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O N O TA L A K E G E M - S I M P LY O U T S TA N D I N G
PITTSFIELD, MA
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The extraordinary design provides a feeling of privacy throughout the whole house and gives each room a breath-taking view across Onota Lake to the protected land and mountains beyond. All new in 2014 and meticulously maintained. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light. Fabulous gourmet kitchen, gorgeous bathrooms, stone fireplace, mudroom, second floor laundry. First floor bedroom and bath. Two bedrooms, bath, sitting area and bonus room on second floor. Radiant heat and ductless AC. Large deck with awning. Heated 2-car garage with workshop. Exceptional construction and materials throughout. Perennial gardens, raised herb and vegetable beds. Permitted dock. Ample parking on the paved driveway. Fabulous western sunset views. Lake living doesn’t get any better than this.
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Large 4-family located on main road, updated apartments, newer roof, replacement windows, vinyl sided, plenty of parking, large back yard, fully rented, $199,900 Call Charles at 413-358-5524
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PineCrest Estates, large lot, 3.2 acres $94,900 with distant views.
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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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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.
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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
LAKEFRONT PONTOOSUC!
Pittsfield - This year round waterfront property awaits you with sun rises on a welcoming deck overlooking the water or relax inside by the cozy stone fireplace. A unique four bedroom, one and a half bath home accented with wood floors, gas heat, great views, a patio, two-car garage and basement that provide ample storage. The second floor offers room for expansion. A patio provides more room for lingering in the calming atmosphere of waterfront living. Enjoy the benefits of nature, the soft lap of waves, and brilliant moonlight, the chance to venture onto the lake in personal watercraft or swim in the inviting water that borders the property. Fish, venture onto the lake in boats or other watercraft, entertain or simply sit and gaze out at the surrounding water and mountains. $699,900/R3073
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Looking for a neighborhood setting? This Lenox colonial is a great option! First floor - spacious living room, formal dining and large eatin country kitchen. Family rm with fireplace, a half bath and laundry. The turned staircase, spacious landing and wide hallway leads to 4 bedrooms. Primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, large bath with jetted tub, and separate oversized shower. Three add’l bedrooms and a full bath. Basement level is partially finished with space for workshop, craft room and more. Seasonal sunroom which takes in the large level yard and in-ground pool! Natural gas heat, attached two car garage and paved drive. Welcome home!! $627,500/R3071
Welcome home to this lovely contemporary cape less than 2 miles from Great Barrington with central A/C and two ground floor bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom. Enjoy the outdoors on the screened porch overlooking the backyard on nearly 2.5 acres. Ground floor features vaulted ceilings in the living room, dining room, and family room. The second level has a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Spacious loft overlooking the ground floor could be great home office! Beautiful private road with a shared pool and tennis court. the HOA covers the pool, tennis court, and snow removal. $575,000/R3052
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CONDO OPTIONS IN THE BERKSHIRES!
LENOX-BIRCHWOOD
Seeking one level living? Privately sited end unit at Birchwood. Fireplaced great room, two bedroom, two bath. A bonus with this unit is a fabulous screened porch for entertaining, summer dining. or simply relaxing. Includes attached garage. Birchwood features har-tru tennis courts and pool. Miraval and Wyndhurst Manor & golf Club is around the corner. Close to downtown Lenox, Tanglewood and cultural attractions. $399,900/C3059
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! Don’t wait and you’ll be able to be in your new home in 2022!! $659,900/C3050.
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Don’t miss this great one level condo minutes from downtown! Enjoy the vaulted ceilings and skylights, hardwood floors, two bedrooms and two full baths, fireplace, and central air! Minutes from great dining, Mass MoCA, and more! $160,000/C3030
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2 Family Flat. Fixer Upper. 1st floor needs to be renovated. Second floor finished and occupied. $99,000/R3074
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NORTH ADAMS
Conveniently located home within walking distance to hospital, downtown and Mass MOCA, and all the cultural activities North Adams has to offer. This 4 bedroom home provides plenty of living space for a growing family or Air BnB. In need of some updating and your own decorating touch! $149,900/R3064
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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 DEVELOPER’S TAKE NOTE!
SAVOY
Looking to create a compound in the Berkshires? A subdivision? Or just escape from it all? This parcel of land comprises 130 plus acres on a quiet country road in rural Savoy! Over 2000 feet of road frontage with acreage on both sides of the street - the opportunities abound in many directions. The 1870s old homestead has been used for summer seasons only (no heating system) but easy to open and close. One hundred plus acres of recently timbered and wooded acreage on the ‘’left side’’ while the ‘’right side’’ is another 30 plus acres of open manicured, level lawns and paths abutting state forest! First time offered and a must see opportunity! $575,000/R3055
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95 acres of panoramic views boast this spectacular, one-of-a-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. $985,000/L3003
OTHER LAND OPTIONS FOR YOUR OWN CUSTOM HOME! LENOX
Build your dream home on a culde-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
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Large 2,652 square foot duplex in good condition with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on each side. New Roof in 2019. Gas Heat, separate utilities, replacement windows including some in basement, enclosed front porch both in front and back. Pocket doors. Walk-up to large attic with floors. Within walking distance to Berkshire Medical Center. Please Note there is Surveillance Equipment on Premises.
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Dear Lynn, Well, we’re one of those couples that bought a house at the end of 2020 and paid way over list price for it, $88,000 to be exact. List price was $230,900 we paid $319,900. It didn’t appraise for that amount but we were putting a large amount down and there was so much competition so we just wanted to buy it. We had looked at 14 houses, put offers on 6 and lost every one of them until this one. We love the house but unfortunately, we have to move somewhere out-of-state. We’ve had a few offers but none of them are even close to what we paid. We’d be able to pay off the mortgage and have very little left so, as you’ve probably figured out, we would be losing most of our down payment. Do you have any suggestions? Treading Water Maybe Drowning Dear TWMD, Ouch! You didn’t say if your move was necessary, like a new job, moving closer to family or some other urgent matter. Assuming there’s no urgency, you
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may consider postponing your move. The market may improve for you but keep in mind, there are no guarantees. If you’re moving due to a new job, working remotely from home for an extended period of time due to the “hardship” may be an option. You might also consider renting the house out. You could hire a rental management company to assist you with that. They could do everything from showing the home and screening applicants to collecting the rent and maintaining the property. If a long-term landlord situation is not possible, you can still offset some of the costs by renting your home to vacationers. There are several sites you can utilize that can help you with that. This could offset some of the loss. If these aren’t viable options and selling is the only solution then you may end up selling at a loss. It would be wise to speak to your accountant regarding some of these suggestions before making a decision. One last thing. You didn’t say how long your home has been on the market. More time may be what you need.
Lynn Arseneau, CBR, GRI, ABR, CRS, is affiliated with Signature Associates in Pittsfield, MA For more info, visit LynnMovesYou.com or HomesInTheBerkshires.com
Dear Lynn, When I start looking for a house, how would I know if someone died in it, specifically, if it was a suicide? Does the seller have to disclose that information? I don’t want to consider any homes if that’s happened in them. Janet P.
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