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LANE SB ORO -Wonderfulpropertyforyourprimaryorvacationhome!Thispropertyis waitingforyou!!Threebedroom,2.5bathcontemporaryon14privateacres.Wonderfulin groundlappoolthat’s50ftlongforexercisingorjustforfun.Askier’sdelightlocatednearthe JiminyPeakResortandmanyotheroutdooractivities.NottoofarfromWilliamstownheading NorthandnottoofarfromPitts eldwithallitsculturalactivities,headingSouth.Berkshire MedicalCenterinPitts eldisabouta15-20minutedrive. NEWPRICE$895,000/R3099
L EE – Whatawonderfulopportunity!Thiscirca1935cape hasafullin-lawattachedapartment.3bdrms/2.5baths, hardwood ooring,gas replace.In-law/homeo cesuite includes1-2bedrooms,fullkitchenandbathandspacious livingroom.Privateentranceforgreatseparationofspace. Attachedgarage,naturalgasheat.Walkingdistanceto GreenockGolfCourseanddowntownLee! $589,000/R3127
L EE
Trulyaone-of-a-kindopportunity!Locatedwithinablockoftownyetperched onahillwithprivacyon2+acres.Acirculardriveleadstoawelcoming largewraparoundporchthatisperfectforsummerentertaining.Insidemany perioddetailsremainfromthe1880build-datebutmodernconveniences makeforeasyliving.Thedoubledoorswelcomeyouintoaspaciousentry withacurvedwallofwindowswithseating.Hardwood oorsinmostofthe house,frontandbackstaircases,four replaces,fourplusbedroomsandfour fullbaths.Roomtomingleorplentyofprivacywiththree nished oorsof livingspace.Naturalgasheat.Alsoonthepropertyisaconvertedcarriage barnthathasbeenconvertedtoguestquarters,butcouldserveasahome o ceorpotentialrentalspace.Rusticbydesign,the rst oorisanopenplan ofliving/dining/kitchen.Thereisanupdatedfullbath.Theentiresecond oorisonelargeroom.Theoriginalgaragebayisannexedtothe nished space.Maturegardens,brightopensunnyspacescompletethistrulyspecial property!Callfordetailsandyourprivateshowing. $1,499,0 00/R3098
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L EE -Gorgeouscolonialhasampleinteriorandoutdoorspace,ando ersexquisiteviews oftheregion’srollinghills.4bdrms/2.5baths,stunninglivingroomwithacustom-built stone replace,renovatedkitchenwithgranitecountertops,expansivesittingroomwitha panoramicviewofyard,diningroom.Onthesecond oor,you’ll nd4bdrms/2baths,giving youabundantspaceforfamilyandguests.Incredibleoutdoorspacewithpatioandlocatedon nearlyanacreofland.ShortdrivefromtownandallBerkshireshastoo er. $639,0 00/R3112
STOCKBRIDGEBOWLACCESS!
ST OCKBRIDGE -You don’twanttomissthechance toownthisthree-seasoncottage,ina‘’raretomarket’’ communityontheStockbridgebowl.Perfectsummer retreat!!Justminutesaway fromTanglewoodandonlya fewshortstepsawayfromthe privatecommunitybeachandswimmingdock.Thisadorablecabin hasasignature eldstone replace, alargescreenporch,2bedrooms withsleepingloftandastonepatio. Lovelyperennialbedsenhancethe grounds.Beinforsummer2022! $549,000/R3103
PIT TS FI EL D
Spacious1900’scolonial locatedinthetheatre districtofdowntown Pitts eld.This4bdrm/2 bathhomehasbeen beautifullymaintained! Generouslyproportioned frontparlor.Twosets ofFrenchdoorstothe replacedfamilyroom. Ninefootceilingsand muchoftheoriginalwoodworkthroughoutthehousehasbeen untouchedandneverpaintedkeepingtheoriginalcharm.The two-levelstaircaseandcraftsmanwood oorshaveintricate detail.The rst ooralsohasafullbathandsecond oorhas4 privatebedrooms. $339,900/R3091
LEN OX -CharmingNewEnglandfarmhousewithinviting frontporch!Datingfrom1870,loadedwithcharm,butlotsof today’screaturecomfortsandconveniences!Hardwood oors, rst oorlaundry,fullbath.Second oor-suitedressingroom andfullbath.Twoadd’lbdrms/fullbath.Newreardeck.Walk totownandshops. $439,000/R3135
OCT.MT. – LEE -Spaciousendunit.First oorbedroom/ fullbath;updatedkitchenandspaciousopenplan.Twoadd’l bdrms/fullbathontheupperlevel.Finishedlowerlevelfamily room/o ce.Invitingfrontporch;privatereardeck.Pool,tennis, kayak/canoestorage.MinutestoLaurelLake,downtownLee, shoppingandallculturalattractions! $384,000/C3136
BECKET -Don’tmissthiswonderfulraisedranchon5.8 acres!Enjoycountrysideviewsandprivatelakeaccessthrough TheCenterLakeEstatesacrossthestreet.Largeeat-inkitchen andlivingroomwithaccesstothebackdeck,3bedrooms,and apartially nishedbasementwithlotsofpotential.Closeto alloftheculturalcharmsoftheBerkshires. $359,90 0/R3128
ROLLINGHILLS – LENOX –Turnkeycondoopportunity inLenox!Condoconveniencewithon-siteamenities.Lightlledendunitwithprivatereardeck/awning,twobedrooms withprivatebath.Openkitchenwithextendedcounterfor servingordining.Finishedlowerlevelwithfamilyroom/ laundry/bathwithshower.Gasheat,centrala/c.Pool,hot tub,clubhouse,kayakstorage,walkingtrails,dogrunarea. $314,90 0/C3134
THREEUNITSTOCHOOSEFROM- $529,000- $589,000 – Gatedcondocommunity onPontoosucLake!Threebedroomendunitwithonelevelliving,withgreatroom,kitchen, rst oorprimarysuiteandlaundry.Secondlevelincludesspaciousloftarea,twoadditional bedroomsandafullbath.Greatroomincludesa replaceandsliderstoanextralargesideand reardeck!Attachedgarage,naturalgasheatandcentralair.Thiswell-establishedcommunity includesclubhouse, tnesscenter,heatedpool,3tenniscourts(one ttedforpickleball)along withkayak/canoestorageanddocksforthelargerboats.$529,000/C3131
Broker/Owners:
PamRoberts, CBR,CIPS, CRB,CRS,ePro,GRI,SRES441-9681
Ti anyRoberts, ABR,CBR,e-PRO822-5369
,PSA,SES,SRES212-6174
,SRES,441-0694
LENOXDALE
Arareopportunitywithacreageandaccesstopublic transportationinthevillage.This1860colonialisamixofoldworldcharmfromalargeenclosedwraparoundporchtothe recentlyupdatedkitchenwithquartzcounters!Onthe6.5acres isa66x22barnwithpowermakingforaperfectworkshop. Hardwood oors,townwaterandsewerandnaturalgasheat. Minutestothepedestrianbridgeleadingtomilesofhiking, bikingintheOctoberMountainstateforest! $359,000/R3116
BIRCHWOODVILLAGELENOX
DreamingofSummer intheBerkshires?Don’t missthisopportunityat BirchwoodVillagein Lenox.Well-maintained endunitfeaturingonelevelliving!Spacious greatroom-living roomwith replaceand vaultedceilingopenstodining room.Kitchenwithskylight, granitecounters,stacklaundry. First oorprimarysuite,plushalfbath.Aprivateopenside deckandlargerearscreenedporchwithskylightsmakefor greatsummerentertaining.Spreadouttheguestsorfamily-the second oorhas2-3bedrooms(onebeingusedasfamilyroom) plusano ce/loftspace.Bonusisthewalk-out nishedlower level.Storagegalore,familyroom,bedroom,fullbathandlarge cedarcloset.Communitypool,andtennisandcloseproximity toMiraval,Wyndhurstandgolf. $549,90 0/C3057.
WHITEPINES
BeautifullymaintainedCarriageBarncondo!Thismove-inreadycondofeatures2bdrms/2.5 baths.Openplanwith replacedlivingroomandwetbar;aspaciousdiningareaandenclosed sunporch!Oversizedwindowsenhancingnaturallight.Thegalleykitchenwithlotsofstorage andcounterbar-seating.Theprimarybedroomwithprivatebath,walk-inclosetandaccessto loftarea.Incredibleamenitiesincludeanindoorpool,whirlpool,exerciseroomandhar-tru tennis.TakethewalkingpathordrivetothebeachonStockbridgeBowlwhereyou’llenjoy westerlyviewsandcanoe/kayakstorage.EnjoyeasyaccesstoTanglewood,Kripalu,downtown Lenoxandmore! $549,000/C3097
BrokerAssociates:
BarbaraK.Greenfeld, ABR,C-CREC,CRS,Green,RSPS,SRES441-5986
AnneMeczywor,CBR,CRS,MRP,RSPS,SRES446-2179
BonnieParsons, GREEN® 617-719-4387
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Select nishestoyourownpersonaltaste.Contemporary one-levelopenlivingplan.Hardwood oors,gas replace, 2-3bedrooms,generouslysizedprimarysuite,Screened porch,attachedtwo-cargarage,naturalgas,centrala/c. Pool/tennis/clubhouseonsite. $759,000.C3050
LENOX- Compareforvalue!Design yourdreamhomeandmakethisLenox cul-de-sacneighborhoodthesiteofyour newhome!Undergroundutilities,natural gas,townwaterandsewer.This1.8acre parcelisinanareaclosetoLenoxcenter, andclosetotheLenoxMiddleandHigh School.Minutesfromculturalattractions andoutdoorrecreation! $209,000/L2970
RICH MON D -Muchmorethanapieceofland,thisestate parcelconveyswithmanypermitsinplacetostreamline yourbuildingprocess.Uniquemountain-topretreaton overeightprivateacresborderingalargetract(14acres) oftown-ownedconservationland.Beautifulviewsover mountainsandmeadows.Hikeandexploreyourownforest withmaturetreesandyear-roundbrook.Permitsforseptic,well,scenicmountainandconservationworkinhand. Drivewaytothetopoftheparcelisin!Twomiles/ veminutestoTanglewood’sand/orKripalu. $585,0 00/L2733
SAVOY -Takemehome countryroad. Firsttimeo ered,thislightlywooded11+ acreparcelonAdamsRoadcouldbeyour newhomesite! $49,900/L3096
PIT TS FI EL D -Incredibleopportunitytobuildthehome ofyourdreamsinawonderfulcommunity.Wellisdone. Spectacularlocation. $45,50 0/L3121
S AVOY -Escapeon130+acresonacountryRoad.Over2,000 ftoffrontagewithacreageonbothsidesofthestreet.The1870s oldhomesteadhasbeenusedforsummerseasonsonly(noheatingsystem).100+acresofrecentlytimberedandwoodedacreageonthe‘’leftside’’whilethe‘’rightside’’isanother30+ acresofopenmanicured,levellawnsandpathsabuttingstate forest!Firsttimeo ered. NewPrice$495,000/R3055
OTHERLANDOPTIONSFORYOURPERFECTHOME!
DA LTON -Beautifulparceloflandon 3+acres.Convenientlylocated,completelycleared,level,openparcelborderedbywoodsforprivacy.Accessto publicsewerandpublicwatersourceat theentrancetothelot.Gorgeousmountainviewsduringeveryseason-ready forbuildingyournewhome. $149,900/ L3113
OTIS -Createyourdreamhomeon these veacresintheBerkshiresonthe Otis/Tyringhamborder!Hillsidesetting hasstoneoutcroppings/oldstonewalls/ glacialrock.MinutestoMAPikeExit 2,shopping,restaurants.Pricedtosell! $47,900/L3133
Almost190acresofpanoramic viewsboastthisspectacular, one-of-a-kind,undeveloped propertylocatedintheheart oftheBerkshiresinWestern Massachusetts.Conveniently locatedo I-90,amainartery betweenBostonandNewYork, thispropertyhasunlimited potentialforthoseseeking avibrantculturalareanestledinallthingsnatural.Fromatranquilbrooktoample locationsforprivacyandviewsfromeachpotentialbuildingpoint,theapexofthis propertyo ersbreathtakingvistasthatgoonformilesandmiles.Openareasofland anddensewoodedspotsgivethispropertyadiverserangeofoptionsfordevelopers. LocatedwithinminutesofTanglewoodand,forthoseitchingfortheoutdoors,Goose PondandtheAppalachianTrailarenearby. $1,495,000/L3003
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LOTSFORSALE
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I’vebeenaRealtorfor36years.Peoplefrequentlyaskfor myadviceandopinions,andbysharingthosequestionsand answerswithyou,Ihopetoo ersomehelpfulinformation
callingapainter.Yellowexteriors meananaverageof$3,408lessina seller’spocket,accordingtoZillow.
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