Number 8: Delightfully Bright Victorian with Artist’s Touch in Fab Location – Easy Walk to Lake and Great Barrington Center!
Amenities: 3+ bedrooms, 2 and ½ baths – sleeps 6+ guests, wifi, tv/dvd/basic cable, stereo system/cd player, window unit AC, wood-burning fireplace, good cell service, weber grill, walking distance to both Lake Mansfield Park and the center of great Barrington. Pets considered and NO smoking, please.
A true lady, this updated and still stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship is perfect for family and friends looking to find an easy getaway in the Berkshires. This beautiful home ha been wonderfully updated and delightfully decorated as only true artisans are capable of doing! The furnishings are so thoughtful and fun. The floor plan is open and full of light. The great room has comfortable seating around the wood-burning fireplace and sprawls into a second, seating and lounge type of room that has books, magazines, stereo and tv available. The kitchen is fabulous with all updated stainless appliances, wonderful pots, pans, appliances, and gadgets to assist your gourmet preparation.There is a large center island station and oodles of storage, including a pantry. The side door entrance, located near the back staircase, leads out to a kitchen garden with outdoor seating, fresh herbs and perennials. Tucked under the stairs is the most adorable 1/2 bath!
Upstairs, you have the 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths. The master has a queen bed with a full bath, complete with soaking tub and separate tiled shower. The bathroom glistens and is luxuriously designed with every comfort in mind. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a side room with a second fireplace perfect for a workout or yoga. Two more luminous bedrooms have a queen bed and a full bed and share a second bathroom which also gleams with spotless white tile. This bath has a shower only. The rooms are beautifully appointed with the best quality sheets, towels and blankets. There are wonderful paintings and photographs; in most cases this artwork has been created by the homeowners – a true treat!
Outside, You have the herb gardens, mentioned above, and the front porch with seating. The porch is a true staple of the Victorian lifestyle and its application is delightfully enjoyed while summering in the Berkshires.Lake Mansfield is a very short drive – less than 2 minutes – or a 15 minute walk. An easy 5 minute walk will find you in the center of downtown Great Barrington for a meal, shopping, shows, cinema, galleries and much more. This home is also an easy walk to Lake Mansfield Park for swimming (sandy beach with lifeguard on duty!) picnicking, or having fun on the climber/swing sets. No motorboats allowed but canoes/kayaks are available for rent in town or you could bring your own!
Available: Summer 2012 for $2500/week or $9000/month. All winter holiday periods are booked at peak (summer) rates. Winter rates are $5500/month, 2 months for $10,000 or the full ski season special offered for $18,000 (Dec – March). Rates are all-inclusive. Winter – seasonal heat utility cap will apply.
