771 West Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) 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
Listing Details MLS# 198470
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
- Assess Amt
- 756700
- Elem School
- Undermountain
- Middle School
- Mount Everett
- High School
- Mount Everett
- Assessed Year
- 2012
- Taxes
- 9717
- Tax Year
- 2012
- Page
- 179
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 1795000
- Limited Service
- No
- Agent Interest
- Agent's family member has financial interest in the property
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
- Yes
- 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
- Property Use *(Stat)
- Primary Residence
Building Info
- Exterior Color
- White
- Fireplace Insert #
- Yes
- Gas Fireplace #
- Yes
- Wood Fireplace #
- 5
Remarks & Misc
- Directions
- From Great Barrington, take Rte 23 West, turn left on West Sheffield Rd., this becomes West Rd. when you cross into Sheffield, house is on the right, at the top of the hill. Can't see it from the road
More Information
Restrict Covenants
- No
- Yes
Appliances Incl
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Range Hood
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
- Wtr Treatment-Own
- Yes
Basement
- Bulk head
- Yes
- Concrete Floor
- Yes
- Interior Access
- Yes
- Partial
- Yes
Exterior Amenities
- Outbuilding
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Porch
- Yes
- Privacy
- Yes
Floor
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Fuel
- Oil
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
- Solar
- Yes
Garage
- Auto Opener
- Yes
- Detached
- Yes
- Oversized
- Yes
Heat/Cool/Vent
- Central AC
- Yes
- Furnace
- Yes
- Heat Pump
- Yes
- Multizone
- Yes
- Steam
- Yes
Hot Water
- Oil
- Yes
Interior Amenities
- Alarm System
- Yes
- Bay/Bow Window
- Yes
- Cable Available
- Yes
- Fireplace (s)
- Yes
- High Speed Wiring
- Yes
- Inlaw/Guest Qtrs
- Yes
- Jet Tub
- Yes
Internet Service
- Cable Available
- Yes
Lead Paint
- Unk
- Yes
Lot Description
- Adj to Protected Ld
- Yes
- Wooded
- Yes
Title V
- Unk
- Yes
Underground Oil Tank
- No
- Yes
Water
- Private
- Yes
- Well
- Yes
Right to Farm Comm
- Yes
- Yes
Well Detail
- Drilled
- Yes
Sewer
- Private
- Yes
Easement
- No
- Yes
Survey
- Yes
- Yes
Right of Way
- Yes
- Yes
Accessibility
- 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath
- Yes
- 1st Flr Full Bath
- Yes
Electric Type
- 200 Amp
- Yes
- Circuit Breaker
- Yes
Energy Features
- Other
- Yes
- Solar Features
- Yes
- Storm Doors
- Yes
- Storm Windows
- Yes
Views
- Distant
- Yes
- Hill/Mountain
- Yes
- Seasonal
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Condition
- Recently Renovated
- Yes
Roof
- Metal
- Yes
Style
- Historic
- Yes
- Victorian
- Yes
Zoning
- Agricultural
- Yes
- Residential
- Yes
Insulation
- Blown In
- Yes
- Rigid
- Yes
Seller Disc
- No
- Yes
Exterior Siding
- Clapboard
- Yes
- Shingle
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Financing
- Cash
- Yes
Property Features
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | 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 | 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' |