfield

Invery Desirablesectionof SEPittsfield,convenientto allattractions.ExpansiveCape!11roomswith6bedrooms,31/2baths,StoneFireplaceinFamilyroom, LargeRec-roominBasementwithFireplace. Plentyof storage,over-sized2 cargarage.Morespaceand roomsthanyoucanimagine!Screened in deck.Two 200AmpElectricalPanels.NotinaFloodZone.ElevationCertificateAvailable. PRIVATE DRIVEWAY.NO ENTRANCEWITHOUT ANAPPOINTMENT. Virtual TouronRealtor.com.,orourMLS.

415 GEORGESCHNOPP RO AD,HINSDALE,MA

3bed |3 bath|2,200sq. .|$399,000

ThisgorgeousLindalCedarHomeissetonahill overlookingAshmere Lake.Withitsdeededlakerights,beachaccessandproximity to many popularskiareas,thisis afantas cyearroundhomeoramoney making shorttermrentalproperty.Wakeupinthemasterlo suiteto thenear panoramicviewofthelakeacrossthestreetorlive inoneoftheeasily accessiblemain oorbedrooms.Thebasementiswellappointedwith plentyofaddi onalsleepingareaforguests.Enjoytheupcomingfall foliagefromthehottubonthefrontdeckorfromthecomfortofthe cozy screenedinporch.

Spaciousranchstyle home,approximately 1,500squarefeet.Largediningroomand livingroom toentertainfamilyandfriends. Largeyardwith fruitbearingblueberry bushes.Pancakes??Eightrooms,2 bedrooms,easilyturnedinto3bedrooms. Largegreat room,largeentryway,large kitchen.Onecardetachedgarage.Recent additionwith afullbasement.Five year oldgas-firedhighe iciency hotwater boiler.Rated at 97percente iciency.Newundergroundelectrical servicewith200ampbreakerpanel.Roof isfiveyearsold,30 yeararchitectural shingles.Cedarsiding (greenbuildingmaterials).Allnewdoublepanewindowsthroughoutthehome.CloseproximitytoBMC. FiveminutewalktoOnota Lakepublicbeach/BurbankPark.Thishomeis amust seetoappreciate! NEWLOWPRICE!!$194,900 17TORONITASTREET

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Fullliquorlicense,allequipment.New Blodgettpizzaoven,newa/cunit. Includesalltables& chairs,pictures, pots,pans,dishes,forks,youname it.Ownersretiring!Ownerfinancing available, CallPaulfordetails. Ask ing$59,900

0NORTH RO AD,WINDSOR,MA

Onelotsold-2remaining-closetoeverythingthe BerkshiresandthePioneerValleyhavetoo eryou. Eachremaininglothascurrent perctestandpricedat 50keach.

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Andrew Schnopp 446-3163

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Stockbridge

NewEnglandfarmhouseon6plus acres,withLivingroom,kitchen, diningroom,familyroom,andfull bathonfirstfloor.Secondfloor hastwobedroomandafullbath. Originalpinefloorsthroughout house.Largefrontporch,onecar detachedgarage,closetodown townStockbridgeandLenox, $349,900

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

Dalton

Brickcolonial,In soughtarea,fourbedroomsfull bathonsecondfloor,kitchen, diningroom,livingroom,and halfbathonfirstfloor,Oak woodfloorsthroughout,New roof,updatedfurnace,Oil heat,newersewer,movein condition$229,900

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

Pittsﬁeld

Lovely3bedroom11/2bathcolonial withonecargarage,updatedeat-in kitchen,updatedgasboiler,newer electricservice,vinylwindows,large diningroomandlivingroomwith originalmoldingandwoodﬂoors, quite,peacefullocation,$139,900

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

Dalton 29yearRaisedRanchsetoﬀroad, onecargarage,fullyﬁnishedlower level,twobedroomsandbath withdenarea,Upperlevelmain bedroom,fullbathwithopenarea whichincludeskitchen,dining,and livingroom,2acres,squarefoot doesnotincludelowerlevel, $229,900

CallCharlesat413-358-5524

LOTSFORSALE

Dalton PineCrestEstates,largelot,3.2 acres$94,900withdistantviews. Threesmallerlots,$74,900,also available.

8Acrelot,$34,900 CallCharlesat413-358-5524

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COMPOUNDONACREAG E!

STOCKBRIDGE

Warmandwelcominghistoric3800+sq.ft.Colonialinthecenteroftown.Thisgrandyetcozyhome o ers plentyofspaceforgraciousentertainingwithaformallivingrm,diningrm,parlor&largeeat-in countrykitchen.5generousbdrmsand5.5bathstoaccommodatefamilyandfriends.Finished3rd oor withagame/mediaroom, plentyofstorage,andabonusroom.Enjoytheextensivelawnandoutdoor spacefromthelargescreenedporch-raretoavillagehome.Aprivatetranquilsitewithaneasystroll intotownandabuttingprotectedpropertieswithmaintainednaturetrails.Fueledbynaturalgaswith manyrecentimprovementsincludingnewroofandexteriorpaint.Amust-seeproperty! $649,000/R2749

LEE

Firsttimeo ered,one-ownerhomehasbeenmeticulouslymaintained.ExpandedCapeo ersthebestof bothworlds-shortdrivetotownbutyoufeellikeyou’refarawayonyour3.2acreparcel.Sitedwello theroadformaximumprivacy.Mainlevelhastwobedroomsandafullbath,livingroomwitha replace andawell-appointedkitchenwithacozybreakfastnook.Dining featurescathedralceilingswithgreat naturallight.Second oorincludestwoadditionalbedroomsandafullbath.Partially nishedlower level.Breezewayconnectstoaspacioustwocargarage.Enjoysittingontheinvitingfrontporchand seasonalmountainviewso theback. $439,000/R2993

JaneKavanau281-6903

NicholasSereda441-0694

MarkParsons822-4169

MaryTyerKelly243-0492

BrianWright822-3830

MollyThomas441-3899

MONTEREY

Amazingopportunitynot tobemissed.Thisthreehome compoundon fteenacressetsfarbackfromtheroada ording viewsandprivacy!ThisMontereylocationisminutesfrom GreatBarringtonandLakeBuel!JustdowntheroadisSki ButternutandBeartownStateForestformilesofrecreational options.Thepropertyfeaturesthreehouses,alargetwolevelbarn,andscenicviewsofLakeBuelandthemountains beyond.Twoofthehouseshavestrongrentalhistories. $999,000/R 2984

STOCKBRIDGE

Sitedattheendofaquietcul-de-sacthismove-inreadycontemporarycapeisamust-see!Open plan with replacedliving,diningthatopenstolargereardeck,andanupdatedkitchen.First oorbedroom andfullbathandlaundry.Second oor featurestwoadditionalbedrooms,fullbathandopenloftarea. Thisveryprivatesanctuaryof3.5acresincludesanattachedgarage,largestorageshedandawelcoming circulardrivesurroundedbyperennialgardens.Compareforvalueandconvenience!Lessthanten minutestoTanglewoodandStockbridgeBowl! $518,000/R2899

LEE-QUINTESSENTIALBERKSHIRELIVING!

Idyllicpastures,beautifulviews,footbridgeoverababblingbrook!Lowmaintenanceone-level-living. Invitingwide slateentry;openkitchenwgranitecounters,newcabinets,dining/livingwithwidewood rs,e cientgas replace.3brs,2fullbaths,oneworiginalexposedbrick,onewItaliantileandglassblockshower;masterbdrmwviewsandwalkincloset.Floodedwithsunlight,allwindowshavebeen replacedand2 slidersleadtoanexpansivereartiereddeckwithbuilt-in owerboxes&bench,ideal forentertaining!Abundantlandscaping,pastureviews,cowsgrazingintheneighboringmeadowand gorgeoussunsets!2cargarage,minutestotown/MAPike access.Aperfectpackageofcountry living withtoday’sconveniences! $449,900/R2967

GOOSEPOND AT LEISURELEE!

Delightful easylivingcontemporary withopenliving/ dinin g/kitchen. Threebedrooms, twofullbaths.Sited nicelybackfromthe roadwithalarge circulardrive-thisistheperfectstay-cationhome! Largescreenedporch,opendeck-andaccesstoall thelakecommunityhastoo er!Theannualfeeof $1800includesthehomeowner’sassociation’sprivate communitybeachandboatlaunchareaonGoose Pond(leaveyourkayaks/canoes/beachchairs)!Also enjoytennisand/orpickleball.Roadmaintenanceand garbageincludedalongwithseasonalsecurity.Minutes totown,MApike,shopping. $298,300/R 2985

Tranquilitysurroundsthisuniqueproperty.This3bedroom2.5bathcontemporary homewillcatchtheeyeofabuyerwithavisiontosuittheirneeds,Mastersuitewith bathandsittingarea.Vaultedceilings,spaciousfamilyroomwith replaceonlower levelwith replace. $339,900/R2959

Lovely4BR,2and1/2BAColonial.Newkitchen withmaplecabinets,quartzcountertops,stainless steelappliances,renovatedmasterbath,andhalfbath. Fireplaceborderstworoomsforaddedambiance.New roof2014.Newboiler.Enjoydinnersonbackdeckover lookinglandscapedleveledyard.MinutestoLenox. $409, 500/R 2987

Comeescape toLeisure Lee!Quaint contemporary setonover3 acresofland inaprivate communit y. Thisfour bedroom2bathhomefeatureshighe ciencyheating units,open oorplanwithrenovatedkitchen,stainless steelappliances,threeseasonroomwithheat. A/Cthroughout.Privatebeachandtennisaswell. $324,900/R 2988

PITTSFIELD

Let’scallthisspaciousfamilycolonialinsoutheastPitts eldyournewhome.Four bdrms/2fullbathson2nd r,masterw/showerandsecondfullbathhasatub/ shower.Fullyequippedcookingkitchenisgreatforentertaining.Lovelydining roomforholidaysandspecialoccasions.Largelivingroomwithbuilt-insanda workingwoodburning replace.Cozydenwithbuiltinsandlaundryroom.Finished basement.Plentyofstoragespace.Locatednearschoolsandpublictransportation. Double garage. $349,900/R2951

Areyoutiredofrenting?Youcanownthischarming singlefamilyhomewith3bedroomsandanupstairs bonusroomisagreatstarterhome. $139,900/R 2983

Owneroccupiedtwofamilyduplexindowntown Pitts eld.Replacementwindowsandnewerboiler. Wellmaintained.Oilheat.Greatrentalhistory.Twocar garage.Fencedyard.Wouldmakeagreatinvestment propert y. $145,000/R 2990

LENOX

PITTSFIELD

LEE LEE

MixedusepotentialwiththisprimeLenoxlocation!Privateoff-streetparking lotaccompaniesthis2700+squarefootretailbuildingwithexpansionpotential! Constructedin2000-naturalgas/centrala/cdesignedtoaccommodateasecond storyifneeded.Turnkeyretailspace or customize.Thereisa bathwithshower,ahalf bathandakitchenetteinplace!Highvisibilitylocation..$695,000/B2902

Contemporaryranchwithneighborhoodsettingonspaciousoversizedlot!Gleaminghardwood floorsthroughout.OpenkitchenwithislandandnewBoschdishwasher Threebedrooms,centrala/cwithtwomini-splitunits.Privatereardeck.Gardentoyourheartscontentwiththelarge yard.Paveddrive,publicwater/sewer $279,900/R2994

CONDOOPPO RTUNTIE S!

Bethefirsttooccupythisspaciouscondocurrentlyunderconstruction.Opengreatroomwithhardwoodflrs, onelevelliving(mastersuiteplustwoadd’lbdrms/bath).Largescreenedporch;attachedtwo-cargarage. Bonuspotentiallivingspaceinlowerlevel.Naturalgas,centrala/c.Condoassociationfeaturespool,tennis andclubhouse.Thiscornerlotoffersyear-roundviews.MinutestoboatingonPontoosuc Lake,skiingand allareaculturalattractions! $519,000/C2929

RollingHills -WelcometoRollingHills,Lenoxvaluepricedhousingoption!Thisendunitisconveniently locatedclosetocommunitypoolandclubhouse. Twobedrooms/twofullbaths,living/diningopenstoprivatereardeckwithupdatedslider Thelowerlevelhas a spaciousfamilyroom,laundryandstorageroom. Centrala/c,naturalgasheat.Alsoon-sitearewalkingtrails,tennis,kayak/canoestorage,communitygarden. Theclubhousehasfitnessarea,gatheringspace,saunas. $219,000/C2991

NEWPRICE!

Tranquilityandcharminthissinglefamilyhome(condominium)that’s readyforimmediateoccupancy Easylivingwith 2 bdrmsupand 2 bdrmsdown – allwithprivatebaths.Fullyequippedkitchenandgas fireplaceinlivingrm.Screenedporchandopendeckcompletewithgasgrill.Lowerlevelwithlarge familyrm/officespace/2bdrms/2ba.A/Candcentralvacuum system. $499,900/C2934

FirstFlropenplan,kitchengreatrmwithpristinewoodflrs,fplc,skylights.Lgdeck.Fullbathandden/ bedroom.Upperlevel-twoadd’lbdrms(master)andfullbath.Finishedwalk-outlowerlevelbonusspace withlotsofbuilt-ins.Frontporch. $255,000/C2797

RICH MO ND

Buildyourdreamhomeonthisbeautifulpastorallot. Itissouthfacing-perfectforsolar.Aseasonalbrook runsalongtheedgeoftheproperty.Setonapeaceful countryroadinthesoughtafterRichmondschool district.JustminutesawayfromTanglewoodandall theBerkshireattractions. $189,000/L2856

LENOX

Buildyourdreamhomeonacul-de-sacinLenox! Pavedroadwithundergroundutilities,townwater/ sewer,naturalgas.Twolots – 1.8acres$209,000 and .62acres$209,000/L2970/L2971

STOCKBRI DGE

RICHMOND

Openmeadowsettingforthissun-filled2.49 acreparcel closetothe W Stockbridge border $79,900/L2303

PITTSFIELD

INDUSTRIALOPTION

Partiallyclearedlandinprimelocationwith railaccess $249,90 0/L2940

RiverfrontpropertyonEastMainStreet!Considerthepossibilities-Almostanacre ofwaterfrontlandontheHousatonicRiver!Walktotown,theater,restaurants;kayak fromyourownyard;sunnyopengardenspace.Buyertoevaluateexistingstructure forrenovationorpotentiallycreatenew.Townwater,septicdesignforafourbedroom dwelling. $159,000/R2897

TYRINGHAM

BuildyourdreamhomeonaquietTyringhamcul-de-sac. Allhomesitesareatleast5acresensuringmaximum privacyforall.MinutestoLeeandMonterey,butthe serenitywillmakeyouthinkyouaremilesawayfromit all! $129,90 0/L2832

BECKET

BeautifulbuildinglotsclosetoJacob’s PillowandallBerkshireattractions.

4.96acresfor$26,500

6.06acresfor$32,500 orbothfor $59,000! /L2812

UNIQU EE STATEPARCEL

Richmond/Stockbridge-OverseeconstructionofyournewhomefromnearbyWhitePines condo.One-of-a-kindpackageoption (land availableseparatelyfor$585,000).Building takestimeandifyouwanttohaveyourhomenow-afully-furnishedCarriagehousecondo (2b,2.5ba)withon-siteamenities(indoorpool,waterfrontbeachatStockbridgeBowl,hartrutennis).FiveminutestoTanglewoodandtheestatebuildingparcelthatispermittedand readytogo!Thisisan8+acresite-readyoffering.Views,perctested,drivewayinplace, scenicmountainpermit.Condowillcangeneraterentalincomeorhouseguests. Offeredat $1,050,000 withtheWhitePinecondo.L2733

You’veGot Questions?

LynnArseneau

Dear Ly nn, Iamlookingforahomeformyfamily.Weknowweneedadeposit when weplaceourofferandthenaseconddeposit later.Whathappensifwechangeourminds anddon’twanttobuythehomeorifthebank refusestogiveusamortgage?Wouldwelose ourdeposit?Thisisreal ly makingusafraidto goforwardwithahousethatwelike.

Jack sonP.

DearJack son, Yourquestionisagoodoneanda commononeaswel l. Noonewants tolosemoney!Thereareseveralwaysyour depositisprotected.Thefirstiswithinthe inspectioncontingencyperiod.Duringthe inspectionperiod(wh ichistypical ly 10-15 days)shouldyoudecideduetothehome inspectionresultstowithdrawyouroffer, youmaydo so andreceiveyourdeposit back.Thesecondwayyourdepositisprotectediswithinthefinancingcontingency period.Shouldyoubedeniedyourmortgagebeforetheendofthefinancingcontingencyperiodyouwouldalsobeableto withdrawandyourdepositwillbereturned toyou.The se datesareveryimportantto keeptrackof.Ifyouwithdrawoutsideof thecontingencydatesyoumaybeforfeiting yourdeposit.Thebestnewsisthatyour buyeragentwillkeepacloseeyeonyour timeli nesfor you!

“Ifyoudon’tlikewhere youare,m ove.You’re notatree.”

Dear Ly nn, Wehavelivedinourhomefor22 yearsWeareconsidering someupgradesandwanttoknow whatimprovements willhelpwiththefuturesaleofthehome.We plantosellitin3to5years.Wewouldliketo getallthemoneyweusefortheimprovements back whenwesel l. Whatareyourthoughts? StanandJessieB.

DearStanandJessie, Nodoubtremodelingimprovesyour homeslivabilityandenhancescurb appealthatinturnmakesthehomemore saleabletobuyers.Theimprovementsthatare mostbeneficialtoyouwithsellinginmindare updatedkitchensandbaths,masterbedroom suites,homeoffices(arelatively newtrend),hard woodfloors,fireplaces.Theexteriorshouldbe wellmaintainedaswell. Firstimpressionsare important.Thereplacementsthatofferthegreatestpaybackaretheonesthataremostobviousto buyers whentheyfirstviewahouseinpersonor online,suchasnewdoororgaragedoor.Please remember,youwon’tnecessarily recoupallof

thecost.Forinstance,ifyoureplaceabadroof orhavetoreplaceanoldfurnace,thosecosts willadd“some”valuebutmostly“salability.” Everyoneneedsaroofandheat.A$30,000state oftheartkitchendoesn’tadd$30,000totheaskingpricebutthenewkitchenwilladdvaluefor sure.CostvsValue.comisahelpfulsitetovisit.

Dear Ly nn, Wereadyourcolumneverymonth andlovethewayyoumakethings easytounderstandandweloveyourhumor! Thank s!

Weweretoldthatifapersondiesinahouse thatisfor sa lethesellerhastotellthebuyer. Isthattrue?

FansinFlorida

HiFans, Thankssomuchforreadingmy column!

Ifapersondiespeaceful ly athomeitdoesn’t havetobedisclosed,howeverin Ca lifornia, SouthDakotaandAlaskait’sdifferent.In Ca lifornia,forexample,ifadeathoccurred withinthe pa st3yearsitmustbedisclosed. Ifthedeathwasaviolentone,suchasamurder/suicide,itisconsideredaneventthatcould stigmatizetheproperty.Sellersinmanystates arerequiredtodisclosethatinformation. Ifabuyerasksifasomeonehaspassedina home,itislegal ly requiredthatyoutellthem thetruth.