$5,100,000
Great Barrington, MA 01230
MLS# 239716
Status: Closed
4 beds | 4 baths | 6240 sqft
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Property Description
A rare estate offering in the Berkshires. Breathtaking southern and western views from this historically important Great Barrington estate. Designed by Charles Platt for Charles Freer of the renowned Freer Gallery in DC, and constructed of stone quarried from the property, this one floor layout was well ahead of its time. The main house has a large, comfortable living room with views from massive windows, a library, a gracious dining room, all with fireplaces. The property encompasses a stable and riding ring, pool, orchard, vineyard and two fully equipped guest houses and a caretaker's home. This is a rare opportunity to own a unique nearly 50 acre estate with magnificent views - all close to Great Barrington.
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 5900000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $5,100,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2023-02-09
Sold Price: $5,100,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Elem School: Muddy Brook Reg.
Middle School: W.E.B. DuBois Middle School
High School: Monument Mountain
Assessed Year: 2019
Taxes: 39142
Tax Year: 2019
Page: 046
Concessions: 50,000 inspection
Registry: South Registry
Street #: 24 & 30
Street Name: Berkshire Heights
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01230
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 4
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 6
Total Bedrooms: 4
Garage Stalls: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: irr.
Lot Size SqFt: 2014650
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 6240
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1918
Acres Apx: 46.25
Remarks & Misc
Directions: Taconic Ave. to Berkshire Heights Rd. Property at the far southern end starting at the stone pillars. No drive-bys please.
Marketing/Headline: Rare Estate Offering.Magnificent Views from this Historically Important Estate in Great Barrington.
Restrict Covenants
No: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Concrete Floor: 1
Finished-Partially: 1
Interior Access: 1
Partial: 1
Walkout: 1
Exterior Amenities
Barn/Stable: 1
Landscaped: 1
Outbuilding: 1
Paddock: 1
Patio: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch: 1
Privacy: 1
Deciduous Shade Trees: 1
Mature Landscaping: 1
Flood Hazard Area
No: 1
Floor
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Concrete: 1
Fuel
Oil: 1
Propane: 1
Garage
Attached: 1
Under: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Steam: 1
Hot Water
Oil: 1
Propane: 1
Interior Amenities
Bay/Bow Window: 1
Cable Available: 1
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Cedar Closet(s): 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Inlaw/Guest Qtrs: 1
Interior Balcony: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
Land Use
Farming: 1
Grove: 1
Hobby Farm: 1
Horses Allowed: 1
Orchards: 1
Pasture: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Irregular Shape: 1
Title V
Not Applicable: 1
Underground Oil Tank
No: 1
Water
Public: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Public: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Tan/stone
Wood Fireplace #: 5
Easement
Unk: 1
Survey
Unk: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Accessibility
1st Fl Bdrm: 1
1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath: 1
1st Flr Full Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Views
Distant: 1
Hill/Mountain: 1
Pastoral: 1
Scenic: 1
Construction
Masonry: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
Historic: 1
NE Farmhouse: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Masonry: 1
Possession
To Be Determined: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2023-08-11
Under Contract Date: 2023-03-28
Contingent: U/A Show
Contingent Remarks: inspection
Sold Date: 2023-08-11
Sold Price: $5,100,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Not Applicable
Underground Oil Tank: No
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Easement: Unk
Survey: Unk
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: No
Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic
Lot Description: Irregular Shape
Land Use: Farming; Grove; Hobby Farm; Horses Allowed; Orchards; Pasture
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Historic; NE Farmhouse
Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Cathedral Ceilings; Cedar Closet(s); Fireplace (s); Inlaw/Guest Qtrs; Interior Balcony; Vaulted Ceilings; Walk-In Closet(s)
Internet Service: Cable Available
Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath; 1st Flr Full Bath
Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Paddock; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch; Privacy; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Masonry
Exterior Siding: Masonry
Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Slate
Basement: Concrete Floor; Finished-Partially; Interior Access; Partial; Walkout
Floor: Ceramic Tile; Concrete; Wood
Garage: Attached; Under
Fuel: Oil; Propane
Hot Water: Oil; Propane
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: To Be Determined
Financing: Cash
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Living Room | First | Large with fireplace and incredible views |
| Dining Room | First | Beamed cathedral ceiling, plus fireplace |
| Library | First | with fireplace |
| Kitchen | First | |
| Wine Cellar | Lower | |
| Loft | Second | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | First | |
| Utility Room | First | |
| Other | First | Butler's pantry |
Lead Paint Disclosure 
Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Martha Piper
Last Updated: July - 18 - 2025
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