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856 Barnum St, Sheffield, MA 01257

$998,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,800 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 87,556 Status: Active
Current Price: $998,000 List Date: 4/02/2025 Last Modified: 7/25/2025

Description

Modernist delight in a Berkshire pastoral setting. A refined retreat where every detail reflects quality and style. Designed by acclaimed architect Deby Reiser, this light-filled three-bedroom, three-bath home blends the sophistication of urban design with the calm of Berkshire countryside living. Tucked away on a quiet country road beside Moon In the Pond Farm an eco-friendly farm with peaceful views and grazing sheep. This completely reimagined and renovated residence offers low maintenance luxury in a modest footprint for cozy and artistic carefree living. Clean dramatic lines, natural textures, and surprise window placement with thoughtfully curated finishes give this home a calm, modern presence. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite the landscape indoors, white vaulted ceilings

Supplements: and minimalist lighting bring air and light into compact, functional spaces. The open kitchen and living area is centered around a generous stone counter island that acts as a workspace and creates a flow that makes entertaining effortless. It features custom cabinetry, high-end appliances,and a small light filled breakfast nook that make your every meal one with nature. Let's not forget a fireplace to make your winter days and nights comfy. The primary suite is privately set on its own level with a small balcony, a soaring ceiling, an oversized Noguchi Light fixture, views of mountains and sky, an elegant glass soaking tub, marble clad walls and a palette that speaks to quiet retreat. A second bedroom suite on the lower level includes a field stone faced fireplace, private bath, and glass doors leading to the outdoors, ideal for overnight guests or quiet evenings. The home's standout design element is a dynamic spiral staircase set within the silhouette of a barn silo ascending to second story third bedroom bath guest suite. See floor to ceiling elongated windows evoking creative writing and art or quiet reading and meditating. Rest outdoors in peace & quiet on the private deck and follow the driveway framed with stone walls and a stone staircase to the heated garage and storage. Enjoy the best of the Berkshires with a sweet town of Sheffield close to NY and Connecticut showcasing antiques, art, fresh marketplace shopping for gourmet foods, eclectic interesting dining and kayaking nearby ponds or exploring nature trails all minutes from your modern country escape. Easy to care for, efficient in layout, and filled with architectural finesse. This home was designed for those who value quality over size and seek a peaceful, stylish escape in southern Berkshire.

More Information MLS# 245872

Contract Information

Current Price: $998,000 Status: Active List Date: 2024-07-30 List Price: $998,000 Original List Price: 998000 Limited Service: No Agent Interest: None

Location Tax Legal

Registry: South Registry Street #: 856 Street Name: Barnum Street Ext: St State/Province: MA Postal Code: 01257

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1800 Sq Ft Source: Owner Total Rooms: 5 Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 3 Total Bathrooms: 3 Garage Stalls: 1 Parking Spaces: 4 Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street Surveillance: No Year Built Apx: 1987 Year Built Source: Assessor Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since Lot Size Dimensions: 87556 Acres Apx: 2.01 Lot Size SqFt: 87556 Betterment: none

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-04-02

Building Info

Exterior Color: Black

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Unk Title V: Unk Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Well Sewer: Private Easement: Unk Survey: Unk Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: Unk Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Contemporary Interior Amenities: Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Skylight(s); Stone Countertop; Vaulted Ceilings Exterior Amenities: Deck; Privacy Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator Construction: 0-5 Yrs Construction; Wood Frame Exterior Siding: Wood Roof: Asphalt Shingles Basement: Finished-Partially; Interior Access Floor: Ceramic Tile; Wood Garage: Attached; Insulated Fuel: Propane Hot Water: Electric Lead Paint: N/A, built 1978 or later Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: Close Of Escrow

Room Information

Great Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Bedroom 1 Level: First Full Bathroom Level: First Bedroom 2 Level: Second Full Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Lower Full Bathroom Level: Lower
Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - LENOX
Listing Agent: Elle Villetto
Last Updated: July - 25 - 2025
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