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Proudly celebrating 35 years of client-dedicated service! 48 Housatonic St., Lenox • 413-637-4200 www.berkshirehouses.com • info@berkshirehouses.com LENOX - Very careful attention was given to all the details in a top to bottom renovation of this gracious, lovingly restored Victorian. The home has many original period details, but with today’s amenities. Whether indoors in one of the two parlors, formal dining room, or gourmet cook’s kitchen, resting or reading in one of the four bedrooms, soaking in the primary en suite tub, playing or working in the third level expansive finished space, or lingering outside on one of the sun-drenched porches overlooking the professionally landscaped double lot with Goshen stone patio, fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and studio, you can enjoy every moment of Berkshire living, with the added convenience of being so close to downtown, to Tanglewood, and to Kennedy park. This is the Lenox in-town home of which you have dreamed. Call to arrange your private showing. RICHMOND - This picturesque property is on over five and half acres of groomed manicured land that faces east for a gorgeous morning sunrise and a beautiful view of the mountains. This cape style home features 2 bedrooms/1 bath on the first floor and 2 add’l bedrooms and a 1 bath on the second floor. The utilitarian mudroom is conveniently located between the two-car garage and the kitchen area. Many updates through the decades of ownership. There is also a well-maintained multi-purpose barn along with two other small outbuildings for storage. Privacy and only minutes to downtown locations. $499,900/R3198
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BERKSHIRE COUNTRY MEADOWS “TO BE BUILT” – PITTSFIELD Work with the builder to customize your 2-3 bedroom home from one of 4 remaining lots in this established community of single family condominiums. Enjoy on-site pool, tennis, fitness/clubhouse. Starting at $759,000 or purchase development rights and work with your own builder! Call for details! Boating at Pontoosuc Lake just down the road. C3050
LENOX - Wonderful opportunity if you’re seeking land and a spacious home! This 2800+ sq foot colonial boasts 4 to 5 bedrooms and sits on an acre lot! Sited nicely back from the road, privacy abounds. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, woodstove, natural gas heat and attached two car garage. Minutes from hiking at October Mountain State forest and kayaking. Updated electric, town water and sewer. Privacy fence with patio with amazing outdoor pizza oven! $624,900/R3199
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IN THE HEART OF THE BERKSHIRES! Much more than a piece of raw land, this estate parcel conveys with many permits in place to streamline your building process. This mountain-top retreat includes over eight private acres, but presents significantly larger as it borders a fourteen-acre parcel of town conservation land! Enjoy the serenity of views over mountains and meadows. Hike from your front door to enjoy mature hardwood forest and year-round brook. Permits for well, septic, scenic mountain and conservation work in hand. Constuction-grade driveway in place to the ideal building site. Two miles (5 minutes) to the main gate of Tanglewood and/ or Kripalu! $549,000/L2733
SAVOY - This is your one-of-a-kind opportunity to realize the dream of country living in the Berkshires! Looking to create a compound? Subdivision? Gentleperson’s farm? City escape? With over 130 acres and 2000 feet of road frontage options abound on Loop Road. The left side includes over 100 acres and the right side with the additional 30 that abut state forest. Hike right from your door. $495,000/L3055
LEE - Invest in a 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 NY, this property has unlimited potential. 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. Close to Tanglewood, Goose Pond and Appalachian Trail. $825,000/L3003
LENOX - Design your dream home and make this cul-de-sac neighborhood the site of your new home! Underground utilities, natural gas, town water and sewer. This 1.8 acre parcel. Close to Lenox center, Lenox Middle and High School. Minutes from cultural attractions and outdoor recreation! $209,000/L2970
DALTON - 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
RICHMOND - Thinking of building? Take a look at this two plus acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Richmond! The blending of a neighborhood setting with large parcels allows for privacy when siting your new home. Served by underground utilities and surveyed. Close to all cultural attractions. $114,900/L3188
SAVOY - Wow – a chance to build your new home in Savoy! Over eighteen acres on a paved road for easy access, this gently sloping lot affords privacy and some southerly views! Value option with north and central county attractions within an easy drive. $59,900/L3192
PERU - Here’s your opportunity to build your dream home on this raw land with electric on the road, fiber-optic available. It has privacy and views from paved cul-de-sac, 1 mile from Lake Ashmere! $26,900/L3174
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LEE - Build your dream home on Valenti Farm Road! This twelve acre parcel with roughed-in drive leads you to a delightfully private level building site. The paved cul-de-sac consists of five lots in total. This is the last lot - and the largest! Underground utilities - water, sewer, electric and cable. Location is wonderfully convenient to Lee/Stockbridge, MA turnpike. This is an opportunity not to be missed if a new home is in your future! $230,033/L3172
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WHOOOOO SAYS IT’S HAUNTED? 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
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