Public Remarks: Exceptional home in an idyllic setting with masterful stonework, stunning perennial gardens, mature fruit trees, pastoral views, wooded trails and lovely heated pool. The spacious abode is replete with delightful spaces and unique, quality finishes. Gracious Living/Dining/Kitchen opens to a blue stone patio framed with espaliered pears on one side and a serene screened porch, deck and pool on the other. Kitchen features Viking and Sub Zero appliances, honed granite, antique French tile floors, and wood stove. Large family room features French doors and radiant heated cherry floor. Generous guest room plus an office/fifth bedroom, one full and one half bath, two mudrooms and an entry foyer complete the first floor. Bright, high-ceilinged en-suite primary upstairs. Two additional bedrooms (one with "secret" loft studio) share a hall bath. Plus, a gym/yoga space and luxurious spa with jacuzzi tub, rain shower and sauna. Detached two-car garage with extensive storage/loft space. This home is perfectly situated in the heart of all that the Berkshires has to offer. Minutes to downtown Great Barrington, lake Mansfield and both Butternut and Catamount ski resorts. Scenic walking and cycling routes right outside your front door. All of this and the lowest taxes in south county. Recently updated mechanicals, including a whole-house generator, tons of storage there are too many features to list. Please see Detailed Property Notes (under Documents Tab) for more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
3.38 acresLot Size
$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Barney Stein• LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC
Bought with Jen Harvey• BERKSHIRE PROPERTY AGENTS, LLC
EXCEPTIONAL home set in the quiet village of Alford. Only 4.5 miles to the center of Great Barrington. Gracious open floor plan with access to screened porch, deck and delightful kitchen garden. Living room with wood burning fireplace. Cook's kitchen wih Viking range, Sub Zero and wood burning stove. 4.5 baths tiled with tumbled marble. Spa with whirlpool and sauna. Next to a full bath and with a closet, the library could serve as a first floor bedroom. Large first floor wing with yoga studio (heated floor), music room and half-bath. Exceptional materials and craftsmanship throughout. Handsome Gunite pool. Mature perennial gardens, fruit trees and extensive stonework. Stream toward the back of the property. Oversized two-car garage with second floor ready to finish. LOW ALFORD TAXES
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$182,100 + $28,300
$210,400
2017
$3,072 (+27.2%)
$182,100 + $28,300
$210,400
2016
$2,416 (+4.1%)
$142,000 + $27,100
$169,100
2015
$2,320
$142,000 + $27,100
$169,100
Tax history for 15 West Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$182,100 + $28,300
$210,400
2017
$3,072 (+27.2%)
$182,100 + $28,300
$210,400
2016
$2,416 (+4.1%)
$142,000 + $27,100
$169,100
2015
$2,320
$142,000 + $27,100
$169,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.