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1975 Barnum St, Sheffield, MA 01257

$1,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,300 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 750,539 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 4/26/2023 Last Modified: 8/07/2023

Description

The Colt Tavern on the Old Traveler Road. This glorious 18th century property is every historic home lover's dream. Set on 17 acres of pastoral bliss with big sky and Taconic mountain views on a seldom traveled country lane. Around two centuries ago, the Colt Tavern was converted to a single family home and has since been lovingly restored with a Shaker-like simplicity by its owner, a renowned architect. The home's rich detail and depth of historic character are evident at every turn. Exquisite light is achieved through high ceilings and typical Georgian Federal architectural details, such as a five-bay facade with 12 pane over 12 windows, a Palladian window, and a center entry with transom window and sidelights.

Supplements: A large fireplace highlights the rear living room, in what was originally the tavern's kitchen. Original wood floors, doors, moulding, and hardware are found throughout. The home's first floor features a center hallway, two first floor living areas with fireplaces, a dining room with fireplace, kitchen, and a half bath. Four bedrooms and two full baths are found on the second floor, and the attic features additional living space (with some finishing required) and a full bath. Two handsome restored timber frame barns with metal roofs are found across the lawn. They are suitable for a variety of uses, having previously hosted square dances, horse stables, auto and tractor storage, and a two-story workshop. Follow the path near the barns to the rear of the property and find sanctuary at a serene spring-fed pond, where one can watch turtles, birds, pollinators, and frogs in the warm season and ice skate in the winter months. Pastoral and private, the property also includes a large cleared field with protected views of the Taconic mountains, and sits across the street from over 500 acres of conserved land that protects the critical Schenob Brook ecosystem, one of the most significant natural resources in Massachusetts. Conveniently located to Berkshire and Connecticut attractions, and just 10 minutes to LaBonne's market in Salisbury and 20 minutes to Guido's in Great Barrington. New septic system installed in April 2023. Air conditioning on the second floor. Home security system in place. A bucolic Berkshires property with a serene sense of place unlike any other...come by for a visit at The Colt Tavern on the Old Traveler Road.

More Information MLS# 240219

Contract Information

Current Price: $1,500,000 Status: Closed List Date: 2023-04-26 Sold Price: $1,500,000 Original List Price: 1500000 Limited Service: No Agent Interest: None BAC: 2.25 BAC Type: % NAC: 1.75 NAC Type: %

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry: South Registry Street #: 1975 Street Name: Barnum Street Ext: St State/Province: MA Postal Code: 01257 Elem School: Undermountain Middle School: Mount Everett High School: Mount Everett Taxes: 8802 Tax Year: 2023 Page: 53 Concessions: None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3300 Sq Ft Source: Assessor Total Rooms: 8 Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Full Baths: 3 Total Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 4 Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street Year Built Apx: 1793 Year Built Source: Assessor Lot Size Dimensions: 750539 Acres Apx: 17.23 Lot Size SqFt: 750539

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2023-08-06 Under Contract Date: 2023-05-10 Contingent: No Sold Date: 2023-08-01 Sold Price: $1,500,000

Remarks & Misc

Directions: Google Maps works well. From GB: Most pavement: 41 south, left on Kelsey, right on Foley, continue on to Barnum. House is last house on left before CT border. Or can reach Barnum by 7 via various routes, including Berkshire School to Salisbury Rd to Lower Barnum to Barnum. House is last house on left before CT border. From CT: heading NE on 44, left on Taconic Rd to Barnum. House on ri

Building Info

Exterior Color: Cream

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Yes Title V: Not Applicable Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Well Well Detail: Drilled Sewer: Private Easement: Unk Survey: Yes Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: Unk Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic; Seasonal Water Features: Close to Water; Frontage on Water; Pond; Pond Access Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Federal; Georgian Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Fireplace (s); Granite Counter; Marble Counter Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Privacy; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Timber Frame; Wood Frame Exterior Siding: Clapboard Roof: Asphalt Shingles  Basement: Bulk head; Full; Interior Access; Sump Pump; Unfinished Floor: Linoleum; Wood Garage: Detached; Other Heat/Cool/Vent: Forced Air; Furnace; Heat Pump; Multizone Fuel: Electric; Oil Hot Water: Electric; Storage Tank Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Agricultural; Residential Possession: Negotiable Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Foyer Level: First Living Room Level: First Dining Room Level: First Family Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Bedroom 1 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Level: Second Primary Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Level: Second Full Bathroom Level: Second Other Level: Third Full Bathroom Level: Third
Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Chapin Fish
Last Updated: August - 07 - 2023

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