Boardman Barn: Timeless Mini Estate with Heated pool, Solarium pool house, Grass Tennis Court, Pond and SO MUCH MORE!!
Amenities:13 acres, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, heated pool with solarium pool house, pond with 2 canoes and fishing poles, grass tennis court, trampoline, ping pong, bikes, Nordik Track elliptical machine, year-round snowboarding 1/2 pipe – bring your snowboard and swimsuit, gas grill, programmable heating zones, wifi, direct tv, in house speakers with “Sonos”, ground floor master suite, two fireplaces, privacy and quiet in this stunning Berkshire location! FYI – entrance to the Appalachian Trail is less than a 1/4 mile from the house on Kellogg road! NO SMOKING and No Pets Please.
This is a quiet and picturesque compound with fun and beauty in mind! The landscape is that of an artist’s rendering and the renovation of this wonderful family home is uncommon in its simple yet refreshing approach. Inside, Entering through the handy boot room and step a light-filled open and airy kitchen that has all the features one would expect from a well designed family home and more: five (5) burner gas stove and double oven, pizza oven, wine cooler, fridge/freezer drawers and separate pantry with a second freezer/ refrigerator. The counters are gorgeous green Brazillian quartsite and the sink is over-sized, cut form the same stone, farmhouse style. There is island seating for 3 with a formal dining table that seats 8. The over-sized washer dryer is conveniently located in the pantry as well. The ground floor master bedroom with fireplace queen bed, tv, views, and a full bathroom attached with tub/shower and a Toto toilet! The great room is stunning with walls of glass to expose perfectly breathtaking views. There is a fireplace, comfy seating more many guests, baby grand piano, barn doors (sliding doors that are functional and are throughout this wonderful home), and a rocking horse for kids of all ages to enjoy. There is a rear door exit that takes you to the pool, patio, and beyond. There is a beautiful ½ bath on this ground floor, just off the kitchen.
There are two wings Upstairs, one the one side you have 2 bedrooms, both with queen size beds that share a full bath with tub and shower. The other wing has the media room with over-sized wall-mounted flat screen and an exceptionally comfortable viewing lounge. There is a charming crawl through cut out that takes you to the other wing; but please, let the kids discover this on their own! The lower level has two more bedrooms: one with queen bed and the other a full. They share the 3rd full bath with shower only and a walk-out exit to the pool and patio area!
This mini estate has everything to entertain and delight your senses. The home is only minutes from the center of Sheffield and only 10 minutes to Great Barrington and yet you might think you are off in the farmlands of Tuscany!
Rates: Summer 2013 and vacation periods through the year. Weekly rates in season are $6500/week or $25,000/month. Off-season: $5000/week or $3000 for long weekends up to 4 nights.
