Welcome to the Donnelly House, circa 1760. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this charming period home is situated among 24 lush acres and a stunning vista of The Berkshires.Wideboard floors, beamed ceilings and fireplace mantles illustrate details of an earlier age. The home is placed side by side to a running creek. Woodburning fireplaces and charm make this cozy home a very special place to live your life. The first floor features a dining room, kitchen, full bath/laundry, living room and study. Upstairs includes 2 full bedrooms, full bath and a sitting room which can easily be converted to a third bedroom.
What’s the most compelling thing about this property?
To own this home is to own a piece of history. The Donnelly House, built in 1760, is one of the earliest homes in the region. According to the National Register of Historic Homes, it is a modestly scaled saltbox style residence. It is a two-story, three-bay, center-chimney, frame dwelling with narrow siding on a fieldstone foundation. Also on the property are two small barns. The new owner of this home will find it has little changed since then.
For whom is this house perfect?
This is not a large home, so it would be perfect as a simple weekend place for a couple or small family. It has all anyone needs in a getaway, and the location is spectacular. The views from the property are stunning.
What’s the most fun thing to do within five miles of this house?
New Lebanon is a fascinating place to discover. This home is just minutes away from the Shaker Museum, a non-profit organization that holds many interesting historical events for the public, including nature hikes. Just a short drive away is Jiminy Peak for some of the best skiing in Berkshire County.
If this house could talk, what secret would it tell about its history?
Just imagine the families who have lived here since 1760! Here is a snippet of what was occurring in America during the time the house was built:
- The population of colonists in America reaches 1,500,000.
- In March, much of Boston is destroyed by a raging fire.
- In September, Quebec surrenders to the English. In October,
- George III becomes the new English King.
What fun to relive American history first-hand!
