Tofu’s Retreat – Wonderful Alford Upscale Family Home with In-ground heated Pool, Art Barn, Acreage, Lush Views and Privacy!
Amenities: 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 full baths – sleeps 8, Direct tv/dvd, wii, wifi, AC for second floor bedroom, local and domestic long distance calling, fully fenced in-ground heated pool, hammock, grill, massage table and Sharper Image massage chair. NO Smoking. Please inquire about pets.
Such a lovely, private, and tranquil getaway vacation home! This delightful tri-level saltbox has been completely made-over thoughtfully and tastefully with every comfort in mind. Green elements such as non-VOC paint, wool carpets, dehumidifier, air filter, and filtered well water are used throughout this special home. The heated pool is treated with copper ions, which is good for Arthritis… and chemical/chlorine-free! Set on 5 acres, with 2/5 acres of excellent Rock climbing potential, this property has views and gorgeous gardens.
The main floor enters into a breathtaking kitchen with high-end appliances such as the Wolf 6-burner gas range and sub-zero refrigerator/freezer. The kitchen has many fun cooking gadgets and the tones are a rich brown and cream with copper accents. The in-kitchen counter seats 2 and there is adjacent seating for 4 in the dining area. The kitchen is just off a gorgeous wraparound deck with outdoor seating and lovely mountain and pool views. The great room has a stately stone fireplace and plenty of comfortable seating. The all-season porch with propane stove is over-sized and fabulous. Screens and an overhead fan keep things cool in summer. Set in for winter keep things cozy with the propane stove! Just outside this area is a courtyard with hammock and gas grill standing by. There is a 1/2 bath on this main floor.
The master bedroom is on the second floor with a Queen bedroom suite, full bathroom with a combination tub and shower and a large walk-in dressing room and window unit AC.
The lower ground floor level has 2 more bedrooms: One with a queen bed and a guest room with queen Aero bed with box spring. This room has its own massgae table and “sharper image” massage chair. I have wonderful references for excellent massage in the Berkshires! This lower ground floor also has a tv/den with flat screen TV and additional sleeping possibilities: a Queen fold out sofa bed. These rooms share a full bathroom with tub/shower combination. This room opens out to the outside with french doors… and the entire lower level stays delightfully cool all summer long. The laundry room is located here.
Outside you have 5 acres of lawn, gardens, rock climbing, views, and pool area – fully fenced and heated! The pool is gloriously fresh with plenty of outdoor lounge seating. There is a 2-car garage with artists/pottery studio with plenty of space to do some yoga as well. The lovely rock border gardens are a gentle reminder that things are well tended.
This home is about 10 minutes from the center of Great Barrington and only 10 minutes to Tanglewood. Avail is upon request.
Rates – Winter Ski 2012: $5500/month or $2500/week. All winter holidays are booked at $3000/week
Summer 2012: $16,000/month or $4500/week. Rates are all-inclusive. Please inquire about off-season weekly and weekend rates.
