A singular opportunity to reimagine one of Lenox's historic Berkshire estates. Set on 11.90± acres just minutes from downtown Lenox and the cultural attractions of the Berkshires, Overlee was built in 1903 for Samuel Frothingham and designed by Adams & Warren in an Elizabethan/Jacobean Revival style.The original mansion remains at the heart of the property, surrounded by broad lawns and buildings added during its later evolution into an educational campus. Much of the character of the original country house remains, including handsome woodwork, substantial fireplaces, gracious rooms, and a beautiful ballroom. Most recently used for classrooms and administrative functions, the mansion was originally designed as a residence, with bedrooms on its upper floors.Beyond the main house are two dormitory residences with approximately 24 bedrooms and shared common spaces, a separate multi-level building with commercial kitchen and dining facilities, classrooms, offices, library, conference and infirmary spaces, a substantial gymnasium, and additional support buildings. For a residential buyer, this unusual collection offers possibilities for guest and staff accommodations, studios, offices, recreation, wellness, or a multi-generational Berkshire estate, subject to applicable approvals.The gymnasium could accommodate fitness, indoor tennis, pickleball, squash, or other private amenities. Existing infrastructure includes public water, multiple electrical services, mixed heating systems, central air in the dormitories and gymnasium, commercial sprinklering in select buildings, extensive parking, and established internal circulation.Hillcrest currently operates on the campus under a lease through June 2027 and presently anticipates vacating in February/March 2027.This offering is for 349 Old Stockbridge Road only. The property is also marketed as part of a combined offering with 40 Frothingham Crossing; see MLS #73518284.For its next steward, Overlee offers the rare chance to inherit not simply a house, but an entire Berkshire estate—historic architecture, expansive grounds, and a collection of buildings ready to support a new vision.Offered at $2,295,000.
349 Old Stockbridge Road and 40 Frothingham Crossing together represent a rare 16.76± acre contiguous institutional campus and redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Lenox--one of the Berkshires' most established and sought-after destination markets. At the center of the offering is Overlee, a distinguished Berkshire estate built in 1903 for Samuel Frothingham and designed by Adams & Warren in an Elizabethan / Jacobean Revival style. Over time, the estate evolved into a fully integrated campus, thoughtfully organized around the original mansion and supported by a collection of dormitory residences, academic and administrative buildings, dining infrastructure, and recreational facilities. Today, the property offers scale and infrastructure that are increasingly difficult to replicate in the Berkshires: 32 dormitory-style bedrooms across multiple buildings, shared common and staff housing spaces, a multi-level academic and dining center, and a substantial gymnasium well-suited for athletics, wellness programming, or event use. Existing systems include public water, commercial sprinklering, mixed heating systems, and electrical capacity up to 600 amps in select buildings. The offering also includes 40 Frothingham Crossing, a 1,826 SF mid-century residence set on 4.74± acres across three contiguous parcels, offering flexibility for owner occupancy, guest accommodations, staff housing, or future subdivision and development planning. While currently operated as an educational campus, the property's scale, layout, and existing infrastructure create compelling long-term potential for a range of future uses. The combined acreage and campus framework lend themselves to a variety of possibilities, including educational or nonprofit continuation, retreat or wellness campus, medical or therapeutic use, hospitality or inn redevelopment, residential or senior living concepts, or a mixed-use institutional setting. Importantly, the property is not listed on the National Historic Registry nor designated as a Lenox "Great Estate," which may allow for greater flexibility in future planning. All buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding potential uses and approvals with the Town of Lenox. Hillcrest Educational Center currently occupies the property under a tenancy expected to conclude in February 2027, providing near-term continuity while allowing time for planning, permitting, and phased repositioning. Offered at $3,750,000 (combined offering).
MLS PIN #73518284
Aug 25, 2026
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$3,195,000
$83/sq ft
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$3,750,000
$98/sq ft
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Rare 16.76± acre contiguous institutional campus and redevelopment opportunity in Lenox, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires. Anchored by Overlee, a historic 1903 estate, the property includes multiple buildings with 32 dormitory-style bedrooms, classroom and administrative space, dining facilities, shared common areas, and a large gymnasium. Existing infrastructure includes internal roadways, parking, public water, sprinkler systems, mixed heating, and up to 600 amp electrical service. Also included is a 1,826 SF residence on 4.74± acres across three contiguous parcels offering additional flexibility. Currently operated as an educational campus, the property offers compelling long-term potential for institutional, residential, wellness, medical, hospitality, or mixed-use concepts. Buyers to conduct due diligence.
BCMLS #245369
Mar 7, 2025
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$3,100,000
$81/sq ft
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 349 Old Stockbridge Rd
$2,186,457
$109K under list price of $2.30M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $555K to $1.2M.