771 West Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257 (MLS# 198470)
$1,463,000
Sheffield, MA 01257
MLS# 198470
Status: Closed
6 beds | 9 baths | 6225 sqft
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Property Description
A Classic Berkshire Country Home, on a hilltop with acres of trees & lawns abutting Nat. Cons. land. Tranquility & complete privacy yet minutes to downtown GB & a stone's throw to Wyantenuck CC. Gracious rooms, original moldings, updated elec & plumbing, cook's kitchen, new metal roof & solar field powerful enough to turn the meter backwards, make this an exceptional manor house. SEE SUPPLEMENT
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Contract Information
Current Price: $1,463,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2012-05-25
Sold Price: $1,463,000
Original List Price: 1795000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: Agent's family member has financial interest in the property
Location Tax Legal
Registry: South Registry
Street #: 771
Street Name: West
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01257
Map Ref: 33-3-14
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 6225
Sq Ft Source: Owner
Total Rooms: 18
Total Bedrooms: 6
Total Full Baths: 8
Total Half Baths: 1
Total Bathrooms: 9
Garage Stalls: 2
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged
Year Built Apx: 1901
Year Built Source: Owner
Lot Size Dimensions: 470,448
Acres Apx: 10.8
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2012-08-30
Under Contract Date: 2012-06-29
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2012-08-30
Sold Price: $1,463,000
Property Use *(Stat): Primary Residence
Building Info
Exterior Color: White
Fireplace Insert #: 1
Gas Fireplace #: 1
Wood Fireplace #: 5
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Unk
Underground Oil Tank: No
Water: Private; Well
Well Detail: Drilled
Sewer: Private
Easement: No
Survey: Yes
Right of Way: Yes
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Seasonal
Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld; Wooded
Electric Type: 200 Amp; Circuit Breaker
Style: Historic; Victorian
Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); High Speed Wiring; Inlaw/Guest Qtrs; Jet Tub
Internet Service: Cable Available
Accessibility: 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath; 1st Flr Full Bath
Exterior Amenities: Outbuilding; Patio; Porch; Privacy
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer; Wtr Treatment-Own
Energy Features: Other; Solar Features; Storm Doors; Storm Windows
Construction: Wood Frame
Condition: Recently Renovated
Exterior Siding: Clapboard; Shingle; Wood
Roof: Metal
Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Interior Access; Partial
Floor: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Garage: Auto Opener; Detached; Oversized
Fuel: Oil; Propane; Solar
Hot Water: Oil
Insulation: Blown In; Rigid
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Agricultural; Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Financing: Cash
Supplements
A classic Berkshire country home, nestled on a hilltop surrounded by 10.8 acres of trees and lawns, and abutting over 100 acres of Nature Conservancy land. Tranquility and complete privacy yet minutes to downtown Great Barrington and a stones throw to Wyantenuck CC, gracious rooms, original moldings and hardware, inlaid floors, leaded glass, updated electrical and plumbing, a gourmets kitchen, new standing seam metal roof and a free-standing array of photovoltaic panels powerful enough to turn the meter backwards, make this a truly exceptional manor house that comes along once in a lifetime.
A long winding drive under a leafy canopy opens out at the top of Broken Hill to the south facade of a classic and elegant 1901 Berkshire country house. Located about 1/2 mile south of Wyantenuck Country Club on West Rd. the house is not visible from the street and offers complete privacy although it is only 3 miles to downtown Great Barrington.
At the top of the hill, a circular drive leads
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Width | Width | Remarks |
| Foyer | First | Wood paneling, elegant staircase; Length: 14'-6'; Width: 19'-2' | ||
| Living Room | First | Stone fireplace, leaded glass; Length: 19'-6'; Width: 31'-2' | ||
| Other | First | Bedroom or office, fireplace, full bath; Length: 12'-6'; Width: 15'-2' | ||
| Bedroom 1 | Second | fireplace, full bath; Length: 17'-8'; Width: 19'-6' | ||
| Bedroom 2 | Second | full bath; Length: 11'-0'; Width: 15'-3' | ||
| Other | Second | 15.33 | 15.33 | Sitting Room, window seat; Length: 14'-7' |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | fireplace, bay window, full bath; Length: 14'-3'; Width: 16'-6' | ||
| Bedroom 3 | Second | full bath, built-ins; Length: 12'-10'; Width: 14'-8' | ||
| Bedroom 4 | Second | full bath; Length: 12'-3'; Width: 13'-9' | ||
| Bedroom | Second | full bath; Length: 12'-3'; Width: 13'-9' | ||
| Den | First | bookcases, gas stove; Length: 10'-10'; Width: 14'-10' | ||
| Dining Room | First | Bay window, fireplace, built-ins; Length: 14'-3'; Width: 16'-5' | ||
| Kitchen | First | stainless appliances, antique stove; Length: 12'-3'; Width: 29'-4' | ||
| Laundry | First | Built-ins; Length: 8'-8'; Width: 11'-0' | ||
| Office | First | Built-ins; Length: 10-3'; Width: 10'-10' | ||
| Office | Third | Attic office | ||
| Seasonal Room | First | Screen Porch; Length: 10'-3'; Width: 26'-3' |
Listing Office: LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC
Listing Agent: Lance Vermeulen
Last Updated: August - 24 - 2024
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