Impressive Post and Beam Home - Perfect Getaway or Year Round Home - Hawley, Ma

This impressive post & beam home has been completely renovated and must be seen in person to appreciate all that it has to offer. The owners added an amazing great room and fabulous master bedroom constructed from oversized hand-hewn timbers. The beautiful renovated kitchen is open to the dining and great room area w/ cathedral ceilings, wood floors, & a handsome stone fireplace w/gas insert. The spacious master bedroom has cathedral ceilings and a large walk-in closet. In addition there is a full bath w/walk-in tiled shower, awesome hot tub room, front porch, large back deck, 2 car garage w/work shop & a pole barn. You will love sitting on the custom built pavilion that overlooks the surrounding 6+ open acres that is perfect for raising animals & gardening. There is enough acreage & frontage for potential building lot. This ideal country home is located near Berkshire East Ski Area, ziplines, alpine slide, whitewater rafting, fishing, & more! Less than 15 minutes to Shelburne Falls. $389,000

Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon April 5, 2014 Charlemont, Mass

April 5, 2014 – Charlemont, Mass.

The annual Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon features many of the best outdoor adventures in our area.  The five events – a 10k trail run, 18 miles of road biking, 5 miles of kayaking, a mile to the top of the mountain and a downhill ski to the finish – can only happen on the same day at the turn of the seasons. It may be a bit cold for road biking and kayaking and a bit warm for skiing, but here else can you do it all on the same day?

For additional information; how to sign up, team types, cost to enter, where to register, click over to the Berkshire Highlands Events Website.

Looking for a View in the hills of Western Mass?

If you are looking for the perfect second home with gorgeous views, take a look at these two properties!

This magnificent setting overlooks stunning panoramic mountain views and one of the finest vistas in the area. It is truly spectacular and a site to see. The architect designed year-round cottage is impeccably maintained and it is warm and inviting.  It is low maintenance and features beautiful exposed beams, wood floors, open dining and living area, woodstove with field stone facade and hearth, two bedrooms and a fabulous front porch and deck. Abundant windows, including floor to ceiling windows in the dining and living rooms, are perfectly placed for the three-state mountain views, huge skies and dramatic weather. This tranquil setting has 9.9 acres, and includes a stone wall and terrace, wonderful outbuilding for workshop or studio. There is underground power, phone and high speed internet to preserve the natural setting.  The quarter-mile driveway and unique topography guarantee the total privacy of this exceptional location.  Leyden, Ma  $395,000

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This beautiful log style home overlooks gorgeous mountain views and open farmland.  The sunlit rooms feature large cathedral ceilings, an open concept design and a view from every window.    The kitchen is open to the dining and living area with hardwood and tile floors.  The master suite has a gorgeous full bath with steam shower and marble surround. The full walk out basement can easily be finished for additional living space and it is plumbed for bath and half.  Perfect lodge or year round haven with recreation activities nearby including downhill skiing, ziplines, whitewater rafting, fishing and more! Hawley, Ma $269,000

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Attention Outdoor Enthusiast - 103 Acres - Views - Privacy

Attention Outdoor Enthusiast!  This property is a rare find! 103 acres located at the end of the road.  Complete privacy, breathtaking views, open land, blueberry bushes, hardwood, southern exposure and the list goes on!  You could be self sufficient and not have a worry in the world.  The solid Ranch style home has beautiful wood floors, open kitchen, dining and living area with a wall glass overlooking the mountains and field below! 30 x 40 metal building and a woodshed!  Must be seen! $270,000



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Wonderful Home in the Hills of Heath, Mass

This attractive Cape style home is larger than it looks and is located in a countryside setting on 2.38 acres.  This wonderful home features a good size kitchen, two dining areas, living room, first floor bedroom and full bath, and a fabulous sunroom that you will just love.  In addition the second floor has two large bedrooms and a full bath; there is a large deck that overlooks a picturesque back yard with views; full walk out basement and an attached 2-car garage. Well built and worth a look! Only $195,000
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Check out Charlemont New Hiking Trails!

Charlemont Trail System Trail Hike - Wednesday, May 9th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

A few landowners in Charlemont have come together to build a trail network in the center of town. Berkshire East, the Warfield House and Zoar Outdoor control over 1500 acres of mostly forested land and the three landowners,  with considerable support from the New England Mountain Bike Association, have developed over 20 miles of hiking and biking trails that are free and open to the public for non-motorized recreation.  A few upcoming events that are free and open to the public are: Trail Hike - Wednesday, May 9 at 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Meet at the Berkshire  East base lodge. We will drive up to the top of the mountain and then hike  the trails at the top.  Trail Work Day - Saturday, May 12, 9 am to 1 pm. Meet at the Berkshire East base lodge.  Grand Opening of the Charlemont Trail System - August 10-12. Join the  Charlemont Trail Systems Facebook page for details.

Pet-Friendly B & B in Charlemont, Mass

There is a new animal friendly place for your visiting family or friends to stay.  Cavalier Cottage is located on East Oxbow Road in Charlemont.  I worked with Pat when she purchased this home.  Being an animal lover myself, I was pleased she wanted to open a pet friendly Bed and Breakfast for guests and their pets to stay.   

Cavalier Cottage is a generously-sized, bright and comfortable private studio apartment on a beautiful, quiet country road perfect for dog walks!  This graciously appointed space provides people and their pets all the amenities of home.  Enjoy a delicious Continental breakfast with baked items from an excellent local bakery!  For more information visit the Cavalier Cottage website

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