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A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
WEST STOCKBRIDGE
PITTSFIELD
The ultimate in village living! Frontage on the Williams River Private courtyard and multiple balconies • 3 bedroom, 3 full bath Many opportunities and mixed uses in this commercial zone
One-level ranch home in a lovely Southeast Pittsfield neighborhood Gleaming oak floors, granite counters, crown moldings, 4-season sun room Fireplace • 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms • 2,000+ square feet
$519,000
$329,900
PITTSFIELD
LANESBOROUGH
HINSDALE, MA
One of the few remaining homesites 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Association pool, tennis and club house
Nine beautiful acres of land On a quiet dead end road minutes to Jiminy Peak Flat to gently sloped with some old growth trees
Views and rights to Plunkett Lake Beautiful lot for your dream home .35 acres with public sewer
$509,000
$75,000
$55,000
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Willing to go the extra mile. Not figuratively, literally. You can’t help what house you fall in love with. Near or far, I will go to that perfect spot. Negotiating is simply about being honest. It’s always my compass to get you where you need to be.
our initial viewings to our home inspection,
she took care of everything. Prompt to respond, she makes you feel like a priority. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home!
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338 South St. Pittsfield, MA
1st floor - 1000 & 1400 sq ft offices 2nd floor - two 3 room, 1 bedroom apts, 2 car garage, on-site parking
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Barrington Brook stand-alone condo! If you’re seeking one level living - this is the home for you! Spacious entry leads to great room with gas fireplace. Cook’s kitchen with large work island. Primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet, bath with shower and jet tub. Two other bedrooms (used as offices and den) and a full bath on the main level. The living area opens to a large screened porch - great for summer entertaining. Attached open grilling deck. The lower level is tastefully finished with a walk-out to stone patio. Large family rm, full bath and two addi’l bedrooms to accommodate guests. Bonus is a large workshop! Two car garage, large open lawn. Enjoy the condo community pool. Close to town. Move in for summer 2021! $814,900/R3024
Have you dreamed of a large home, vacation home, or country inn? This home could also be a great AirBnB! Then this is the property for you! In its past life, it was an inn and a boarding house, but currently used as a private residence. Located just around the corner from Jiminy Peak Resort makes for a convenient location to reach Williamstown to the north, or Pittsfield to the south. The potential here is enormous and low Hancock taxes add to the appeal! Fifteen rooms, 6.5 baths; two kitchens and so much more. Most windows have been replaced. New well and Title V approved septic in place. The house is sited on just under an acre of land, but comes with a separate .77 acre parcel across the street! $469,000. R3011
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! $549,000/C2929
1900’s 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
RICHMOND ESTATE LAND PARCEL WITH OR WITHOUT A WHITE PINES CONDO! RICHMOND ESTATE PARCEL PACKAGE 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
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
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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
Motivated seller. Let tenants help you with your mortgage. This duplex has lots of potential. Create your own first floor living space. Second floor is occupied. $116,500/R3008
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Realtor Associates:
Jane Kavanau 281-6903 Molly Thomas 441-3899
Mark Parsons 822-4169 Brian Wright 822-3830
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Marie Bourassa, PSA, SES, SRES 212-6174 Nicholas Sereda, SRES, 441-0694
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8room, 4bedroom, 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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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
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Lovely 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath colonial with one car garage, updated eat-in kitchen, updated gas boiler, newer electric service, vinyl windows, large dining room and living room with original molding and wood floors, quite, peaceful location, $139,900 Call Charles at 413-358-5524
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You’ve Got Questions? Lynn has answers.
THE PERFECT STORM by Lynn Arseneau
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.
Dear Readers, Wow, what a market! I’ve heard from so many of you that have put several offers on several homes only to be beat out from another buyer, frustrating to say the least. Right now, it’s definitely a sellers’ market and with so many buyers “fighting” to get their offers accepted it’s like many of us “seasoned” Realtors haven’t seen before. We’ve ridden the waves but this is a STORM! I can only say, make your offer as attractive as possible and be ready to possibly offer higher, a lot higher. Dear Lynn, I haven’t ever sold a home; I’ve lived in my home for over 50 years. I’m learning lots of things reading your column each month and talking to my children. I would list my home with a realtor but one thing I don’t know about are the boxes that can be attached to the door handle with a key in it so anyone can see it at any time. Who shows my house? That is a concern for me. Do I have to have it? What are my choices? Thanks for what you do! Emily Tocca
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your question. No, you do not have to have what is called a “lock box” on your door when you list it with a Realtor. However, if you choose to have the “lock box” a buyer’s agent will call your listing agent and he or she will give the combination for the box to the buyer’s agent so the key can be accessed to open your home. When they are finished the key goes back in the box and the box is locked. The buyer’s agent shows the property. If you do not want a lock box, then most likely your agent will be showing the home themselves. This is called “accompanied showings” He or she will be the only one with your key and will arrive, unlock the door, show your home and then lock it when they leave. Your Realtor will show your home. Just talk to your agent when you list your home, I’m sure they will discuss the best plan for you! Dear Lynn, My husband and I take very good care of our home inside and out. We are getting it ready to list it. Our driveway is blacktop but we have driven off the side onto the grass and parked on the lawn next to it. It’s all dirt there now and looks pretty bad. Today my husband told me a paver is coming to pave the bad areas at a cost of $7000.00! I don’t think that is wise financially at all! He
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says it’s an investment as it will allow more parking and is a good thing for a new owner. He wants to ask more for our house because of the repair. I’m all for being nice to the new people BUT $7000.00 worth of nice? Help me! “Paved Off” in Lenox Dear “Paved Off” (that’s clever BTW!) In my opinion, I would not spend $7000.00 to “fix” the driveway. If your husband is thinking, he will get that “investment” back in the sales price he is mistaken. Things like this, driveway repair, roof repair, boiler upgrade, new sewer pipe as a few examples do not add value, they do help with “saleability”. Maintenance is something we all need to do to keep the value of our homes, that’s expected by a buyer, good maintenance. Ok, your driveway, here are some suggestions. The least expensive way to fix this is to get the soil ready and plant grass. Rope it off, give it some water and once the grass is in, voilà! Some labor on your part but it will be well worth it. Another suggestion that would cost more money but look nice and allow for the parking. Dig out the areas a bit and fill them with white stone or gravel. It will look great and you won’t have to water it!
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