12 BENTON Ave, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (MLS# 213741)

$700,000

12 BENTON Ave
Great Barrington, MA 01230
MLS# 213741
Status: Closed
4 beds | 3 baths | 2478 sqft

QUEEN ANNE VICTORIAN GAMBREL SHINGLE-STYLE HOME AND CARRIAGE HOUSE, TO BE EXACT, ON PRETTY SIDE STREET "ON THE HILL", JUST TWO BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWN

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GORGEOUS AND WELCOMING HOUSE , WITH A PROPER FRONT PORCH, BOW, BAY AND OVAL WINDOWS

NORTH FACADE SHOWING ALL THREE STORIES, ANTIQUE CARRIAGE BARN, AND HUGE SIDE YARD

EXQUISITE GRAND FOYER AND STAIRWAY WITH A COFFERED CEILING AND BOW WINDOW

RINGO'S HAPPY PLACE, IN THE DOUBLE PARLOR, FLOODED WITH LIGHT THROUGH WESTERLY-FACING GLASS DOORS THAT LEAD TO A PATIO

THE LIVING ROOOM HAS A FIREPLACE WITH A PERIOD SURROUND THAT HAS AN OVAL MIRROR.

THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOUSE OPENS UP FROM FRONT TO BACK

SIX BURNER DCS RANGE AND A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE IN THE KITCHEN

THE FORMER KITCHEN BECAME THE MUD/LAUNDRY ROOM. FANTASTIC FOR FOUR SEASON LIVING

THE FORMER CLOAK ROOM IS USED AS A COMPUTER ROOM

THE ELEGANT HALLA AND STAIRWAY ARE COMPLETELY IN TACT

LOOKING BACK TOWARD THE CLOAK ROOM, FOYER, AND LIVING ROOM

THE FINISHED SECOND FLOOR FOR EXTRA GUESTS,

OR AN OFFICE, WITH MORE ROOM IN THE ATTIC FOR A FULL BATH

WEST ELEVATION OF THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AND MAIN HOUSE, SHOWING THE SLATE ROOF

WELCOMING FRONT PORCH OVERLOOKS A VERY PRETTY STREETSCAPE

Property Description
Big three-story house on a popular block just steps from downtown GB. Large yard than most, the first floor has been opened up a bit for light and flow, with two fireplaces, stunning foyer stairwell, huge mud room, and cool powder room. Four floors and two full baths on the second floor, and a huge finished third floor for work or gaming. Remarkable original two-story carriage house. Great house.

Details

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Contract Information

Current Price: $700,000

Status: Closed

List Date: 2015-12-18

Sold Price: $700,000

Original List Price: 895000

Limited Service: No

Agent Interest: None

Location Tax Legal

Registry: South Registry

Street #: 12

Street Name: BENTON

Street Ext: Ave

State/Province: MA

Postal Code: 01230

Map Ref: M:019.0 B:0000 L:0010.0

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family

Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2478

Sq Ft Source: Owner

Total Rooms: 9

Total Bedrooms: 4

Total Full Baths: 2

Total Half Baths: 1

Total Bathrooms: 3

Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street

Year Built Apx: 1893

Year Built Source: Assessor

Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since

Lot Size Dimensions: 13,068

Acres Apx: 0.3

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2016-09-11

Under Contract Date: 2016-07-19

Contingent: No

Contingent Remarks: Mortgage

Sold Date: 2016-09-02

Sold Price: $700,000

Property Use *(Stat): Investment

Building Info

Exterior Color: YELLOW & SAFFRON

Wood Fireplace #: 2

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No

Title V: Not Applicable

Underground Oil Tank: Unk

Water: Public

Sewer: Public

Easement: Unk

Survey: Unk

Right of Way: Unk

Right to Farm Comm: Yes

Flood Hazard Area: Unk

Electric Type: 200 Amp

Style: Victorian

Interior Amenities: Cable Available; Cathedral Ceilings; Fireplace (s)

Internet Service: Cable Available; DSL Available

Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath

Exterior Amenities: Outbuilding; Patio

Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer

Construction: Wood Frame

Exterior Siding: Shingle; Wood

Roof: Slate

Basement: Full; Interior Access; Unfinished

Floor: Wood

Garage: Detached

Fuel: Nat Gas

Hot Water: Nat Gas

Lead Paint: Unk

Zoning: Residential

Seller Disc: No

Possession: Negotiable

Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Living Room	First	BRIGHT DOUBLE PARLOR, BAY WINDOW, FPL
Dining Room	First	FLOODED WITH LIGHT, GLASS DOORS TO PATIO
Kitchen	First	EAT-IN, 6 BURNER DCS RANGE AND A F
Foyer	First	WITH A GRAND FOYER
Mud Room	First	HUGE - PREVIOUSLY THE ORIGINAL KITCHEN
Half Bathroom	First	WITH TIN WALLS
Office	First	OFFICE, PREVIOUSLY THE CLOAK ROOM
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Full Bathroom	Second	WITH A CLAWFOOT TUB
Full Bathroom	Second	WITH A TUB AND SHOWER
Game Room		HUGE, CATHEDRAL, POSSIBLE BATH, STORAGE
Other		TWO-STORY ORIGINAL CARRIAGE HOUSE

Listing Office: BERKSHIRE PROPERTY AGENTS, LLC

Listing Agent: Timothy Lovett

Last Updated: October - 18 - 2024

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