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EXPERIENCE MATTERS
PITTSFIELD
PERU
Stunning West Pittsfield Contemporary nestled in Estates Expansive and light-filled interior with over 5,000 square feet of living space 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, including a first floor guest suite with private deck
Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath contemporary Cape style log home on 23.7 acres Cozy comfortable living with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, fireplace First floor pantry, and laundry • Shed/barn, oversized 2 car garage, pool
$1,295,000
$599,000
LENOX
HINSDALE
Desireable Golden Hill Rd • Spacious home, nice architecture throughout Large yard and a pretty mountain viewCharming home in the making It will require some repairs and will be well worth the effort!!
Adorable cottage with Plunkett Lake access and lake views! 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath • Open living room with sliders to the large front deck Huge shed • Fenced in backyard • Could make a great rental for income
$299,900
$325,000
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38 MAIN STREET, WEST STOCKBRIDGE, MA 35 RAILROAD STREET, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (413) 442-5599 Pittsfield (413) 528-4211 Great Barrington (413) 232-4253 West Stockbridge (518) 392-0332 Chatham, NY
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Two Large duplexes with 3bedrooms and a bath each unit, Lead compliant. Laundry in each unit and are available for $185,000 each or $370,000 for both. Call Charles at 413-358-5524
Pittsfield
Large duplex with 3 bedrooms and a bath each side. Lead compliant. Laundry in each unit. Updated windows, vinyl sided, front porch, parking in the rear. Brand new sewer line, $195,000 Call Charles at 413-358-5524
LOTS FOR SALE
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Dalton
PineCrest Estates, large lot, 3.2 acres $94,900 with distant views.
Dalton
Ranch with a master bedroom suite with master bath, two other bedrooms and main bath. Fireplace, wood floors throughout, refinished kitchen with tile floor and granite counters, has metal roof and 1car garage.
Call Charles at 413-358-5524
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Property sold by Dalton Town & Country, Buyers agent Charles J Kulas
Three smaller lots, $74,900 also available.
Property sold by Dalton Town & Country, Buyers agent Charles J Kulas
Call Charles at 413-358-5524 to list your home or use as a Buyers Agent
.80 Acre lot, $34,900
Call Charles at 413-358-5524 to list you’re your home or use as a Buyers Agent
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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
ROLLING HILLS
LENOX
Lenox - Desirable end unit! Enjoy on-site condo community amenities including clubhouse, pool, tennis, walking / dog trails. Participate in the community garden and/ or take advantage of the canoe/kayak storage. This condo features two bedrooms, 2.5 baths. The great room opens to a private rear deck with awning. Open and updated kitchen (gas cooking) with extended counter for seating. The lower level includes a spacious family room/overflow sleeping with 1/2 bath. $278,500/C3034
1900s renovated Victorian home located in the heart of downtown Lenox. Open floor plan with gleaming wood floors. High vaulted ceilings with intricate detail in the dining and living area. Large kitchen for entertaining. Three graciously spaced bedrooms on the second floor with enclosed porch. Open staircase to attic with a finished room. Over-sized two car garage with ample storage area. $529,900/R3022
LEE - Curb appeal to the MAX!!!
PITTSFIELD
The inviting front walkway leads to the enclosed front sun porch. Owned by the same family for over 60 years it is now time to pass the stewardship of this 1800s masterpiece to the next owners. This home has been tastefully remodeled preserving the charm of yesteryear but updated for today’s living. Both bathrooms rebuilt by a master carpenter. Galley kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances and ample work space. Gleaming hardwood floors. Easy one level living if desired with first floor laundry. Original period details can be seen throughout. Open level yard with mature landscaping and oversized garden shed. Close to town, restaurants and all conveniences! A home not to be missed and move-in ready! $341,000/R3032
Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom 1.5 bath home with private yard in the southeast. Three bedrooms are situated on one side of house while the fourth bedroom offers a private half bath. Two sheds in backyard. Enjoy dinners on large enclosed porch. Partially finished basement with bar area. A must see! $219,000/R3031
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Broker/Owners:
Pam Roberts, CBR, CIPS, CRB, CRS, ePro, GRI, SRES 441-9681 Tiffany Roberts, ABR, CBR, e-PRO 822-5369
Broker Associates:
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
Realtor Associates:
Marie Bourassa, PSA, SES, SRES 212-6174 Nicholas Sereda, SRES, 441-0694
Jane Kavanau 281-6903 Molly Thomas 441-3899
Mark Parsons 822-4169 Brian Wright 822-3830
48 Housatonic St., Lenox • 413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com info@berkshirehouses.com PANORAMIC VIEWS
LEE Almost 200 acres of panoramic views boast this spectacular, one-ofa-kind, undeveloped property located in the heart of the Berkshires of 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. $1,950,000/L3003
RICHMOND ESTATE LAND PARCEL WITH OR WITHOUT A WHITE PINES CONDO!
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OTHER LAND OPTIONS FOR YOUR OWN CUSTOM HOME! LENOX
TYRINGHAM
BLYTHEWOOD ESTATES - PITTSFIELD
Build your dream home on a cul-de-sac in Lenox! Paved road with underground utilities, town water/ sewer, natural gas. Two lots – 1.8 acres $199,000 and .62 acres $199,000/L2970/L2971
Build your dream home on this 7.9 acre site! A quiet culde-sac where all home sites are at least five acres ensures maximum privacy. Minutes to Monterey, Lee, turnpike and outlet shopping, but the peaceful setting will have you thinking your miles away from it all. $129,000/L2832
Buildable lot in pastoral setting in Pittsfield at Blythewood Estates. Electric, cable and water utilities are underground. $130,000
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Richmond/Stockbridge - Oversee construction of your new home from nearby White Pines condo. One-of-a-kind package option (land available separately for $585,000). Building takes time and if you want to have your home now - a fully-furnished Carriage house condo (2b, 2.5 ba) with on-site amenities (indoor pool, waterfront beach at Stockbridge Bowl, har-tru tennis). Five minutes to Tanglewood and the estate building parcel that is permitted and ready to go! This is an 8+ acre site-ready offering. Views, perc tested, driveway in place, scenic mountain permit. Condo will can generate rental income or house guests. Offered at $1,050,000 with the White Pine condo. L2733
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A MUST SEE! JUST LISTED! This Charming condo is located in the beautiful Berkshire Country Meadows. North on Rt. 7, right onto Walden Lane, 9 Aspen Way. In pristine, move-in condition, lovingly cared for by original owners. This beautiful residence offers 3 BRs (master with en-suite bath), 2.5 Baths, Den (or additional BR or Formal Dining Room), LR w/gas fireplace, granite-countertop Kitchen, back Deck, accessed by slider from LR. Basement level can be finished to create a large family room and/or office. Minutes to Pontoosuc Lake, Jiminy Peak, Tanglewood, theaters and all area attractions. Alarm system set-up, central air, 3-zone heat and cooling,. $559,500.00
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Meticulously cared for Cape on Sampson Pkwy. (4) Bdrm, (2) Bath, new windows, roof approx 7 yrs old, new sewer line in 2009, replaced riser cable and electrical box in 2008. Central air, gas heat and hot water. Gorgeous sun room right off of the kitchen, which leads out to an above ground pool and deck, set in a beautiful landscaped large and deep, fenced in back yard. $299,500.00
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You’ve Got Questions? Lynn has answers.
This is one reason to hire a professional. by Lynn Arseneau
Dear Lynn, WOW! I can’t believe the way houses are selling! It’s making it very hard for us to buy a house. We keep putting in offers only to find out there were several offers and we get outbid. Frustrating to say the least. I thought it may be a good idea to put offers on 2 houses that we like and see what happens. Maybe then we’ll get one of them. What do you think? Have you ever had a buyer do this? Are there any downsides? Edina (Soon to be homeowner?)
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Hi Edina, It’s frustrating, to say the least. If I were to be cliché and say, “I guess those houses just weren’t for you” or “Your house is out there, just give it time”, you’d probably punch me! 😊😊 Now let’s address your strategy. Think before you start signing offers for 2 or even 3 houses. You need to realize that you may not be able to fulfill the offers, which are legal contracts, should they both be accepted. Think about that: BOTH sellers could accept
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I’ve been a Realtor for 36 years. People frequently ask for my advice and opinions, and by sharing those questions and answers with you, I hope to offer some helpful information.
and sign your offers and then what? Is this really the way to try to buy a house? Risky for you and not so fair to the sellers. You are much better off making a solid offer, especially in a sellers’ market, one house at a time. Try to make your offer meet all of the seller’s needs such as price, closing date, down payment, and few (or no) contingencies.
and who to call to help. She had names of junk removal people, people that buy “stuff”, antique dealers, painters, people that remove metal for FREE, plumbers, electricians, movers and the list goes on. When she took pictures, she asked if she could move things around and with our help, she transformed every room to look great in the pictures, she cared. One thing she asked what we loved about the house and used that in the description. It turned out the buyer loved the same things we did! She guided us through the whole experience, no matter what we needed or what questions we had she was there with an answer, suggestion and even offered praise at all we were accomplishing. We just wanted to let people know that we are so happy with our experience! The Happy Hiershfelds
Dear Lynn, We don’t have a question, but we do have a comment. First, thanks so much for all the help you provide through your column. We’ve found it valuable and love that sometimes you make us laugh! We recently sold a home and had the best experience! Our Realtor® went over and above what we expected. She helped by advising us from day one. She did the usual things like the Dear Happy Hiershfelds, market report and paper work etc. but Thank you so much for sharing! she also listened to us and cared about As Realtors® we always want to our situation. We had 48 years in that do the best we can for our clients, over house and had no clue what to do. She and above. made suggestions as to how to declutter,
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Adams In-law Suite
$384,000
S-1128 Call Toni Marie Gage
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Mark Harris Associate USN - Retired Cell 413-770-3092
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Pittsfield Cape
$299,500
S-1131 Call Mary & Tony Blair
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Pittsfield Colonial
479,900
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S-1121 Call Penney Cardonnel & Kathy Broderick
Kathy Broderick Associate/CBA Cell 413-822-1368
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Williamstown Restaurant
599,900
$ S-1124 Call Michele Purcell
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Pittsfield Ranch S-1123
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199,900
Call Mark Harris & Lynn Arseneau
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Pittsfield Ranch
$349,000
S-1126 Call Mark Harris/ Lynn Arseneau
Go to www.sigrealty.com to see our other listings. Penney Cardonnel Broker/Owner, CBR 413-822-2385
Michele Purcell Associate Cell: 413-441-2879
Deb DiMassimo Broker/Associate ABR, SFR Cell 413-822-9317
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Pittsfield Condo
$559,500
S-1130 Call Mary & Tony Blair
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Dalton Colonial
209,000
$ S-1112 Call Toni Marie Gage
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127 Elm St., Pittsfield Phone (413) 443-3441
Toni Marie Gage Broker/Owner 413-822-5444
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Pittsfield Ranch
$225,000
S-1125 Call Mark Harris/ Lynn Arseneau
Lynn Penna Associate Cell: 413-822-0514
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Pittsfield Ranch
$279,000
S-1127 Call Deb DiMassimo
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Pittsfield Ranch
$239,000
S-1129 Call Mark Harris/ Lynn Arseneau
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Tony Blair Broker/Associate Cell 413-441-6648
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Cheshire Colonial
250,000
$ S-1115 Call Michele Purcell
Pittsfield Multi-Family Business Opportunity S-1120
225,000
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Pittsfield Split-Level S-1117
269,900
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Dalton Ranch
179,900
$ S-1114 Call Penney Cardonnel & Toni Gage