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Philip Feiner of Country Life Real Estate offers you a rare opportunity to own a masterfully reimagined circa-1861 post-and-beam barn, transformed into a one-of-a-kind luxury estate set on 89 pristine acres in the heart of Columbia County. The biggest challenge for architect Andrew Webster of Graphite Studio was to preserve the charm and character of a two-hundred-year-old building while delivering 21st century performance and comfort. A report on real estate sales in the fourth quarter of 2025. Plus, recent sales and gardening columns and a home-cooking recipe.

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

  • Property of the Week – Philip Feiner of Country Life Real Estate offers you a rare opportunity to own a masterfully reimagined circa-1861 post-and-beam barn, transformed into a one-of-a-kind luxury estate set on 89 pristine acres in the heart of Columbia County.
  • Transformations – The biggest challenge for architect Andrew Webster of Graphite Studio was to preserve the charm and character of a two-hundred-year-old building while delivering 21st century performance and comfort.
  • Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County, Northern Litchfield County and Columbia County.
  • Market Perspective – Sandy Carroll, chief executive officer of the Berkshire County Board of Realtors, summarizes 2025 sales: residential up, land down. But the real story is in the details.
  • The Self-Taught Gardener – Who would have thought that Lee would have a gardening revelation while attending a political presentation by a Kennedy cousin?
  • The Lazy Berkshire Gardener – Rest assured, the heavy snow is a huge boon to your shrub and perennial borders. The snow insulates and protects plant crowns and the soil surface.
  • Home Cooking – A recipe for Pasta Bolognese from ‘What’s on the Board?’ by Neil Fox
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Great Barrington Selectboard to discuss Trust Policy revisions at upcoming meeting

The Selectboard will discuss potential revisions to the 2017 policy with Multicultural BRIDGE CEO Gwendolyn VanSant and Interim Police Chief Adam Carlotto as state legislators advance the PROTECT Act to regulate immigration enforcement.

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Sheila Thunfors and Nikki Carchedi of Stone House Properties offer a home with the best of both worlds—a rural retreat that's close to town. The transformation of a two-hundred-year-old building. A new column on local housing issues. A report on real estate sales in the fourth quarter of 2025. Plus, recent sales and gardening columns and a home-cooking recipe.

Romance at the Ranch will support Berkshire HorseWorks’ therapy herd of rescue horses, ponies, and donkeys

Couples and families alike will be able to dress up the animals—and themselves—at different stations filled with Valentine-themed scarves, glasses, or coats for the equine participants.

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