Public Remarks: Welcome to The Black Mountain House, a meticulous reimagining of a 1976 home, owned and renovated by a design/build husband and wife duo. Up a winding gravel road through the Jug End Preserve, it sits perched at the heart of the Berkshires in the Taconic Mountains. Surrounded by 3,000+ acres of protected wilderness with waterfalls and hiking trails. Picture windows and glass doors pull the greenery inside this multilevel forest retreat. Entirely electric, spring-fed mountain water, brand new baths and Miele kitchen. Five bedrooms, room for the whole crew. Gather by fires, indoors and out. Screening lounge for movie nights. Cedar hot tub and Finnish sauna, perfect après-ski post Catamount, only 8 minutes away. Option to purchase furnished. There is simply nothing like it on the market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
4.96 acresLot Size
$584Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jen Harvey• COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
Bought with Timothy Wighton• STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC
Est. $3,058 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 18 Hilltop Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BCMLS #249810
Sep 9, 2026
Sold
$1,685,000
$584/sq ft
Aug 14, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2026
Listed
$1,749,000
$606/sq ft
BCMLS #240356
Oct 17, 2023
Sold
$700,000
$242/sq ft
Aug 25, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 2, 2023
Price Changed
$740,000
$256/sq ft
May 9, 2023
Listed
$799,000
$277/sq ft
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Public Remarks
Pretend you are a million miles away from everything in this original Jug End ski chalet, when in reality you can be in town in five minutes! Perched on a beautiful hill in Egremont and surrounded by protected state land, this home provides complete privacy and immersion in nature. Mature landscaping and colorful perennials frame the setting, complete with a frog pond and water feature. A path to a clearing provides a perfect place for a fire pit or just a place to relax and enjoy the gorgeous setting. The living space is thoughtfully organized over three levels, taking advantage of the views while providing at least one bedroom and full bath on each floor. The first level has one bedroom, a full bathroom, a large den/office area and a spacious sauna. The main level has an open floor plan, two more bedrooms and a full bath. Finally, The upper level rounds out the home with two more beds and a bath. Surprises and bespoke details abound, with space for a meditation room or additional office, and custom stained glass details that cast light and colors that change with the sunlight throughout the day. A brand new roof, newly paved driveway, large retaining wall and many more upgrades add to the comfort and convenience of the home. Please see documents tab for full list of recent improvements and details, and come see this amazing place for yourself!