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

12 BENTON Ave, Great Barrington, MA 01230

$700,000

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

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 Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,478 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,068 Status: Closed

Current Price: $700,000 List Date: 2/05/2016 Last Modified: 10/18/2024

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 213741

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

Contract Information

Original List Price: 895000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None

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: Yes
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
Property Use *(Stat): Investment

Building Info

Exterior Color: YELLOW & SAFFRON
Wood Fireplace #: 2

More Information

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 E Lovett

Last Updated: October - 18 - 2024

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