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The best of lake living!

Victoria Standring of LaMacchia Realty offers a stunning home, privately and intentionally set just off the shoreline, creating a peaceful retreat with elevated views. And in perfect turnkey condition.

Experience the best of lake living in the heart of the Berkshires. This stunning home is privately and intentionally set just off the shoreline, creating a peaceful retreat with elevated views and added seclusion. Steps away is your lakefront with a private dock, fire pit, and space to gather at the shore. Meticulously crafted throughout, this home is drenched in natural light, with a dramatic vaulted ceiling that showcases the prized south-facing exposure. A striking double fireplace anchors the main living spaces, while the primary suite offers a luxurious and private retreat. The dreamy kitchen is designed to impress, blending high performance with timeless style. The lower level bonus room, upper level loft, and boat and RV garage round out this showpiece!

What is the most compelling thing about this property?

Unlike many lake homes that require updates or compromise on layout, this residence delivers modern efficiency and thoughtful design from the start. The chef’s kitchen is truly the heart of the home, beautifully appointed and ideal for entertaining after a day on the water. The first-floor primary suite with spa-inspired bath provides effortless single-level living, blending comfort with understated luxury.

In short, this property offers what buyers seek but seldom find: turnkey condition, smart energy efficiency, flexible living, and breathtaking lake views, all in one of the most desirable locations in the Berkshires.

For whom is this house perfect?

It’s ideal for someone who values the ease of new construction, energy efficiency, modern systems, and low maintenance, while still craving the warmth and beauty of year-round lake views.

It’s especially well-suited for a primary homeowner seeking effortless one-level living with a first-floor primary suite and spa bath; a second-home buyer who wants a true turnkey vacation retreat where you can arrive with your boat, your RV, and your guests, and simply enjoy;  an avid boater or outdoor enthusiast who will appreciate the oversized garage, dedicated boat/RV barn, and dock; and/or an entertainer who loves gathering friends and family around a chef’s kitchen and hosting dinners overlooking the lake. Ultimately, this house is perfect for anyone who wants refined comfort, smart design, and a vibrant four-season lake experience, all in one exceptional setting.

What is the most fun thing to do within five miles of this property?

Besides spending unforgettable days swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding or boating on Pontoosuc Lake, travel just a short drive for adventure at Ramblewild, a four-season outdoor aerial park and forest adventure course. You can climb through the treetops, zip line, tackle challenge courses, and explore miles of wooded trails, perfect for families, friends, or anyone who loves active outdoor fun just minutes from Pontoosuc Lake.

Explore the scenic woods and trails at Pittsfield State Forest, including the popular Balance Rock Loop Trail, where you can hike to unique natural features and take in beautiful viewpoints

Bousquet Mountain, just over the line in Pittsfield, MA is a classic destination for downhill skiing and snowboarding with 24 trails, ski lessons for all levels and forgiving terrain for beginners and families.  Even if you don’t ski, the mountain offers snow tubing, a full-service restaurant, and slopeside firepits.  In the summer months, Bousquet transforms in to a vibrant all-season spot with scenic hikes, disc golf, live music and outdoor events.

If this house could talk, what secrets would it tell you about its history?

Stories of long summer afternoons when the north shore of Pontoosuc Lake felt like a world unto itself – of barefoot children racing down to the water, of wooden docks warmed by the sun, of fishing lines cast at dawn and laughter drifting across the lake at dusk.

After years of stewardship by one family, the property was thoughtfully reimagined — not erased, but elevated. The humble footprint gave way to a luxurious, nearly new home designed for today’s lifestyle. This property has always been about gathering, joy, and connection — only now it does so with refined elegance and effortless sophistication.

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Interested? Contact Victoria Standring

LaMacchia Realty

Office: 413-443-7274

Mobile: 413-822-5363

Email: victoria@lamacchiarealty.com

2 Depot Street, Dalton, Mass.

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