Borderline Farm – cc.1789 – Exquisite, Eye Brow Colonial, Restored to Perfection, with Natural Swimming Pond, Steinway Grand Piano with Gorgeous Outdoor Spaces and Bucolic Views.
Amenities: 3+ bedrooms, 3.5 baths – Central AC in master suite, wifi, flat screen tv/dvd – cable available upon request, jetted tub, steam shower, Steinway piano, orchard, pergola, antique stone silo encased firepit, outdoor sleeping loft and yoga studio, natural swimming pond, vegetable garden, orchard… heaven on earth… please inquire about pets. No Smoking, please. Built in 1789, Borderline farm – named for the town line between Alford and Egremont that run through the center of the house – has been gutted, rebuilt and restored with comfort, ease, efficiency, and organization in mine… all the while being easy on the eyes.
This 3000 s.f. home has been redone with all the best finishes: the gourmet eat-in kitchen has a gorgeous gleaming copper Island, subzero fridge, Meile dishwasher, Viking range, and every gadget known to make a wonderful meal. Sit around the breakfast table and enjoy stunning views of the orchard, hills, fields and stone tower. The dining room table seats 10 and plays a wonderfully central part of this easy floor plan. There are two offices on the ground floor, a great room with an enormous fireplace and easy comfortable seating, a salon with another fireplace for tea, dessert or just a chat. Beyond the great room is a large office space with drafting table, and 7-foot Steinway grand piano. There is a full bath and water closet plus doors that slide shut to create a private studio for visiting guests.
Stairs lead up to a guest room to complete this studio space. There is a Queen bed and alcove with leather window seat designed to enjoy pretty views. There is a private sink tucked in the corner – delightful! On the other end of the second floor there are two more bedrooms: the master suite with king bed, lounge, two walk-in closets, and gorgeous tiled bathroom with jetted tub and separate steam/shower and walkout balcony. The third bedroom has a queen bed and its own full bath with tiled tub/shower combo. There is central ac throughout both wings of bedrooms. The second floor also has a media room with 42” plasma tv and a collection of dvds. The house has a music system throughout.
The two main entrances – one at the front of the house and one near the kitchen – are beautifully designed to house all the gear that is necessary, while leading an adventurous Berkshire lifestyle! There are delightful outdoor spaces to creatively relax and/or entertain: hang out on the front wraparound porch, prepare a BBQ meal just outside the kitchen, or dine luxuriously under the pergola, with sunlight filtered by nearby trees. After hours you can enjoy sitting inside the stone tower, telling ghost stories around the fire… and on warm days wade in and enjoy a dip in this European-style natural pool – complete with an 8”deep end! It is naturally treated for swimming but you might have to make room for a frog or two! The “barnette” is a wonderful space for lower level storage and second floor yoga practice. There is a queen-sized bed tucked in on the screened end for outdoor sleeping… under the stars! The property has 7 lovely acres of fields and stream to explore on a quiet country road… Borderline is walking distance to one of the premier Green River swimming holes and a just quick 8-10 mins to Great Barrington!
Available Mid-June – October, 2010, for $12,000/month or $3500/week, all-inclusive. Please inquire for off-season availability and rates.
