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Dalton PineCrest Estates, This refined family home consists of 4 bedrooms, a master bedroom suite with master bath, along with two family baths. The great room features a vaulted ceiling and a fireplace. Cathedral ceiling enhances the dining room, plus it has a breakfast nook, and a 2 car garage
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home with first floor master bedroom suite, open floor plan, cathedral ceiling great room with fireplace, formal dining room,
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Split-level home located just outside of town, distance views, 2car attached garage, master bedroom/bathroom up with cathedral ceilings, three bedrooms and a bath down, updated oak cabinet kitchen, dining room, sunroom, some wood floors. $207,000
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LOTS FOR SALE Dalton PineCrest Estates, PineCrest Estates,Three Small Lots available for only $55,000
Dalton Town & Country 413-684-2001
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56 Leroi Drive, Pittsfield MA
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Matt Jarck, Director Of Sales 413-822-3705 George Jarck 843-998-0711 Kathy Quinn 413-822-4476 Mary Smith 413-822-2846
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Beautiful 2800+ sq ft colonial home sits on a corner lot in a quiet family neighborhood. This home has been completely updated & features gorgeous hardwood floors, large living, family & dining rooms, 3 bathrooms, expanded master suite, private back yard with deck, quaint side porch, 2 car garage & much more. This move in ready home has been recently paint throughout the interior. Call Tucker Associates at 413-499-4670 Listed for $425,000
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Celebrating over 32 years of service to our valued clients! Pam Roberts, CBR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, ePro, GRI 441-9681 Tiffany Roberts, Broker/Owner, ABR, CBR, e-PRO 822-5369 Marie Bourassa 212-6174 Stacy Chojnowski 281-2569
Barbara K. Greenfeld, Broker Associate, ABR, C-CREC, CRS, Green, RSPS, SRES 441-5986 Anne Meczywor, Broker Associate, CBR, CRS, MRP, RSPS, SRS 446-2179 Bonnie Parsons, Associate Broker, GREEN® 617-719-4387
Jane Kavanau 281-6903 Nicholas Sereda 441-0694 Mark Parsons 822-4169 Mary Tyer Kelly 243-0492 Brian Wright 822-3830 Molly Thomas 441-3899
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LENOX STOCKBRIDGE
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Warm and welcoming historic Colonial featuring 3800+ sq. ft. in the center of Stockbridge. This grand yet cozy home offers plenty of space for gracious entertaining with a formal living room, dining room, parlor and a large eat-in country kitchen. Accommodate family and friends with 5 generous bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Finished third floor with a game/ media room as well as plenty of storage and a bonus room. Enjoy the extensive lawn and outdoor space from the large screened in porch - rare to a village home. A private tranquil site with an easy stroll into town and abutting protected properties with maintained nature trails. Fueled by natural gas with many recent improvements including new roof and exterior paint. This is a must see property!! $774,900/R2749
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Private Lenox Retreat! Looking for a flexible floor plan? What a great opportunity! Main house offers updated baths, newly redone kitchen, wood floors, built-ins, two bedrooms and three full baths; connected via heated sun room and office enter the fully equipped ‘‘guest’’ side with living, kitchen, two additional bedrooms, two additional full baths. Full and separate basements. Over five acres with total privacy for your country retreat! Close to Cranwell, Canyon Ranch, Tanglewood! $849,900/R2737
STOCKBRIDGE
LENOX
Sited at the end of a cul-de-sac this move-in ready contemporary cape is a must-see! Open plan with fireplaced living, updated kitchen, dining that opens to large deck. First floor bedroom/full bath and laundry. Second floor-two additional bedrooms/full bath and open loft area. This private sanctuary of 3.5 acres includes attached garage, large storage shed and circular drive with perennial gardens. Less than ten minutes to Tanglewood and Stockbridge Bowl! $489,000/R2899
Fabulous opportunity in bustling downtown Lenox! Private offstreet parking lot accompanies this 2700+ square foot retail building with expansion potential! Constructed in 2000 - natural gas/ central a/c designed to accommodate a second story if needed. Turn key retail space or customize. There is a bath with shower, a half bath and a kitchenette in place! High visibility location.. $695,000/B2902
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Fabulous home set on 3 1/2 acres. Expansive grounds include a fieldstone fplc, dining platform and bunkhouse style building. Meticulous ranch home with 2-car garage, 3 bdrms/2ba, stone fplc and retro-cool rec rm with a built-in stone bar. $259,000/R2894
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Country living with westerly views from your 5.9 acre parcel! Tasteful renovation retained period details with today’s conveniences! First floor master/ full bath, kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances. Open staircase to 2-3 additional bedrooms. Slider to a spacious rear deck. Large sun porch, updated mechanical systems, detached garage. Surrounded by a protected 48+ acre parcel for privacy! $299,900/R2915
New England Farmhouse in Lenox! Nicely updated kitchen/baths with Kohler fixtures. Wood floors. Open living/dining and family rm. Spacious master bdrm with laundry hook-up in the walk-in closet and den. Two additional bedrooms. Replacement windows. Yard, Goshen stone patio, deck, and fire pit. Private and close to town. Historic ties to the town and architectural details make this home special. $375,000/ R2911
RICHMOND
LANESBORO
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First time offered, the historic St. Luke’s Old Stone Church dates from 1836. High visibility location! Consider the possibilities. A seasonally used sanctuary without heating, water or waste systems.
Adorable updated Richmond Shores home. Spacious deck with Richmond pond views! Seasonal/year-round use with propane fueled furnace. Vaulted ceiling and skylights. Fireplaced living rm, wood flrs, updated baths, stack laundry. Private homeowner’s association beach at Richmond Shores! $297,500/R2931
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PITTSFIELD
LENOX
Enjoy the convenience of single level living in this centrally located expanded ranch. Formal dining rm, living rm with a fplc, hardwood flrs, 2 first flr bdrms/full baths, enclosed sunroom and lower level family rm with fplc and wet bar. Large back yard. Two car garage. $289,900/R2933
Lovingly maintained with period details and lots of updates for today’s living! One level living with 2 bdrms/full bath. Hardwood flrs, expanded eat-in kitchen, formal dining and living rooms. Bonus finished lower level space including an add’l full bath, laundry hook-ups/wash sink. Enclosed front porch, paved drive, rear patio, detached garage and two storage sheds. On a short dead-end street! $134,500/R2935
Cliffwood Street opportunity – first time offered, this four bedroom and 3.5 bath split level is close to town, Tanglewood and Kennedy Park. Great floor plan for year-round or vacation home. A bonus is the lower level in-law/guest apartment with its own private entrance. $479,900/R2922
Please call for details on this unique offering. $149,900/R2888
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Charming 4 bedroom 2 bath home in a central location. Freshly painted, updated appliances, replacement windows, newer furnace and bath. Wood floors. First floor bedroom/bath. Oversized two car garage with lovely outside patio. $159,900/ R2938
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Celebrating over 30 years of service to our valued clients! 48 Housatonic St., Lenox • 413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com • pcltd@roadrunner.com
CONDO OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BERKSHIRES DALTON – SILVER MAPLE FARM
COLDBROOKE – LENOX
WINDEN HILL
Tranquility and charm in this single family home (condominium) that’s ready for immediate occupancy. Easy living with 2 bdrms up and 2 bdrms down – all with private baths. Fully equipped kitchen and gas fireplace in living rm. Screened porch and open deck complete with gas grill. Lower level with large family rm/office space/2 bdrms/2ba. A/C and central vacuum system. $539,500/C2934.
P a i r e d v i l l a o ffe r s t he e a s e of one-level living! Firepl a c e d l iv i n g r m opens to delightful screened porch/patio. Updated kitchen with granite/stai nle s s. G e ne ro usly proportioned master suite. Second f lr – Add’l two bdrms/full bath and open loft sitting area. Natural gas heat, central a/c, Coldbrooke adjoins the Cranwell/Miraval golf, restaurant and spa complex. Close to downtown Lenox and all area attractions! $599,500/C2927
Take in the sunsets and views of Lily Pond from your private deck. Two bedrooms, each with private bath, den with French doors serv es as a bonus sleeping space. Central a/c, natural gas heat, and fireplace. $474,500/ C2778
LAKECREST – PITTSFIELD
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Clubhouse with exercise area/activity room. Tennis courts (including a pickle ball court), pool, lake. Dock/mooring area.
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Lovely get-a-way place in the Berkshires. Large great room w/fireplace and dining area. Extended deck with views of lake. Fully applianced kitchen. First Floor master bedroom/bath and 2nd bedroom/bath. Two bedrooms upstairs w/full bath, storage space. Partially finished basement with game area, laundry/separate utility. Attached one-car garage. $439,000/C2855 Upstairs - Two bedrooms with baths ensuite plus a bonus extra area. First floor - large living rm with wood burning fireplace, dining area, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Attached one car garage and an expansive deck off the living room. $325,000/C2932
OCTOBER MT. – LEE Enjoy community pool, har-tru tennis in the October Mountain Village Condo community. This townhouse condo features open kitchen, three bedrooms, two full baths and a large open rear deck. Inviting front porch with woody views makes this a private setting in the long-established October Mountain complex. Enjoy community pool, tennis and convenience to shopping and all the area attractions. $199,900/C2830 Private setting with woods and open views! Three bedrooms and three full baths! The lower level is fully finished with sliders to a walk-out for extra guest space. Enclosed rear porch provides seasonal space for dining, relaxing and taking in nature while sheltered from the elements! $219,000/C2800
BERKSHIRE COUNTRY MEADOWS – PITTSFIELD Be the first to occupy this spacious condo currently under construction. Open great room with hardwood flrs, one level living (master suite plus two add’l bdrms/ bath). Large screened porch; attached two-car garage. Bonus potential living space in lower level. Natural gas, central a/c. Condo association features pool, tennis and clubhouse. This corner lot offers year-round views. Minutes to boating on Pontoosuc Lake, skiing and all area cultural attractions! $519,000/C2929
ROLLING HILLS First floor 2 br/2bath unit with new slider, central a/c, gas heat. Community pool, tennis, club house and more! $189,900/C2833 Spectacular updated end unit in a well maintained community with plenty of natural light. Enjoy the open floor plan with new slider and seasonal views. Two bedrooms including master bdrm/bath. Lower level family room. Association pool, tennis courts, club house w/game room, exercise room, hot tub & sauna on 50+ acres. $199,900/C2937
48 Housatonic St., Lenox • 413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com • pcltd@roadrunner.com
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RICHMOND
Build your dream home on this beautiful pastoral lot. It is south facing - perfect for solar. A seasonal brook runs along the edge of the property. Set on a peaceful country road in the sought after Richmond school district. Just minutes away from Tanglewood and all the Berkshire attractions. $199,000/L2856
RICHMOND
Two building lots offered as a package. Open meadow settings of 2.03 and 2.49 acres make for one large estate lot or keep as stand alone lots. $140,000 for both!/L2303
First time offered! An opportunity to create your own walk-to-town Lenox home on side street close to Kennedy Park. $314,900/L2930
TYRINGHAM
Build your dream home on a quiet Tyringham culde-sac. All home sites are at least 5 acres ensuring maximum privacy for all. Minutes to Lee and Monterey, but the serenity will make you think you are miles away from it all! $139,900/L2832
LENOX
NORTH ADAMS
Excellent Lenox opportunity for one estate parcel or with over 700 feet of road frontage, pursue potential development! $139,000/L2842
Scenic road across from Mt. Greylock State Reservation. Partially cleared, previously perced. This 1.6 acre building lot can be purchased individually or offered with one or two additional adjoining lots. Each lot $47,900. L2806/ L2807/L2808
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This charming, 617 square foot commercial building is located in the heart of the village. Perfect spot for a professional office with inviting front porch and parking in the rear. Town water/sewer, natural gas heat and on the bus line. $215,000/B2813
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LANESBORO
Build your dream home on this tranquil wooded setting, intermittent stream and spring, mixed mature hardwoods located at the base of Mount Greylock State Reservation. This land is partially cleared, has passed perc testing, an approved 4 bedroom septic design and is fully surveyed. $54,900/L2906
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RICHMOND
• This magical property was planned & crafted with undeniable quality • Unrivaled retreat on 14.8 acres • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • Beautifully built rustic five stall barn features a heated tack room $749,000
• Classic Federal colonial beautifully appointed with 10 rooms, 5 bed/3 bath • 3.7 acres and only 15 minutes to Tanglewood. • Updated mechanicals • Large barn/garage • Move-in home $925,000
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RICHMOND • Charming 3 bedroom home sited on 17 acres • 2 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Detached garage has two bays plus extra storage $580,000
• Renovated country farmhouse • Charming and light filled • 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths $339,000
PITTSFIELD BERKSHIRE COUNTRY MEADOWS
• One of the few lots left! • Customize your dream home! • Pool, tennis, clubhouse $509,000
WEST STOCKBRIDGE • Views and frontage on the Williams River • Residence and apartment in commercial zone • Ultimate in village living $469,000
LENOX
LANESBORO
• Spacious and comfortable • 5 bedroom, 4 bathrooms • Great value in a desirable area $489,000
• Enjoy lake views and access • 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary • Patio, deck, shed, garden $295,000
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• Ski-in and out from this bright end-unit condo • 4 bed/3 baths • Black Diamond location • Enjoy sunsets from the wrap-around deck and views from every window $499,000
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Offered for $224,900
151 Draper Ave., Pittsfield Features this 3 bedroom home with a huge back yard. Large eat in kitchen (new floor) with 1/2 wall affording natural light from the living room and large bay window. Updated exterior vinyl siding, windows and roof. Full basement with 1/2 formerly used as family room. Much potential for this home.
76 Partridge Rd., Pittsfield, MA Offered for $309,000
7 Park S St., Stockbridge, S kb id MA Walk to town or enjoy the trails to Laura’s Tower or Ice Glen from the end of Park St. 2 bedroom home with beautiful new, and large, bathroom. Much renovating has been done, including adding a great screened porch in the rear.
Located on a semi corner lot with a crystal clear in ground swimming pool and large yard for outdoor activities. Rear deck for outside dining overlooking the pool area. Main level has 2/3 bedrooms, eat in kitchen, spacious living room with dining area and beautiful hardwood floors. Closets are all cedar lined. Lower lever features the family room plus 2 more rooms, bath and laundry/utility room. Vinyl sided, replacement windows, newer gas furnace. Solar panels have reduced electric costs tremendously.
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127 Elm St. Pittsfield, MA
Richmond 995 Dublin Rd. $335,000.00
A well maintained home on 10.5 acres in a private setting. 2-3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, sunroom, barn/garage. ž basement with concrete floors. Use it as a guest house after building your dream home in the Berkshires! Room for gardens, Horses, etc.
Great Ranch style home in SE Pittsfield, for starting out or downsizing. Three nice size bedrooms, living room, one bath, attached one car garage, good size wooded backyard, great location for shopping, and dining. The roof, electric panel, kitchen and bath floors are all from 2006.
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760 Dalton Division Rd, Pittsfield $157,000 Reduced Price!
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You’ve Got Questions? Lynn has answers.
PETS NEED HOMES TOO! by Lynn Arseneau
Dear Lynn, We’re in the process of buying a home. We hired a home inspector and had a few other inspections done. The inspector gave us a very detailed report and the sewer inspector told us the sewer line needs to be replaced. We really like the house so much but these reports are just pushing us over the edge! We can’t afford to do the repairs or replace a sewer line. What does the seller have to do and what do we have to do? Signed, Sue Err
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Hi Sue, The purpose of the home inspection is for you, the buyer, to be made aware of any issues with the home. The seller doesn’t always know EVERYTHING about their home. Many of the findings are meant to be helpful information for you so when you own the home, you’re aware of what items need your attention. With that said, you can also request that the seller correct some of or even all of the issues that your inspector reports to you. The seller then can decide if they’ll agree to repair/correct those issues. Sellers are not obligated in any way to do anything other that what is legally required such as smoke and carbon monoxide certificate and Title V. You could also try to negotiate a price reduction if you know how much it would cost to make repairs. Getting estimates is always helpful in this case but realize that the seller can obtain estimates as well. Regarding the sewer line, if the seller is not able to replace it you could ask your home owner’s insurance agent about sewer line insurance. Every home inspection will identify issues in a home, that’s a given, however it is VERY, VERY common that the buyer and the seller work out these issues and there is a happy ending for all!
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Dear Lynn, OK, so finally we’re going to sell our home and we know you know so much about real estate and that you won’t sugar coat the answers. How do we know what deficiencies we have in our house? We know there is a home inspection. Do we do that first? Do we have to fix everything? What about updates? We see pictures in magazines and watch the home makeover shows and it’s so overwhelming. We have money for retirement and don’t want to use that to update and repair. Oh, please help! I’m getting stressed but my husband is calm as could be. Beth
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Dear Beth, Breathe! It’s a process that can be almost stress less if you plan well. It may seem counterintuitive, but asking a real estate agent to evaluate the flaws of your home is a great way to help avoid some issues down the road and quite possibly it will help your home look its best in photos and for showings. Your home is going to be represented to the buying public in photos that will be on the internet, you want them to look the very best they can! You’d be surprised how simple repairs, simple decorating, and decluttering can affect the marketing and ultimately sale of your home. DON’T be insulted if your agent suggests repairs, changes etc. You hired her because you trusted her experience and knowledge. She is trying to help you get the most out of your sale. As far as if you have to “fix everything”, fix the things you know are broken, damaged etc. If you have an older roof you may not be in a position to replace it but if it’s leaking don’t put buckets in the attic, fix it! Clean EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING!
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You asked about doing a home inspection before you put it on the market. Here’s how it typically works. After you’ve accepted an offer, the buyer will hire a home inspector to come and inspect the home. The buyer pays for this. Now, I have had a few sellers that have hired their own home inspector to find out what they can do prior to listing as to avoid issues. For some people this is very helpful but remember that the buyer may more than likely still have their own inspection and it may uncover more deficiencies that you may not have found. Don’t panic! Most issues can be rectified, it’s all part of the process. Dear Lynn, Will the seller be taking their pets with them? Al Lergee
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Hi Al, It depends. If they have an animal that was born in the home it would stay because it would be considered a fixture. If the dog or cat has a friend that lives next door it would stay also unless the next door neighbor adopts the pet and then of course you would have visitation. Homes with vaulted ceilings can accommodate tall animals like giraffes and because of that fact a giraffe would stay as the sellers may not have ceilings that can accommodate in their new home. Sea creatures like gold fish don’t have to remain as their home is contained in a tank that can be moved, however, any aquatic mammal that fits in a standard bath tub remains if there is a stand up shower for people. One last note, if you buy a home and it’s close to a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving you may keep a turkey, the seller provides the stuffing. For more information go to “Let Go My Gecko” or “A Place for Puff”
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