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Elyse Harney Morris and Kenzie Fields of Elyse Harney Real Estate offer a Berkshire estate without parallel. Plus, real estate in the 1st quarter of 2022, the transformation of Edith Wharton’s barn into a beautiful home, recent sales, gardening and more.

Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section:

  • Property of the Week – This extraordinary property, presented by Elyse Harney Morris and Kenzie Fields of Elyse Harney Real Estate, offers matchless indoor/outdoor living.
  • Transformations – Originally part of Edith Wharton’s estate at The Mount, the former barn and stables have been transformed by CLARK + GREEN INC into a gracious home which retains the history of the property and the character of the barn.
  • Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and, now, Columbia County
  • Market Perspective – In the first quarter of 2022, prices are up, availability is down and the future is uncertain.
  • The Self-Taught Gardener – It is not surprising that the Dutch exert a big influence over plant selection, starting with the 17th century Tulip Craze and continuing today in surprising ways.
  • Gardener’s Checklist – An early-summer guide to making the most of your garden’s flowering plants and budding fruits.
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