1189 Ashley Falls Rd, Sheffield, MA 01222 (MLS# 231891)
$515,000
Sheffield, MA 01222
MLS# 231891
Status: Closed
3 beds | 3 baths | 2520 sqft
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Property Description
Built in 1738 by Colonel John Ashley, a prominent figure in Colonial Massachusetts and an early Berkshire settler, this rare and historically significant home has been lovingly maintained over the centuries to remain true to its original character. The home is situated in the bucolic village of Ashley Falls, a lovely hamlet of Sheffield, MA, and sits prominently across from the village green. The property is comprised of one acre with lush plantings and a traditional courtyard garden. In addition to the 3 bedroom main house, there is also a converted barn guest house with on open first floor living plan and loft bedroom. Once you step inside the house you will find beautiful hardwood floors and original details from handmade hardware to 12-over-12 windows, 3 fireplaces, and exposed beams.
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 595000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $515,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2020-08-15
Sold Price: $515,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Village: Ashley Falls
Assess Amt: 550500
Elem School: Undermountain
Middle School: Mount Everett
High School: Mount Everett
Assessed Year: 2020
Taxes: 7707
Tax Year: 2020
Page: 152
Concessions: 10K closing cost credit
Registry: South Registry
Street #: 1189
Street Name: Ashley Falls
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01222
Map Ref: Map 4.0 Block 2 Lot 9
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 7
Total Bedrooms: 3
Year Built Source: Owner
Yr Blt Description: Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions: 310 x 150
Lot Size SqFt: 43560
Frontage Apx: 460
Betterment: none
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2520
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1738
Acres Apx: 1
Remarks & Misc
Directions: From Sheffield Route 7 South to Route 7A, follow detour along Rannapo Road to center of village.
Marketing/Headline: Classic New England Village Colonial w/ Guest House in the Heart of the Berkshires
Restrict Covenants
Historical Restrict.: 1
Appliances Incl
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Unfinished: 1
Exterior Amenities
Fenced-Partially: 1
Hot Tub Outdoor: 1
Landscaped: 1
Patio: 1
Trash Private: 1
Deciduous Shade Trees: 1
Mature Landscaping: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Wood: 1
Fuel
Propane: 1
Garage
None: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Central AC: 1
Forced Air: 1
Furnace: 1
Hot Water: 1
Multizone: 1
Hot Water
Propane: 1
Interior Amenities
Bay/Bow Window: 1
Cable Available: 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Hot Tub: 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
DSL Available: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Corner: 1
Title V
Unk: 1
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Well: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Well Detail
Drilled: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Portabello
Fireplace Insert #: 1
Wood Fireplace #: 3
Easement
Unk: 1
Survey
Unk: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Views
Scenic: 1
Construction
Post/Beam: 1
Timber Frame: 1
Condition
Certified Historic: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Stove Permit
No: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Historic: 1
Post and Beam: 1
Salt Box: 1
Timber Frame: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Insulation
Unknown: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Wood: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2021-03-31
Under Contract Date: 2021-03-07
Contingent: No
Contingent Remarks: financing
Sold Date: 2021-03-31
Sold Price: $515,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: Historical Restrict.
Title V: Unk
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Well
Well Detail: Drilled
Sewer: Private
Easement: Unk
Survey: Unk
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Views: Scenic
Lot Description: Corner
Stove Permit: No
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Colonial; Historic; Post and Beam; Salt Box; Timber Frame
Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Hot Tub
Internet Service: Cable Available; DSL Available
Exterior Amenities: Fenced-Partially; Hot Tub Outdoor; Landscaped; Patio; Trash Private; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping
Appliances Incl: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Post/Beam; Timber Frame
Condition: Certified Historic
Exterior Siding: Wood
Roof: Slate
Basement: Unfinished
Floor: Wood
Garage: None
Fuel: Propane
Hot Water: Propane
Insulation: Unknown
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Financing: Conventional
Supplements
The first floor offers a main floor bedroom suite in the converted wheelwright's shop, spacious entryway & sitting sitting room, parlor, dining room with bay window and country kitchen. The second floor offers two more charming bedrooms, an office nook, and storage space.
Mechanical updates and systems include a well-maintained slate roof on the main house and newer asphalt roof on guest house, newer boiler (2013), central A/C on the first floor and hot-tub on the patio.
Conveniently located 15 minutes from Great Barrington, MA and Salisbury, CT, 2.5 hours to NYC & Boston metro areas, and surrounded by some of the most beautiful country roads and rural vistas to be found anywhere in New England.
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Listing Office: ALDEN COUNTRY REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Listing Agent: Dan Alden
Last Updated: August - 22 - 2024
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