A fresh and stylish renovated antique former farmhouse high on The Hill in Great Barrington, within walking distance of Lake Mansfield and the town center. This sweet home is flooded with light and also warm and cozy. The eat-in kitchen with marble counters and new appliances leads to a large glassed and screened dining porch off the back. There’s a full bath on both floors with four bedrooms on the second floor; the smallest of which makes for a great office Zoom room, study or nursery. A former garage is now a studio building with French doors leading to a terrace by fruit trees with views to Beartown State Forest. A charming home and property in a beautiful, friendly, coveted neighborhood. Furnishings are available.
What’s the most compelling thing about this property?
This home was recently renovated by local architects who have a clean, modern aesthetic, so it’s a wonderful combination of old farmhouse and contemporary styling. The studio building in the backyard would make for a terrific office, guest room, art studio or hideaway.
For whom is this house perfect?
Perfect for a buyer who wants something fresh and bright, yet with history, within walking distance of the village center, having room for family and friends. Or, for someone with children or pets, it’s a fantastic neighborhood where kids can still ride bikes to each other’s houses and neighbors meet walking their dogs.
What’s the most fun thing to do within five miles of this house?
Downtown Great Barrington is just a stroll away, as is Lake Mansfield for summer sunbathing and swimming. Ski Butternut and all that Great Barrington has to offer from stops, restaurants and movies, Saint James Place cultural center, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, a beloved farmers market and more. Also, there’s great hiking in a 12,000-acre state forest or climbing to the pinnacle of Monument Mountain.
If this house could talk, what secret would it tell about its history?
Local lore has it that the structure was a farmhouse with lots of acreage prior to The Hill becoming populated at the turn of the 20th century. It’s told by some that it was a barn prior to being converted into a residence. Back in the day, farm animals were brought down Castle Lane (locally referred to as Pig Lane) to load onto the train below, which is still the secret shortcut to Railroad Street shops and cafés.
