1975 Barnum St, Sheffield, MA 01257 (MLS# 240219)

1975 Barnum St, Sheffield, MA 01257

$1,500,000

The Colt Tavern on The Old Traveler Road

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,300 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 750,539 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 4/26/2023 Last Modified: 3/10/2026

Overview

Description

The Colt Tavern on the Old Traveler Road. This glorious 18th century property is every historic home lover's dream. Set on 17 acres of pastoral bliss with big sky and Taconic mountain views on a seldom traveled country lane. Around two centuries ago, the Colt Tavern was converted to a single family home and has since been lovingly restored with a Shaker-like simplicity by its owner, a renowned architect. The home's rich detail and depth of historic character are evident at every turn. Exquisite light is achieved through high ceilings and typical Georgian Federal architectural details, such as a five-bay facade with 12 pane over 12 windows, a Palladian window, and a center entry with transom window and sidelights.

Supplements: A large fireplace highlights the rear living room, in what was originally the tavern's kitchen. Original wood floors, doors, moulding, and hardware are found throughout. The home's first floor features a center hallway, two first floor living areas with fireplaces, a dining room with fireplace, kitchen, and a half bath. Four bedrooms and two full ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 240219

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: South Registry
Street #: 1975
Street Name: Barnum
Street Ext: St
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01257
Elem School: Undermountain
Middle School: Mount Everett
High School: Mount Everett
Taxes: 8802
Tax Year: 2023
Page: 53
Concessions: None

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1500000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3300
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 8
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 4
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Year Built Apx: 1793
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 750539
Acres Apx: 17.23
Lot Size SqFt: 750539

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2023-08-06
Under Contract Date: 2023-05-10
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2023-08-01

Building Info

Exterior Color: Cream

Remarks & Misc

Directions: Google Maps works well. From GB: Most pavement: 41 south, left on Kelsey, right on Foley, continue on to Barnum. House is last house on left before CT border. Or can reach Barnum by 7 via various routes, including Berkshire School to Salisbury Rd to Lower Barnum to Barnum. House is last house on left before CT border. From CT: heading NE on 44, left on Taconic Rd to Barnum. House on ri

More Information

Restrict Covenants

Yes: Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Bulk head: Yes
Full: Yes
Interior Access: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Barn/Stable: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Outbuilding: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Deciduous Shade Trees: Yes
Mature Landscaping: Yes

Flood Hazard Area

Unk: Yes

Floor

Linoleum: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes
Oil: Yes

Garage

Detached: Yes
Other: Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Central AC: Yes
Ductless Wall Unit A/C System: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Furnace: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Multizone: Yes

Hot Water

Electric: Yes
Storage Tank: Yes

Interior Amenities

Alarm System: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Fireplace (s): Yes
Granite Counter: Yes
Marble Counter: Yes

Internet Service

Cable Available: Yes

Lead Paint

Unk: Yes

Water Features

Close to Water: Yes
Frontage on Water: Yes
Pond: Yes
Pond Access: Yes

Title V

Not Applicable: Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes: Yes

Well Detail

Drilled: Yes

Sewer

Private: Yes

Easement

Unk: Yes

Survey

Yes: Yes

Right of Way

Unk: Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp: Yes

Views

Distant: Yes
Hill/Mountain: Yes
Pastoral: Yes
Scenic: Yes
Seasonal: Yes

Construction

Timber Frame: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Style

Federal: Yes
Georgian: Yes

Zoning

Agricultural: Yes
Residential: Yes

Seller Disc

No: Yes

Exterior Siding

Clapboard: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Yes Title V: Not Applicable Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Well Well Detail: Drilled Sewer: Private Easement: Unk Survey: Yes Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: Unk Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic; Seasonal Water Features: Close to Water; Frontage on Water; Pond; Pond Access Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Federal; Georgian Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Granite Counter; Marble Counter Internet Service: Cable Available Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Privacy; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Timber Frame; Wood Frame Exterior Siding: Clapboard Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Bulk head; Full; Interior Access; Sump Pump; Unfinished Floor: Linoleum; Wood Garage: Detached; Other Fuel: Electric; Oil Hot Water: Electric; Storage Tank Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Agricultural; Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Negotiable Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Foyer	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Family Room	First
Kitchen	First
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Primary Bathroom	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Full Bathroom	Second
Other	Third
Full Bathroom	Third

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Parcel Map ›

Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Listing Agent: Chapin Fish

Last Updated: March - 10 - 2026

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