795 Rannapo Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) A true historic treasure, beautifully expanded yet perfectly preserved, might grace our market once or twice in a lifetime: such a treasure is the Maj. General John Ashley House (c. 1740, renov. 1762, 1857, 1984, 1992). Upon a bucolic bend of the gentle Housatonic, this elegant Colonial country estate reminds us that the real luxuries are timeless— cozy rooms filled with family and friends, summer evenings dining under the stars, fireplaces flickering and ember-warm through the night. The home's impeccable Colonial style matches its pedigree: built by a participant in the American Revolution who was later instrumental in putting down Shay's Rebellion (in whose final battle, a scant 7 miles down the road near the eponymous village of Ashley Falls, Maj. Gen. Ashley was to play a decisive role), the estate is remarkable for both its elegant Greek Revival touches and for its thorough, sensitive, and superbly executed modern renovations. Expansive and welcoming, the full estate comprises both a guest wing and a main house, with no fewer than 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and a sauna, 5 fireplaces, 3 kitchens and 2 cast-iron stoves between them ... and that's not to mention the 2 office / media rooms, 2 screened porches, the outdoor pool and its palatial poolhouse, the garage/barn, the play-house, and, not at all least, the restful patio under the arbor, where one may dine al fresco surrounded by topiaries, hanging flowers, and the placid beauty of another perfect country day! Beautifully landscaped, embraced by woods and fields, this is a private sort of estate filled with quiet charms and sudden delights. From the restful screened porches and the many high windows the Housatonic bends gently by, while soft wide lawns invite the laughter of outdoor games, and offer the quiet of a stroll under evening stars. Every room speaks of its history, with original Colonial painted panelled walls, mouldings and cornices all attesting to the solid craftsmanship which has justly stood every test of time. For generations this home has welcomed close family and dear friends, and at the heart of the main house there is a kitchen ready to delight the hungriest and most discriminating alike. Sharing a chimney with the cathedral-ceilinged, high-windowed 'River Room', the kitchen and adjoining butler's pantry boast 2 full-size Subzero refrigerators, 2 expansive granite-topped islands and scads of granite counterspace, deep sinks, fabulous cabinetry, dishwasher and garbage disposal, 2 gas ovens, and a restaurant-quality 4-burner range. Both a fireplace and a cast-iron stove warm the winter night while the happy chef, finishing a few last touches, hears the pounding of feet from every sprawling quarter as the delicious smells draw them in; stoke the fire in the River Room, the chef tells one, and you two, set the table and bring the extra chairs — everyone's here tonight! And when it is time to draw another day to its end, there are so many options: the guest wing, joined to the main house by stone steps and a generous brick 'mud room,' is a warm and cozy miniature chalet, complete with heart-of-pine floors, comfortable wood timbers, its own kitchen, a lovely en-suite Br/bath combination which, courtesy of a pocket door, doubles as a half-bath for guests, and three adorable, restful bedrooms. The main house has the master bedroom suite, of course, and a generous original Colonial guestroom, both with fireplaces; fireplaces adorn the upstairs office/parlor as well, the convivial River Room with its wide views, and the traditional Library / sitting room which first greets any visitor entering through the original Colonial front door. There's so much more! The full craftsman's barn and workshop; the generous garage and post-and-beam 'Utility' house; the delicate stonework, massive old-growth trees, and decorative topiary hedges which adorn this superb property; the rear Italian piazza which adorns a casual entry from driveway to foyer to kitchen; the antique child's playhouse dreaming away on the back lawn; the expansive summer porch and the entertainer's dream that is the pool house as a whole ... with so much to offer, it is indeed our great pleasure to invite you to tour a true American original: a fresh, luxurious, and perfectly modern historic home.
Listing Details MLS# 217224
Location, Tax & Legal
- Registry
- South Registry
- Street #
- 795
- Street Name
- Rannapo
- Street Ext
- Rd
- State/Province
- MA
- Postal Code
- 01257
- Map Ref
- M:003.0 B:0004 L:0006.0
- Assess Amt
- 1367800
- Elem School
- Undermountain
- Middle School
- Mount Everett
- High School
- Mount Everett
- Assessed Year
- 2016
- Taxes
- 19614
- Tax Year
- 2016
- Page
- 166
- Concessions
- In-family sale.
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 3150000
- Limited Service
- No
- Agent Interest
- None
General Property Description
- Realtor.COM Type
- Residential - Single Family
- Sq Ft Liv Apx
- 6315
- Sq Ft Source
- Other
- Total Rooms
- 12
- Total Bedrooms
- 6
- Total Full Baths
- 6
- Total Bathrooms
- 6
- Parking Spaces Type
- Off Street
- Year Built Apx
- 1850
- Year Built Source
- Assessor
- Yr Blt Description
- Renovated Since
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 370260
- Acres Apx
- 8.5
- Lot Size SqFt
- 370260
Status Change Info
- Status Change Date
- 2018-05-07
- Under Contract Date
- 2017-12-29
- Contingent
- No
- Sold Date
- 2018-04-13
Building Info
- Exterior Color
- Antique Yellow
- Wood Fireplace #
- 5
- Wood Stove #
- 2
Remarks & Misc
- Directions
- From Sheffield, RT 7 south to South Main Street, right on Rannapo Road to 795 on left.
- Marketing/Headline
- An Early American Treasure!
More Information
Restrict Covenants
- Historical Restrict.
- Yes
- Unk
- Yes
Appliances Incl
- Cooktop
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Basement
- Full
- Yes
- Interior Access
- Yes
Exterior Amenities
- Hot Tub Outdoor
- Yes
- Landscaped
- Yes
- Lighting
- Yes
- Outbuilding
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Pool - In Ground
- Yes
- Porch
- Yes
- Privacy
- Yes
Flood Hazard Area
- Unk
- Yes
Floor
- Brick
- Yes
- Marble
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Fuel
- Electric
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Garage
- Detached
- Yes
- Oversized
- Yes
Heat/Cool/Vent
- Central AC
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Furnace
- Yes
- Multizone
- Yes
- Wood Stove
- Yes
Hot Water
- Electric
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
Interior Amenities
- Alarm System
- Yes
- Backup Generator
- Yes
- Cable Available
- Yes
- Fireplace (s)
- Yes
- Granite Counter
- Yes
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Inlaw/Guest Qtrs
- Yes
- Interior Balcony
- Yes
- Sauna
- Yes
Internet Service
- Cable Available
- Yes
- DSL Available
- Yes
Land Use
- Farm Land
- Yes
Lead Paint
- Unk
- Yes
Lot Description
- Adj to Protected Ld
- Yes
- Flood Plain
- Yes
- Pasture
- Yes
Water Features
- River
- Yes
- River Access
- Yes
- River View
- Yes
Title V
- Unk
- 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
- Unk
- Yes
Right of Way
- Unk
- Yes
Accessibility
- 1st Fl Bdrm
- Yes
- 1st Flr Full Bath
- Yes
Electric Type
- Circuit Breaker
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Energy Features
- Insulated Windows
- Yes
- ProgramThermostat
- Yes
- Storm Windows
- Yes
Views
- Pastoral
- Yes
- Scenic
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
Construction
- Timber Frame
- Yes
Condition
- Certified Historic
- Yes
Roof
- Slate
- Yes
- Wood Shake
- Yes
Stove Permit
- Unk
- Yes
Style
- Colonial
- Yes
- Greek Revival
- Yes
- Historic
- Yes
- Timber Frame
- Yes
Zoning
- Residential
- Yes
Seller Disc
- No
- Yes
Exterior Siding
- Clapboard
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Possession
- To Be Determined
- Yes
Financing
- Cash
- Yes
Property Features
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | First |
| Dining Room | First |
| Family Room | First |
| Living Room | First |
| Bedroom 1 | First |
| Full Bathroom | First |
| Den | First |
| Primary Bedroom | Second |
| Full Bathroom | Second |
| Bedroom 3 | Second |
| Bedroom 4 | Second |
| Bedroom | Second |
| Media Room | Third |
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