Book of Homes October 2021 by Berkshire Eagle Media

EXPERIENCEMATTERS

ITTSFIELD

BeautifulOnotaLakeContemporaryfeaturingover100feetofwaterfrontinexclusiveprivatecove•3bedroom,2.5bathrooms

Newlybuiltin1998,featuringupperandlowercompositedeckingspanningentireeasternlengthofhomeforfabuloussunriseandwaterviews

Mainlevelfeaturesadramaticentry,hardwoodfloorsthroughout,greatroomwithvaultedcustomwoodceiling,recessedlights,woodburningstonefireplace

PITTSFIEL D

StunningWestPittsfieldContemporarynestledinEstates Expansiveandlight-filledinteriorwithover5,000squarefeetoflivingspace 4bedrooms,5.5baths,includingafirstfloorguestsuitewithprivatedeck

$ 995 ,000

AgentHighlight:

HINSDALE

AdorablecottagewithPlunkettLakeaccessandlakeviews! 2bedrooms,1fullbath•Openlivingroomwithsliderstothelargefrontdeck Hugeshed•Fencedinbackyard•Couldmakeagreatrentalforincome $3 10 ,00 0

Iam dedicated tosupporting theindividualneedsofmyclients,and understandthateachhasdistinctive goals.Youwillreceive conciergestyleservice withthesenseof urgencythatcomeswithdecadesof direct-clientserviceexperience.

Ihavespent20yearsworkinginthelocalfinancialindustry,throughwhichIhavedevelopedan in-depthknowledgeofBerkshireCountyanditsindividualcommunities.Withvastexperiencein communitybanking,includingmortgagelendingandcustomerservicethroughoutmybanking career,Ibringauniqueperspectiveontherealestatemarket,theprocessofbuyingandselling,as wellasassistingclientswithnavigatingthe“ins”and“outs”offinancing.

SpaciouscolonialsetatopoftheculdesacinoneofPittsfield’smostsoughtafter southeastlocations.Thisexpansivehomelendsitselftoentertaining,boastingan openlayoutwithgreatconnectionforalltoenjoy.Featuringbothformaldining andlivingrooms,largekitchenwithbreakfastbarseating,sliderstothedeck, andfamilyroomwithcozywoodburningfireplace.Upstairs,fourgenerously sizedbedrooms,includingprimarywithlargewalkinclosetandattachedbath withjettedtubanddualvanity.Anoversizedsecondarybathroomwithdual vanitiesmakemorningrushhourabreeze.Imaginegamenightsaroundthegas fireplaceinthefinishedwalkoutbasement.Withyourpersonalupdatesyoucan haveexactlywhatyou’vebeenlookingforANDequitypotential!

One-of-a-kindcustom contemporaryinWoodmonteEstates!Wheretobegin toadequatelydescribethedetailthat wentintothisone-ownerhome? Sellersselectedthissite at thetopofthehillfor maximumprivacyandviews! Propertyconveyswithanabuttingbuildinglotpurchasedfor extraprivacy. Materialsandcustom feat uresthroughout!One levellivingbeginswithtiled entrythat openstospaciouslivingroom withwetbar.Wallsofwindows bringtheoutsidein ateveryangle.Open livingspaces,hardwood oors, replace, centrala/c.Primarysuitewithdeck.Sunroom openstoalargepatiowithvistasto thepool,hottubandabuttingstateforest land.Lowerlevelwtwobedrooms,bath, o ce.Wine cellar,workshop,3cargarage.Gatedentryandcommunitytennis at Woodmonte.R3045/$1,050,000

RRINGTON

Elegant,early1900s VictoriannestledintheheartofLenox,just a shortwalkfromshopsandrestaurants. Originalworkmanshipthroughoutareasofthehouseandinthewelcomingfoyer, whichcouldhavegreeted thelikesofEdithWhartonandherNew Yorksetofwriters,artists,architectsandluminaries.Maturelandscapingwithcobblewalkwaytothefrontentrance.Updatesweretastefullyplannedandexecutedtokeepup withthetimes.Originalpocketdoorsdividingtheformallivinganddiningroomsform a cozyspacecomplete with a replace.Gallerypantryleadstothekitchen,whichisexquisitelyadornedwithcherrycabinetryand granitecountertops.Parlorroomwith a cushionedwindowbenchtoenjoynature.Spacioussecond oorwith fourgenerouslysizedbedroomsandfull,renovatedbath. Walk-up,openatticspaceforadditionalrooms. A mustsee! $625,000/R3049

Theinvitingfrontwalkwayleadstotheenclosedfrontsunporch.Ownedby thesamefamilyforover60yearsitisnowtimetopassthestewardshipofthis 1800smasterpiecetothenextowners.Thishomehasbeentastefullyremodeledpreservingthecharmofyesteryearbutupdatedfortoday’s living.Both bathroomsrebuiltby a mastercarpenter Galleykitchenwithgranitecounters andstainlesssteelappliancesandampleworkspace.Gleaminghardwood oors.Easyonelevellivingifdesiredwith rst oorlaundry Originalperiod detailscanbeseenthroughout.Openlevelyardwithmaturelandscapingand oversizedgardenshed.Closetotown,restaurantsandallconveniences! A homenottobemissedandmove-inready! $337,99/R3032

Welcome hometothislovelycontemporarycapelessthan 2 milesfromGreatBarringtonwithcentral A/Candtwoground oorbedrooms,onewithen-suitebathroom.Enjoytheoutdoorsonthescreened porchoverlookingthebackyardonnearly2.5acres.Ground oorfeaturesvaultedceilingsintheliving room,diningroom,andfamilyroom.Thesecondlevelhas a largebedroomwithen-suitebathroom.Spaciousloftoverlookingtheground oorcouldbegreathomeo ce!CornwallDriveis a beautifulprivate roadwith a sharedpoolandtenniscourt.TheHOAcoversthepool,tenniscourt,andsnowremoval. $645,900/R3052

Don’t missthislovely capewithlotsofpotential,featuring a rst oorbedroomandfullbath,handmadewoodwork,anoversized garageout ttedtoaccommodatea workshop.Thisdoublelotis incloseproximitytoOnotaLake,socomeseeittoday! $185,000/ R3053

Charmingonebedroomlofthouseincountry setting.FixerUpper Ownermotivatedtosell.20minutesfromPitts eldand35minutes fromNorthampton. $159,900/R3048

SILVERMAPLE – DALT ON

Thiscommunityo DaltonDivisionRdisagem!!Ithasaclubhousewithmailroom, tness center,partyareaw/kitchen,outdoorpool&twotenniscourtsthathavehadpickleballlines paintedonthesurfaceforthosea cianados.Thisunitisashortwalktotheamenities.Itboasts 5bedrooms(3onthe rst oorw/2fullbaths).Theprimarybedroomhasaslidertothedeck. Thereare2morebedroomsinthelowerlevelwithanotherfullbath.Largeplayroom/media centerwithslider.Largescreenedporch&decko livingroom.Gas replacewithgasheat &cooking. $522,000/C3046

BERKSHIRECOUNTRYMEADOWS-PITTSFIELD

“ToBeBuilt”LastavailablelotonCherryHillDriveinBerkshireCountryMeadows!!Select nishestoyourownpersonaltaste.Contemporaryone-levelopenlivingplanwithgreatrm featuringhardwood rsandgas replace.Spaciousprimarybedroomsuite;twoadd’lbedroomsandafullbath.Largescreenedporch,attachedtwo-cargarage.Naturalgas,centrala/c. Closetotheassociation’spool,tennisandclubhouse!MinutestoboatingonPontoosucLake, skiingatJiminyorBousquetandallareaculturalattractions!Don’twaitandyou’llbeableto beinyournewhomein2022!! $659,90 0/C3050.

OCTMT. – LEE

NEWPRICE!

–Privatedeckwithnobuildingsinsight.Justanexpanseofgreenery-lawn,shrubsandtrees withsoothingsoundsofabrook.Warmandinvitingwithopen oorlivingandahalfbathroom w/laundrymakeupthe rst oor.Second oorhastwospaciousbedroomswithafullbathroom.Thiscondoiscomfortable,cozyandeasily maintained.Beautifullylandscaped,witha swimmingpoolandtenniscourtsandisconvenientlylocatedbetweenLenoxandLee.Perfect foryearroundorpart-timeliving!!$215,000/C3051

NORTHADAMS

Don’tmissthisgreatonelevelcondominutesfromdowntown!Enjoythevaultedceilingsandskylights,hardwood oors,twobedroomsandtwofullbaths, replace,andcentralair!Minutesfromgreatdining,MassMoCA,andmore! $218, 000/C3030

Broker/Owners:

PamRoberts,CBR,CIPS,CRB,CRS,ePro,GRI,SRES441-9681

Doyouwanttoseeyourpropertyfeaturedhere?Giveus a call todayfor a complimentary overview ofthemarket, a step-by-step planforhavingyourhomemarket-ready!

Ti anyRoberts,ABR,CBR,e-PRO822-5369

BrokerAssociates:

BarbaraK.Greenfeld,ABR,C-CREC,CRS,Green,RSPS,SRES441-5986

AnneMeczywor,CBR,CRS,MRP,RSPS,SRES446-2179

RealtorAssociates:

BonnieParsons, GREEN®617-719-4387

MarieBourassa,PSA,SES,SRES212-6174 JaneKavanau 281-6903 MarkParsons 822-4169

NicholasSereda,SRES,441-0694 MollyThomas 441-3899

BrianWright 822-3830

Buildyourdreamhomeonacul-de-sacinLenox! Pavedroadwithundergroundutilities,townwater/ sewer,naturalgas.Twolots – 1.8acres$199,000 and .62acres$199,000/L2970/L2971

RICHM ON D ESTATEPARCEL PAC K AG E

95acresofpanoramicviewsboastthisspectacular,one-of-a-kind,undevelopedpropertylocatedintheheartoftheBerkshiresofWestern Massachusetts.Convenientlylocatedo I-90,amainarterybetween BostonandNewYork,thispropertyhasunlimitedpotentialforthose seekingavibrantculturalareanestledinallthingsnatural.Froma tranquilbrooktoamplelocationsforprivacyandviewsfromeach potentialbuildingpoint,theapexofthispropertyo ersbreathtaking vistasthatgoonformilesandmiles.Openareasoflandanddense woodedspotsgivethispropertyadiverserangeofoptionsfordevelopers.LocatedwithinminutesofTanglewoodand,forthoseitching fortheoutdoors,GoosePondandtheAppalachianTrailarenearby. $985,0 00/L3003

Richmond/Stockbridge-OverseeconstructionofyournewhomefromnearbyWhite Pinescondo.One-of-a-kindpackageoption (land availableseparatelyfor$585,000) Buildingtakestimeandifyouwanttohaveyourhomenow-afully-furnishedCarriagehousecondo (2b,2.5ba)withon-siteamenities(indoorpool,waterfrontbeachatStockbridgeBowl,har-trutennis). FiveminutestoTanglewoodandtheestatebuildingparcelthatispermittedandreadytogo!Thisisan 8+acresite-readyo ering.Views,perctested,drivewayinplace,scenicmountainpermit.Condowill cangeneraterentalincomeorhouseguests. O eredat$1,050,000 withtheWhitePinecondo.L2733

Buildyourdreamhomeonthis7.9acresite!Aquietculde-sacwhereallhomesitesareatleast veacresensures maximumprivacy.MinutestoMonterey,Lee,turnpike andoutletshopping,butthepeacefulsettingwillhave youthinkingyourmilesawayfromitall. $129,000/L2832

BuildablelotinpastoralsettinginPitts eldat BlythewoodEstates.Electric,cableandwater utilitiesareunderground. $130,000

A MUST SEE! JUST LISTED! This Charmingcondoislocated inthebeautifulBerkshireCountry Meadows.NorthonRt.7, rightonto WaldenLane, 9 AspenWay. Inpristine,move-in condition,lovinglycaredforbyoriginalowners. This beautifulresidenceoffers 3 BRs(master with en-suitebath),2.5Baths,Den (or additionalBRorFormalDiningRoom),LRw/gas fireplace, granite-countertopKitchen,backDeck, accessedbysliderfromLR Basementlevel can befinishedtocreate a large familyroom and/oroffice. Minutes toPontoosucLake,JiminyPeak,Tanglewood,theatersand all areaattractions.Alarm systemset-up, centralair,3-zone heatandcooling,.$559,500.00

OriginalOwner,wellmaintainedcapewith3 bedroomsand1bathingreatlocation.Big backyard,newerwindows,newsewerline, largeunfinishedbasement,hardwoodfloors andpaveddriveway$185,000.00

172Brighton Ave.Pittsfield

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DaltonPineCrestEstates 8room,4bedroom,2.5bath homewithfirstfloormasterbedroomsuite,openfloorplan,cathedralceilinggreatroomwith fireplace,formaldiningroom, kitchenwithbreakfastnook,first floorlaundry,twocargarage.

Adams Large4-familylocatedonmain road,updatedapartments,newer roof,re plac ementwin dow s, vinylsided,plentyofparking, largebackyard,fullyrented, $19 9,900 CallCharlesat413-358-5524

LOTSFORSALE

Dalton PineCrestEstates,large lot,3.2acres$94,900 withdistantviews. Threesmallerlots, $65,000alsoavailable. .80Acrelot,$34,900 CallCharlesat 413-358-5524

KITCHENSDONERIGHT

Dalton L Ranchwithamasterbedroomsuite withmasterbath,twootherbedrooms andmainbath.Fireplace,woodfloors throughout,refinishedkitchenwithtile floorandgranitecounters,hasmetal roofand1cargarage. CallCharlesat413-358-5524

TwoLargeduplexeswith 3bedroomsandabatheachunit, Leadc omp liant.Laund ry in eachunitandareavailable for$185,000eachor $370,000forboth. CallCharlesat413-358-5524

CUSTOMBUILTTINYHOMESON WHEELS

Custombuilt,tinyhomesonwheels,by Massachusettslicensedprofessionals.

CERTIFICATION

OurTinyHomesare3rdpartycerti ed, parkmodelrecreationalvehicles.

BETTERYET,SEEUSINPERSON!

Weloveourcustomersandare passionateabouttalking“tiny”! Feelfreetoscheduleavisittoour worksite.Showingsby appointmentonly.

What’sitworth?

byLynnArseneau

You’llwanttofindoutwhatyourhouseis worthinthepresentmarket.Youcouldhire anappraiser,butbepreparedtopayabout $375-$500.Contacting aRealtor®fora MarketEvaluationmaybefreetoyou.The Realtor®will gatherinformationaboutthe realestatemarketinyourareawhichincludes butisnotlimitedto,marketactivity,mortgageratesandproducts,comparablesales,adjustmentsandwhatyourcompetitionisatthe time.Consideredintheadjustmentswould bethingslikelocation,conditionsquarefootage,numberofrooms,bedroomsandbaths. Fireplace,finishedbasement, garage,lotsize, upgradesanduniquefeaturesarealsosome oftheitemsthataffectthevalue.Thisisn’t anexactscience,manytimesyouragentwill comeupwithaprice“range.”Onceyouhave arangeyouandyouragentcandiscusswhere inthatrangeyourhomemayfitbest.

DoIhaveenoughequity?

Themortgagewillhavetobepaidoffatyour closing.Makesurethere’senoughmoneyto paythebalanceandthecostsofsellingyour home.Attorneyfee,realestatefee,closing costs,movingcostsallmustbefiguredin. Ifyou’rebuyinganewhomeyou’llwant

I’vebeenaRealtorfor36years.Peoplefrequentlyaskformyadvice andopinions,andbysharingthosequestionsandanswerswithyou,I hopetoo ersome helpfulinformation.

enoughmoneyforadownpaymentandclosingcosts.

Whatarethesecosts?

Sellingyourhomecouldcostyouapproximately10percentofthesalesprice.Aportionoftheseadditionalcostscouldinclude sellerconcessionswhicharepaidtothe buyerforanumberofreasonsincludingpayingthebuyersclosingcosts,compensating forinspectionsetc.Considerthatyoumay havetomakesomeminorormajorrepairs inordertomakethesalework.

Repairs?DoIhave tomakerepairs?

Sellersarerequiredtodiscloseanyissuesthat areknowntothem.Periodicwaterinthe basement,leakintheroof,brokengarbage disposal,leakinapipearejustafewthings youshoulddisclose.Thisisatimewhenhonestyiscertainlythebestpolicy!Youaren’t requiredtomakerepairsbutyouwillneed topriceyourhomeaccordingly.Youmight wanttoconsiderfixingorreplacingthatgarbagedisposalandhavingtherooffixed,it couldcostyoulessinthelongrun.

Howlongwillittake formyhousetosell?

WhenyourRealtor®preparesyourMar-

ketEvaluationhewillhaveDaysonMarket dataforeachhomethathassold.DOMis determinedfromthedatethehomeislisteduptotheclosingdate.DOMwillvary accordingtotheseasonandmarketconditions.Demandforyourareaandtypeof homewillaffectmarkettime.