978 Clayton Mill River Rd, New Marlborough, MA 01259 (MLS# 244124)

978 Clayton Mill River Rd, New Marlborough, MA 01259

$1,630,000

"Borders & Scrolls" Early American Brush-Stroke Wall Painting 1790-1820" Margaret Coffin

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,492 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,226,657 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,630,000 List Date: 9/24/2025 Last Modified: 3/10/2026

Overview

Description

The Ephraim Chapin House, a.k.a the ''Landlord Abel House'' was built in Chicopee c. 1725. In 1979 this handsome home & tavern was dismantled and relocated to Southfield. There it was re-erected upon a new foundation atop a hill, where it now resides on a 51-acre estate straddling the banks of Konkapot River. Once the beloved retreat of an artist and a serious collector of early American art and antiques this 3-story 4-bedroom home has been painstakingly rebuilt and restored. Original wainscoting in the ''keeping room'' is a rare example of interior decorative painting by the Scroll Painter, a documented but unnamed American decorative artist active the 1790's. Other details include original floorboards & exposed chestnut beams, center chimney with 6 brick fireplaces... (See ''More''.)

Supplements: The 1st floor includes 2 stately front parlors, the "keeping room", and a Shaker-style kitchen, with sunroom addition designed by architect Paul Clark in 2000. On the 2nd floor, the primary suite features its own dressing area and a full bath. The northwest bedroom and the southeast "Victorian bedroom" share a Jack-and-Jill bath. A foyer near the r ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 244124

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: South Registry
Street #: 978
Street Name: Clayton Mill River
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01259
Village: Southfield
Assess Amt: 2599500
Elem School: NM Central
Middle School: Mount Everett
High School: Mount Everett
Assessed Year: 2024
Taxes: 12144
Tax Year: 2024
Concessions: No

Contract Information

Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 249000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 4492
Sq Ft Source: Other
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 2
Total Bathrooms: 5
Garage Stalls: 2
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Year Built Apx: 1979
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Actual
Lot Size Dimensions: 51.116
Acres Apx: 51.12
Lot Size SqFt: 2226657

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-01-09
Under Contract Date: 2025-11-26
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2026-01-09

Title V Date

Title V Date: 3/29/24

Building Info

Exterior Color: Beige

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Additional Disclosures: New HVAC system to be installed by seller. Property was recently subdivided from a larger estate and includes approx 13.6 by the house and approx 37.5 acres on the other side of the Konkapot river. Property card does not yet reflect lesser acreage. Sellers retain an easement on the property - a path approximately 10 feet wide along the Westerly border of the Konkapot River for the purposes of walking and hiking. House square footage includes heated 3rd Floor.
Directions: From Mill River travel south on Clayton Mill River 2.4 miles. Property on left. From Main St. Sheffield: Take Maple St to Hewins. Left on Shunpike Rd. At Stop sign turn left on Clayton Mill River Rd. Bear left to stay on Clayton Mill River. #978 is on the right.
Marketing/Headline: The Ephraim Chapin House c.1725. 51 acres along the Konkapot River

Restrict Covenants

No: Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wtr Treatment-Own: Yes

Basement

Bulk head: Yes
Concrete Floor: Yes
Full: Yes
Interior Access: Yes

Exterior Amenities

Patio: Yes
Deciduous Shade Trees: Yes

Flood Hazard Area

No: Yes

Floor

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Cork: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes
Oil: Yes
Propane: Yes

Garage

Attached: Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Attic Fan: Yes
Boiler: Yes
Central AC: Yes
Ductless Wall Unit A/C System: Yes
Electric: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Furnace: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
HVAC Zones: Yes
Radiant: Yes

Hot Water

Propane: Yes

Interior Amenities

Alarm System: Yes
Backup Generator: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
Fireplace (s): Yes
Radiant Heat: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes
Sun Room: Yes
Vaulted Ceilings: Yes

Internet Service

Cable Available: Yes

Lead Paint

Unk: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Shape: Yes
Pasture: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Water Features

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

Title V

Pass: Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk: Yes

Water

Private: Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes: Yes

Sewer

Private: Yes

Easement

Yes: Yes

Survey

Yes: Yes

Right of Way

Unk: Yes

Accessibility

1st Flr Half Bath: Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp: Yes

Views

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

Construction

Post/Beam: Yes
Timber Frame: Yes

Roof

Wood Shake: Yes

Style

Colonial: Yes
Historic: Yes
NE Farmhouse: Yes
Post and Beam: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Insulation

Foam: Yes

Seller Disc

No: Yes

Exterior Siding

Clapboard: Yes

Possession

Immediately: Yes

Financing

Cash: Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No Title V: Pass Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Private Sewer: Private Easement: Yes Survey: Yes Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: No Views: Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic; Seasonal; Water Water Features: Close to Water; Frontage on Water; River; River Access Lot Description: Irregular Shape; Pasture; Wooded Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Colonial; Historic; NE Farmhouse; Post and Beam Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Backup Generator; Cable Available; Cathedral Ceilings; Fireplace (s); Radiant Heat; Skylight(s); Sun Room; Vaulted Ceilings Internet Service: Cable Available Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath Exterior Amenities: Patio; Deciduous Shade Trees Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer; Wtr Treatment-Own Construction: Post/Beam; Timber Frame Exterior Siding: Clapboard Roof: Wood Shake Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Full; Interior Access Floor: Ceramic Tile; Cork; Wood Garage: Attached Fuel: Electric; Oil; Propane Hot Water: Propane Insulation: Foam Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Immediately Financing: Cash

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Living Room	First	Fireplace
Living Room	First	Fireplace
Sunroom	First
Kitchen	First	'Birthing Room'
Living Room	First	'Keeping Room' Fireplace
Laundry	First
Foyer	First
Half Bathroom	First
Primary Bedroom	Second	Fireplace
Primary Bathroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second	Fireplace
Full Bathroom	Second
Bedroom 3	Second	'Victorian Room'. Fireplace
Foyer	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Great Room	Third	Artist's Studio
Half Bathroom	Third

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Floor Plans 1st Floor ›

Floor Plans 2nd Floor ›

Floor Plans 3rd Floor ›

Listing Office: LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC

Listing Agent: Vashti Poor

Last Updated: March - 10 - 2026

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