138 Jug End Rd, Egremont, MA 01230

Public Remarks: This Dutch Gambrel surrounded by heirloom apple trees and bordered by the Jug End State Reservation enjoys dramatic northeastern views from the main living area and adjoining decks. A passive solar front entrance opens to a small foyer that flows to the living, dining and kitchen spaces. The main floor includes a half bath and additional bedroom/STUDY. MORE> There are 4 bedrooms, one full and one half bath on the second floor, and a large partially finished basement with additional full bath and workshop. The property is part of 11 shared acres within the Community Land Trust's Alvastra community. The house is being offered 'as is' and presents a unique opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful places in the Berkshires. Orchard House is 7 miles from the center of Great Barrington and close to hiking, swimming, skiing and a variety of cultural attractions. Jug End Reservation, the former site of the popular
Jug End Barn resort, is a 1,158 acre property managed for passive recreation and environmental research in partnership between DCR and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. For hikers, the 2 mile Jug End Loop Trail journeys through a mixture of open fields, northern hardwood and Eastern Hemlock woodlands. Access and parking is also available to the Appalachian Trail, on Jug End Rd. (unpaved section), linking it to Mount Everett State Reservation.