285 N Beech Plain Rd, Sandisfield, MA 01255

Public Remarks: PERIOD HOME RE-IMAGINED! A Hillside 3 bedroom - 2 bath home extensively renovated (including a brand new vaulted family room with loft), barn, nearly 3 acres and even a brook with a waterfall over the colonial-era dam - the site of a mill from nearly 200 years ago. The barn provides functional storage and a workshop. Yet there is much more to this property including a Photovoltaic Solar System! 285 North Beech Plain Road is a truly unique property that preserves its country farmhouse charm even as its footprint has expanded to offer an array of new living spaces. Fall asleep to the soothing flow of Benton Brook as it cascades over your own colonial stone dam. You enter the home by crossing over the wide porch that brings you into a warm, comfortable great room which combines the foyer, dining room and the living room and wood floors throughout. The country kitchen has a huge window to let the sun pour in, and a practical, large pantry, and an adjacent full bath. Above the kitchen is a very private and separate loft-style den or office with wideboard floors. There are three bedrooms upstairs, a second full bath with country charm, and a practical second floor laundry room. If the focal point of the first floor is the open-plan living area/great room then doubtless the second floor’s centerpiece is the just built family room with a soaring ceiling and fine attention to detail. The barn provides a great workshop and storage above. With nearly 3 acres there’s room to roam or let the dogs run...but you might just as likely find yourself relaxing, watching, and listening to your own waterfall. History & Construction of the home The core 600 square feet of the house dates to the 1930s with wide pine flooring and the country kitchen. In the 1980s the original house was renovated with new electrical service, insulation, etc as well as an expansion that added over 1000 square feet including the great room (open plan living room) featuring a hardwood oak beam, fireplace and a built-in flat screen TV that is included with the sale; and additional bedrooms with hardwood floors and abundant light. A more recent addition added another bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and a large walk-in closet. Just completed is the spectacular, double height family room with a unique arched beam and a stained glass window. The family room also features a loft, pellet stove and beautiful craftsman details. Cedar siding, mahogany trim, and a large porch are just a few of the fine details on the exterior of the home. The home has enjoyed Broadband internet with Verizon DSL, and it is wired with high speed wiring (cat 5e+) and video (coax). Cell phone reception varies in the house from '2-3 bars', carrier dependent. Save every single month on your electric bills from the local power company because you have the sun making your meter spin backwards thanks to the daily energy output of the 2.76 kW roof-mount solar photovoltaic system. (Look under ‘Photo Tour’ or in the document section in “Details” for floor plan sketches) Location & Nearby Amenities Located on a quiet country road in the northeast corner of Sandisfield, this home offers abundant privacy, yet access to Routes 8 and 23 is mere minutes away. You may be in a rural Berkshire town, yet you can walk to the center of Otis village and the library, post office, bank, general store, churches and even two eateries. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, renowned in the nation, is less than 15 minutes away, and great shopping in Lee (including the outlets) and in Great Barrington are just about a 20-25 minute drive. Otis Reservoir, Massachusetts largest recreational body of water at 1,065 acres , is close by and there is a day-use area with a beach and trails. One of the best kept winter secrets in the Berkshires is Otis Ridge Ski Area, just a mere mile or so away. A half mile walk south on Beech Plain Road brings you to the historic Knox Trail which connects five state parks/forests. This network of parks boasts upper and lower Spectacle Pond, undeveloped and adjacent to one of New England's few remaining old growth forests. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy four seasons of activity including swimming, hiking, tactical mountain biking, cross country skiing and incredible autumn views. Portions of these state owned lands are open seasonally for passive boating, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and recreational riding. This is a home for all seasons that has been beautifully cared for and renovated - and has many wonderful and unique features - yet is incredibly affordable. Call today and arrange a personal tour!