771 West Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257 (MLS# 246653)

$2,300,000

771 West Rd
Sheffield, MA 01257
MLS# 246653
Status: Closed
6 beds | 9 baths | 5219 sqft

Broken Hill: An American Shingle Style Lodge on 10.8 acres

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Broken Hill: exquisite privacy yet 3 miles to downtown Great Barrington

The carriage barn, reimagined for 2025 and finished inside.

The lawn adjacent to the 1200sf bluestone patio

The 18' wide by 45' long gunite pool with dark plaster bottom

The classic covered carriage entryway to the home

Arrive at the home through the original Dutch Door entryway to the gracious foyer with contemporary chandelier

Rich, honey colored parquet flooring with an inlaid border

The 'living hall', a classic element of the distinctly American Shingle style architecture and design with a stone fireplace at the center

The leaded glass curved alcove with transom window

Another element of Shingle style homes is indoor - outdoor living with very large windows to bring the light and life inside

The generous screened porch through two French doors off the living room

Back through the front entry hall is the dining room

Intricately inlaid original floors in the dining room and a huge bay window

the dining room fireplace, one of five fireplaces, with the original leaded glass china cabinet next to it

The fully reimagined kitchen has both a. dining and lounge area with huge floor-to-ceiling sliders opening to the patio

the butcher block island with stools for prep and eating, one of the homes many book cases - perfect for cookbooks

soapstone counters flank the modern steel sink looking out over the patio

the reimagined kitchen is seamlessly woven into the home's historic fabric

adjacent to the kitchen is the thoroughly practical pantry and laundry room

once upon a time this was the butler's pantry, with original built-in cabinets for storage and room for a kitchen office

A cozy pine-paneled sanctuary where built-in bookcases climb to the ceiling

A gracious staircase leads to the private rooms on the second floor

This spacious room—perhaps once the primary bedroom—has found new life as an upstairs family sanctuary

The neighboring bedroom, which shares a hall bath, makes an ideal office with its charming window seat framing front lawn views

A grand bedroom with fireplace and bay window that feels warmly connected to the home's daily rhythms from its central location

The easternmost bedroom offers intriguing possibilities—imagine it joined with the adjacent family room to form a grand primary suite with dual baths

The thoughtfully reimagined hall bath at the top of the stairs

Once part of the servants' quarters, this intimately scaled bedroom retains its original built-in cabinetry and features a renovated ensuite, plus charming casement windows

A private staircase leads to two ensuite bedrooms, beautifully separated from the main floor plan—possibly original servants' quarters or family children's rooms. This independent wing offers wonderful privacy for extended stays, each room graced with casement windows and one with a clawfoot tub

the other with a sleek new bath seamlessly woven into the home's historic fabric

Perfect for multi-generational living or a home office that welcomes business guests, the first-floor bedroom at the home's western end offers complete independence with its own foyer, ensuite bath, and fireplace

a hidden attic room that feels like a secret—the kind of space that becomes a teenager's hideaway or an artist's studio or simply the place you go when you need to think

The Barn: Where Fun Lives
The converted carriage barn deserves its own mention—1,536 square feet of pure possibility

Art studio, game room, dance floor, whatever moves you

it's the kind of space that makes entertaining feel effortless and intimate gatherings feel special

the raised vegetable garden satisfies the urge to grow something with your own hands

This is a home for people who understand that luxury isn't about showing off—it's about quality of life, about having space to breathe and think and gather the people you care about

Property Description
Down West Road, just past Wyantenuck CC, a 1,500-ft drive climbs through towering trees. At the crest of Broken Hill, where the forest gives way to wide rolling lawns, sits one of the Berkshires' finest examples of American Shingle Style architecture—5,219 sf of cedar and stone. For those who know that real luxury is quality of life, Broken Hill offers space to breathe, room to gather, and peace that lingers. This 1910 Shingle Style home with soaring ceilings, and artfully scaled rooms that invite quiet and connection. The finished 1,536-sf second floor of the original carriage barn is now a light-filled studio, retreat, or entertaining space. Set on 10.8 acres, it offers exceptional privacy just 3 miles from downtown GB—an opportunity as rare as the setting itself. MORE INFO AVAILABLE

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Contract Information

Current Price: $2,300,000

Status: Closed

List Date: 2025-06-08

Sold Price: $2,300,000

Original List Price: 2450000

Limited Service: No

Agent Interest: None

Location Tax Legal

Registry: South Registry

Street #: 771

Street Name: West

Street Ext: Rd

State/Province: MA

Postal Code: 01257

Map Ref: M: 033.0 B: 0003 L: 0014.0

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family

Sq Ft Liv Apx: 5219

Sq Ft Source: Assessor

Total Rooms: 12

Total Bedrooms: 6

Total Full Baths: 8

Total Half Baths: 1

Total Bathrooms: 9

Parking Spaces: 8

Parking Spaces Type: Off Street

Surveillance: No

Year Built Apx: 1910

Year Built Source: Assessor

Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since

Lot Size Dimensions: irregular

Acres Apx: 10.8

Lot Size SqFt: 470448

Betterment: n/a

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-09-16

Under Contract Date: 2025-07-03

Contingent: No

Contingent Remarks: Inspection

Sold Date: 2025-09-15

Sold Price: $2,300,000

Title V Date

Title V Date: May, 2025

Building Info

Exterior Color: Cream & Stone

Gas Stove #: 1

Wood Fireplace #: 5

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No

Title V: Pass

Underground Oil Tank: No; Unk

Water: Private; Well

Well Detail: Drilled

Sewer: Private

Easement: Yes

Survey: Unk; Yes

Right of Way: Yes

Right to Farm Comm: Yes

Flood Hazard Area: No

Views: Hill/Mountain; Scenic; Seasonal

Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld; Irregular Shape; Wooded

Land Use: Horses Allowed

Stove Permit: Unk

Electric Type: 200 Amp

Style: Historic; Shingle Style

Interior Amenities: Backup Generator; Bay/Bow Window; Fireplace (s); Inlaw/Guest Qtrs; Soapstone Counter; Walk-In Closet(s)

Internet Service: Cable Available; Fiber Optic Availabl

Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath; 1st Flr Full Bath; 1st Flr Half Bath

Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Deck; Fenced-Partially; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch; Privacy; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping

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

Energy Features: Solar Panels Owned; Storm Windows

Construction: Wood Frame

Condition: Recently Renovated

Exterior Siding: Other; Shingle

Roof: Standing Seam Metal

Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Crawl; Interior Access; Unfinished

Floor: Ceramic Tile; Wood

Garage: Detached; Oversized; Under

Fuel: Electric; Oil

Hot Water: Electric

Insulation: Natural Fiber; Unknown

Lead Paint: Unk

Zoning: Agricultural; Residential

Seller Disc: No

Possession: Close Of Escrow

Financing: Cash

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FULL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: BROKEN HILL: 1901 SHINGLE STYLE MASTERPIECE Down West Road in Sheffield, past homes that hug the roadside, a 1,500-foot gravel drive climbs through towering trees toward something extraordinary. At the crest of Broken Hill, where the forest opens to reveal wide rolling lawns, sits one of the Berkshires' finest examples of Shingle Style architecture. 5,219 square feet of cedar and local stone that has been gracefully weathering time since 1910. THE ASCENT: The long climb up Broken Hill is part of the magic. No neighbors in sight once you begin the ascent. Just mature woodland giving way to a home that seems to rise naturally from the land. The covered carriage-style entry offers both shelter and architectural grace, true to early 20th-century country estate design. ROOMS THAT LIVE AND BREATH: Through the original Dutch door with leaded glass sidelights and transom, you enter a world where craftsmen understood light and proportion. The entry hall's gleaming parquet floors flow beneath a built-in bench where three generations have paused to shed boots and coats. To your right, the living hall unfolds with soaring ceilings and gracious scale, anchored by a massive stone fireplace and a curved alcove framed by built-in bookcases - the perfect reading nook. Floor-to-ceiling windows open to views of the lawn, while French doors lead to the screened porch: a true summer room, protected from storms yet open to every breeze. The dining room commands its own bright corner, with a tall bay window and original leaded-glass china cabinet. But it's the kitchen where modern life gathers, completely reimagined and fully open plan, yet inherently at home in the space. The bank of windows over the sink, the 48-inch Viking range, butcher block island for eating and prep, and soapstone counters - flow seamlessly to a family space where floor-to-ceiling sliders dissolve the boundary between indoors and out. A windowed porch off the kitchen serves as the everyday entry. It essentially functions as a huge mudroom with hooks and a bench where real life happens. The first-floor bedroom with full bath offers rare flexibility: guest suite, private office, or whatever your life requires. PRIVATE QUARTERS AND HIDDEN GEMS: Up the grand staircase, the second floor offers remarkable flexibility and scale. The home includes eight potential bedrooms - if every room that could be used as a bedroom were dedicated to that purpose - and five full baths. The septic system, which has passed its Massachusetts Title V inspection, is designed for up to ten bedrooms. The current family uses the home as a six-bedroom retreat, adapting rooms for office, creative space, or a family lounge as life evolves. Three of the rooms in the main wing are currently used as bedrooms, while one serves as a front-facing office with a window seat overlooking the lawn, and another functions as a spacious second-floor family room. The former servants' quarters are accessed by their own private stair and offer two matching ensuite bedroomsperfect for guests or family seeking independence. Tucked beneath the eaves, a hidden attic room becomes whatever you need mostartist's studio, teenager's hideaway, or simply the place you go to think. OUTDOOR ROOMS: A long bluestone patio stretches along the rear of the house, creating outdoor living spaces for every season. Stone-bordered perennial beds provide color and structure, while a raised vegetable garden satisfies the urge to grow your own. The 18-by-45-foot gunite pool is surrounded by open lawn and the land adjoins over 100 acres of Nature Conservancy land. The grounds offer views, peace, and privacy that will never be compromised. THE BARN: The 1,536-square-foot converted carriage barn is a destination in itself: art studio, game room, party space, or all three. With fireplace, bar, and a deck overlooking the pool, it transforms any gathering into an occasion. MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE, TIMELESS SOUL: Everything works beautifully: whole-house generator, central air, propane heat, five wood-burning fireplaces. The standing seam metal roof and hidden 16kW solar array allow for sustainable living without compromise. WHAT CAN NOT BE REPLICATED: The mature specimen trees, the conserved land next door, the architectural integrity of true American Shingle Style craftsmanship, and that rare combination of deep privacy just three miles from downtown Great Barrington - some things simply can't be recreated. Broken Hill is for those who understand that real luxury is quality of life: space to breathe, room to gather, and the kind of restorative peace that makes everything else possible. Time for your chapter in the story of Broken Hill. 5,219sf main house. - 1,536sf barn - 10.8 private acres. - 1910 Shingle Style. - Exquisite privacy just 3 miles to vibrant downtown Great Barrington

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Length	Width	Width	Remarks	Area	Area
Mud Room	First	23.75	23.75	5.33	5.33	Unheated, Windows with screens. Enter into kitchen	126.59	126.59
Kitchen	First	19.42	19.42	19.20	19.20	Modern renovation in last 10 years	372.86	372.86
Laundry	First	10.90	10.90	8.42	8.42	+ PANTRY Washer-Dryer, Sink, Cabinets, Fridge	91.78	91.78
Breakfast Nook	First	16.58	16.58	19.12	19.12	Definitely NOT a Nook! Space for lg table + couch	317.01	317.01
Dining Room	First
Foyer	First
Living Room	First
Half Bathroom	First
Half Bathroom	First
Den	First
Other	First					the former butler's pantry, a modern pantry, or ?
Bedroom	First					ensuite bedroom or office with its foyer-entry
Bedroom	Second					ensuite too, bay window & fireplace
Family Room	Second					or bedroom (or future grand primary?)
Office	Second					or bedroom with window seat
Bedroom	Second					ensuite, built-in original cabinets
Bedroom	Second					ensuite & independent (separate staircase)
Bedroom	Second					ensuite & independent (separate staircase)
Bonus Room	Third
Seasonal Room	First					THE BARN Detached and Awesome! 1,537-sf

Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Listing Agent: Chapin Fish

Last Updated: September - 16 - 2025

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