Spacious, updated and meticulously maintained modernist 4 BR/3 bath escape sits on 4.8 wooded acres, surrounded by mature birch trees and rhododendrons, seasonal creek, and a footbridge to bonus cabin in the woods. Open kitchen (Viking, Bosch)/LR layout featuring a Wittus Shaker wood stove opens to 3-sided raised deck and large screened porch. Two primary bedrooms feature sliding doors to balcony/deck space, and attached garage provides sheltered parking and ample storage. With new energy-efficient heat pump/ac system, backup generator, fiber internet plus a proven short-term rental property history, this one has it all. Steps to New Marlborough Land Trust nature preserves and beautiful Umpachene Falls Park as well as the Southfield Store, Mill River General Store, Old Inn on the Green and more.
What is the most compelling thing about this property?
The most compelling thing about this property is the easy access to the wooded splendor of the Berkshires. The driveway leads to the home’s peaceful hilltop perch, offering a privacy that is usually reserved for locations far more remote. The wrap-around raised deck and screened porch provide a front-row seat to tall pines, an often-audible babbling brook, mature flora, and abundant wildlife. It’s no surprise this home is nicknamed “The Birdhouse”.
For whom is this house perfect?
This house is perfect for anyone who wants to experience a comfortable, updated, modern approach to country life—equally suitable for part-time or year-round living. The house provides plenty of private space while simultaneously offering uncrowded communal areas for gathering and dining.
What is the most fun thing to do within five miles of this property?
Umpachene Falls Park, a picturesque, meticulously maintained town park featuring one of the region’s most beautiful waterfalls, serene wading pools, a large grassy field and picnic areas is within walking distance, and some of the Berkshires’ most desirable and acclaimed restaurants are within three miles.
If this house could talk, what secrets would it tell you about its history?
If this house could talk, it would share memories of big events like parties thrown for touring musicians and their entourages (one of whom spent a winter week alone recording in the living room), family reunions with guests of all ages, big dinners on the screened porch and wiffleball games in the yard. It would also recall the many small, quiet moments like watching the snowfall from the big windows and summer afternoons with the owner’s beagle curled up on a sunny spot on the deck—her humans relaxing in lounge chairs nearby.
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