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Charles Kulas 358-5524
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8 room, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with first floor master bedroom suite, open floor plan, cathedral ceiling great room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, first floor laundry, two car garage.
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1 bedroom 1 Bath condo updates include new skylight 4 years old, new water heater 2 years old, tile and wood flooring, updated bath, gas hot water and heat, $201.11 a month HOA includes sewer, water, master insurance, $149,900
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Ranch house centrally located with replacement windows, vinyl siding, newer roof, solar panels, wood, tile, and carper floors, forced hot water oil heat, completely updated kitchen and bath, front and side porches and back deck, extra large yard, $209,900
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Three smaller lots, $65,000 also available. .80 Acre lot, $34,900 Call Charles at 413-358-5524
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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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Property consist of three homes with a total of 10 units, two 4-units and one 2-unit, sold for $600,000, basically an investment property. Call Charles at 413-358-5524
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Celebrating over 33 years of service to our valued clients! 48 Housatonic St., Lenox • 413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com • info@berkshirehouses.com LEE
Truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity! Located within a block of town yet perched on a hill with privacy on 2+ acres. A circular drive leads to a welcoming large wrap around porch that is perfect for summer entertaining. Inside many period details remain from the 1880 build-date but modern conveniences make for easy living. The double doors welcome you into a spacious entry with a curved wall of windows with seating. Hardwood floors in most of the house, front and back staircases, four fireplaces, four plus bedrooms and four full baths. Room to mingle or plenty of privacy with three finished floors of living space. Natural gas heat. Also on the property is a converted carriage barn that has been converted to guest quarters, but could serve as a home office or potential rental space. Rustic by design, the first floor is an open plan of living/dining/kitchen. There is an updated full bath. The entire second floor is one large room. The original garage bay is annexed to the finished space. Mature gardens, bright open sunny spaces complete this truly special property! Call for details and your private showing. Now $1,550,000/R3098
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Wonderful property for your primary or vacation home! This property is waiting for you!! Three bedroom, 2.5 bath contemporary on 14 private acres. Wonderful in ground lap pool that’s 50 ft long for exercising or just for fun. A skier’s delight located near the Jiminy Peak Resort and many other outdoor activities. Not too far from Williamstown heading North and not too far from Pittsfield with all its cultural activities, heading South. Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield is about a 15-20 minute drive. NEW PRICE $895,000/R3099
NEW CONSTRUCTION OPTION! PITTSFIELD “To Be Built” Last available lot on Cherry Hill Drive in Berkshire Country Meadows!! Select finishes to your own personal taste. Contemporary one-level open living plan with great rm featuring hardwood flrs and gas fireplace. Spacious primary bedroom suite; two add’l bedrooms and a full bath. Large screened porch, attached two-car garage. Natural gas, central a/c. Close to the association’s pool, tennis and clubhouse! Minutes to boating on Pontoosuc Lake, skiing at Jiminy or Bousquet and all area cultural attractions! $659,900/C3050.
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HIDDEN GEM WITH ATTACHED GUEST HOUSE! Centrally located near downtown Pittsfield yet tucked away on a side street with only five homes. The property boasts a spacious main house with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The attached guest house has kitchen, full bath, living room, & bedroom. Relax & sip your morning coffee on your spacious and inviting front porch and then enjoy easy access to theatres, restaurants & shops downtown. One of a kind opportunity not to be missed! $589,500/R3084
BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE LENOX
Dreaming of Summer in the Berkshires? Don’t miss this opportunity at Birchwood Village in Lenox. Well-maintained end unit featuring one-level living! Spacious great room - living room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling opens to dining room. Kitchen with skylight, granite counters, stack laundry. First floor primary suite, plus half bath. A private open side deck and large rear screened porch with skylights make for great summer entertaining. Spread out the guests or family - the second floor has 2-3 bedrooms (one being used as family room) plus an office/loft space. Bonus is the walk-out finished lower level. Storage galore, family room, bedroom, full bath and large cedar closet. Community pool, and tennis and close proximity to Miraval, Wyndhurst and golf. $549,900/C3057.
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STOCKBRIDGE - You don’t want to miss the chance to own this three-season cottage, in a ‘’rare to market’’ community on the Stockbridge bowl. Perfect summer retreat!! Just minutes away from Tanglewood and only a few short steps away from the private community beach and swimming dock. This adorable cabin has a signature fieldstone fireplace, a large screen porch, 2 bedrooms with sleeping loft and a stone patio. Lovely perennial beds enhance the grounds. Be in for summer 2022! $579,000/R3103
Looking for close to town? Don’t miss this sweet fixer upper near the center of Lenox. Three bedrooms, natural gas heat, and sited on just over 3/4 of an acre. It’s on the bus line, near the playground and ball field. Convenient to Tanglewood and all cultural attractions! $379,000/R3107
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Take me home… country road. First time offered, this lightly wooded 11+ acre parcel on Adams Road could be your new homesite! $56,000/L3096
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SAVOY - Escape on 130+ acres on a country Road. Over 2,000 ft of frontage with acreage on both sides of the street. The 1870s old homestead has been used for summer seasons only (no heating system). 100+ acres of recently timbered and wooded acreage on the ‘’left side’’ while the ‘’right side’’ is another 30+ acres of open manicured, level lawns and paths abutting state forest! First time offered. $650,000/R3055
Beautiful parcel of land on 3+ acres. Conveniently located, completely cleared, level, open parcel bordered by woods for privacy. Access to public sewer and public water source at the entrance to the lot. Gorgeous mountain views during every season - ready for building your new home. $149,900/L3113
LEE - Almost 190 acres of panoramic views boast this spectacular, one-of-a-kind, undeveloped property located in the heart of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. Conveniently located off I-90, a main artery between Boston and New York, this property has unlimited potential for those seeking a vibrant cultural area nestled in all things natural. From a tranquil brook to ample locations for privacy and views from each potential building point, the apex of this property offers breathtaking vistas that go on for miles and miles. Open areas of land and dense wooded spots give this property a diverse range of options for developers. Located within minutes of Tanglewood and, for those itching for the outdoors, Goose Pond and the Appalachian Trail are nearby. $1,495,000/L3003
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Pam Roberts, CBR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, ePro, GRI, SRES 441-9681 Tiffany Roberts, ABR, CBR, e-PRO 822-5369
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Barbara K. Greenfeld, ABR, C-CREC, CRS, Green, RSPS, SRES 441-5986 Anne Meczywor, CBR, CRS, MRP, RSPS, SRES 446-2179 Bonnie Parsons, GREEN® 617-719-4387
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Mark Parsons 822-4169 Brian Wright 822-3830
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Penney Cardonnel
Toni Marie Gage
413-822-2385
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