327 Chester Rd, Becket, MA 01223
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) 327 Chester Road A private Berkshire estate -- 220± contiguous acres, embraced by State forest BECKET, MASSACHUSETTS In the eastern Berkshires, 327 Chester Road unfolds across 220± contiguous acres of woodland, water, and meadow -- a single, unbroken estate wrapped on three sides by some 680 acres of permanently protected state forest. Two brooks wind through the land to a private pond; miles of groomed trails open the woods to walking, x-country skiing and horseback riding. A beautifully remodeled residence offers a finished, low-maintenance retreat from which to take it all in. It is that rare thing -- a turnkey estate, ready to enjoy from the first day, in a setting that can never be built upon or assembled again. AT A GLANCE " 220± contiguous acres, one unbroken parcel " Three sides bordered by some 680 acres of state forest " Fully remodeled residence, about 1,200 sq ft " Two new decks and an enclosed outdoor shower " Large barn -- concrete floor and loft " Private pond of approximately four acres " Walker and Spark Brooks -- designated wild-trout water " Miles of groomed trails, with a bridge over the brook THE LAND The defining gift of this estate is permanence. Bounded on three sides by state forest, its long horizons and deep privacy are permanent: the land beyond cannot be developed, subdivided, or changed. An owner holds 220 acres with the quiet enjoyment of hundreds more -- a protected viewshed and a stillness that cannot be purchased where large tracts have been carved away. Contiguous parcels of this scale have all but vanished from the region; to hold one, whole and protected, is to own something that can be passed on to generations and is very difficult to replicate. WATER & WILD TROUT Walker and Spark Brooks thread the woods and feed a private pond of approximately four acres -- a place to swim, to skate, to cast a line, or simply to sit beside. Walker Brook is recognized by the Commonwealth as a cold water fishery, home to wild brook and brown trout, and lies within the Westfield River watershed -- the first river system in Massachusetts to earn National Wild & Scenic designation. Few private properties offer living, wild trout water of their own. THE RESIDENCE & BARN The residence has been comprehensively remodeled and is ready to enjoy: new flooring, windows, and doors; a new kitchen and appliances; renovated baths; new electrical and fixtures, heating, basement insulation, and a new basement garage door; and two new exterior decks with an enclosed outdoor shower for coming in from the trail or the pond. Compact and effortless to keep, it is a true retreat. Nearby, a large barn -- concrete floor and generous loft -- stands ready for horses, equipment, a workshop, a studio, or gatherings, extending the life of the estate well beyond the house itself. TRAILS & THE SEASONS Miles of groomed trails lace the property and cross the water by an existing bridge, inviting walking, riding, and cross-country skiing through every season -- fall color, winter quiet, the green rush of spring, and long summer light on the pond. What makes 327 Chester Road extraordinary is not any single feature but the way they come together and cannot be taken apart -- protected land, private water, wild trout, groomed trails, and a finished home, held whole in one irreplaceable parcel. It is an estate to be enjoyed now and held for generations, and one that, by its very nature, cannot be assembled again.
Listing Details MLS# 249146
Location, Tax & Legal
- Registry
- Middle Registry
- Street #
- 327
- Street Name
- Chester
- Street Ext
- Rd
- State/Province
- MA
- Postal Code
- 01223
- Map Ref
- M:414 L:39.1
- Elem School
- Becket Washington
- Middle School
- Nessacus Regional
- High School
- Wahconah Regional
- Assessed Year
- 2025
- Taxes
- 13599
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Page
- 317
Contract Information
- Accessory Dwelling Unit
- No
- Original List Price
- 2750000
- Limited Service
- No
- Agent Interest
- None
General Property Description
- Realtor.COM Type
- Residential - Single Family
- Sq Ft Liv Apx
- 1183
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
- Total Rooms
- 5
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Full Baths
- 2
- Total Half Baths
- Yes
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Garage Stalls
- 3
- Parking Spaces Type
- Garaged & Off-Street
- Surveillance
- No
- Year Built Apx
- 1983
- Year Built Source
- Assessor
- Yr Blt Description
- Renovated Since
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 3050'x4,000'
- Acres Apx
- 220
- Lot Size SqFt
- 9583200
- Frontage Apx
- 4000
Status Change Info
- Status Change Date
- 2026-04-12
Building Info
- Exterior Color
- Dark gray
- Wood Fireplace #
- Yes
Remarks & Misc
- Directions
- Rte 20E from Lee, 6/10 mi. after rte 8 turns north to Pittsfield. Small Dr, easy to miss. No sign.
- Marketing/Headline
- Fabulous 220 Acre Property with Pond and Rushing Streams
More Information
Restrict Covenants
- No
- Yes
Appliances Incl
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Range Hood
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Basement
- Full
- Yes
- Unfinished
- Yes
Exterior Amenities
- Deck
- Yes
Flood Hazard Area
- Unk
- Yes
Floor
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Laminate
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Fuel
- Propane
- Yes
Garage
- Oversized
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Heat/Cool/Vent
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Furnace
- Yes
Hot Water
- Propane
- Yes
Interior Amenities
- Fireplace (s)
- Yes
- Stone Countertop
- Yes
Internet Service
- Fiber Optic Availabl
- Yes
Land Use
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
Lead Paint
- N/A, built 1978 or later
- Yes
Lot Description
- Irregular Shape
- Yes
- Wooded
- Yes
Water Features
- Brook
- Yes
- Frontage on Water
- Yes
- Lake
- Yes
- Pond
- Yes
- Pond Access
- Yes
- River
- Yes
- River Access
- Yes
- River View
- Yes
Title V
- Pass
- Yes
Underground Oil Tank
- No
- Yes
Water
- Well
- Yes
Right to Farm Comm
- Yes
- Yes
Well Detail
- Drilled
- Yes
Sewer
- Private
- Yes
Easement
- Unk
- Yes
Survey
- Unk
- Yes
Right of Way
- Unk
- Yes
Accessibility
- 1st Flr Full Bath
- Yes
Electric Type
- 200 Amp
- Yes
- Circuit Breaker
- Yes
Energy Features
- Insulated Doors
- Yes
- Insulated Windows
- Yes
- ProgramThermostat
- Yes
Views
- Distant
- Yes
- Hill/Mountain
- Yes
- Lake
- Yes
- Pond
- Yes
- Scenic
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
Construction
- Timber Frame
- Yes
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Condition
- Recently Renovated
- Yes
Roof
- Fiberglass
- Yes
- Asphalt Shingles
- Yes
Style
- Cape
- Yes
Zoning
- Residential
- Yes
Insulation
- Fiberglass
- Yes
Seller Disc
- No
- Yes
Exterior Siding
- Shingle
- Yes
- Vinyl
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Property Features
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Remarks | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 12.00 | 25.00 | Open to Dining Area. Decks and View | 300.00 |
| Kitchen | First | 12.00 | 25.00 | Open to Dining Area | 300.00 |
| Full Bathroom | First | ||||
| Laundry | First | ||||
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 12.00 | 19.00 | Balcony and View | 228.00 |
| Primary Bathroom | Second | ||||
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 11.00 | 21.50 | 236.50 | |
| Half Bathroom | Second |
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