24 & 30 Berkshire Heights Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

$5,100,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,240 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,014,650 Status: Closed
Current Price: $5,100,000 List Date: 2/13/2023 Last Modified: 7/18/2025

Overview

Description

A rare estate offering in the Berkshires. Breathtaking southern and western views from this historically important Great Barrington estate. Designed by Charles Platt for Charles Freer of the renowned Freer Gallery in DC, and constructed of stone quarried from the property, this one floor layout was well ahead of its time. The main house has a large, comfortable living room with views from massive windows, a library, a gracious dining room, all with fireplaces. The property encompasses a stable and riding ring, pool, orchard, vineyard and two fully equipped guest houses and a caretaker's home. This is a rare opportunity to own a unique nearly 50 acre estate with magnificent views - all close to Great Barrington.

Listing Details MLS# 239716

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry
South Registry
Street #
24 & 30
Street Name
Berkshire Heights
Street Ext
Rd
State/Province
MA
Postal Code
01230
Elem School
Muddy Brook Reg.
Middle School
W.E.B. DuBois Middle School
High School
Monument Mountain
Assessed Year
2019
Taxes
39142
Tax Year
2019
Page
046
Concessions
50,000 inspection

Contract Information

Original List Price
5900000
Limited Service
No
Agent Interest
None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx
6240
Sq Ft Source
Assessor
Total Rooms
6
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Bathrooms
4
Garage Stalls
2
Parking Spaces Type
Garaged & Off-Street
Year Built Apx
1918
Year Built Source
Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions
irr.
Acres Apx
46.25
Lot Size SqFt
2014650

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2023-08-11
Under Contract Date
2023-03-28
Contingent
U/A Show
Contingent Remarks
inspection
Sold Date
2023-08-11

Building Info

Exterior Color
Tan/stone
Wood Fireplace #
5

Remarks & Misc

Directions
Taconic Ave. to Berkshire Heights Rd. Property at the far southern end starting at the stone pillars. No drive-bys please.
Marketing/Headline
Rare Estate Offering.Magnificent Views from this Historically Important Estate in Great Barrington.

More Information

Restrict Covenants

No
Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor
Yes
Finished-Partially
Yes
Interior Access
Yes
Partial
Yes
Walkout
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Barn/Stable
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Outbuilding
Yes
Paddock
Yes
Patio
Yes
Pool - In Ground
Yes
Porch
Yes
Privacy
Yes
Deciduous Shade Trees
Yes
Mature Landscaping
Yes

Flood Hazard Area

No
Yes

Floor

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes
Concrete
Yes

Fuel

Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes

Garage

Attached
Yes
Under
Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Steam
Yes

Hot Water

Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes

Interior Amenities

Bay/Bow Window
Yes
Cable Available
Yes
Cathedral Ceilings
Yes
Cedar Closet(s)
Yes
Fireplace (s)
Yes
Inlaw/Guest Qtrs
Yes
Interior Balcony
Yes
Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Internet Service

Cable Available
Yes

Land Use

Farming
Yes
Grove
Yes
Hobby Farm
Yes
Horses Allowed
Yes
Orchards
Yes
Pasture
Yes

Lead Paint

Unk
Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Shape
Yes

Title V

Not Applicable
Yes

Underground Oil Tank

No
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Easement

Unk
Yes

Survey

Unk
Yes

Right of Way

Unk
Yes

Accessibility

1st Fl Bdrm
Yes
1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath
Yes
1st Flr Full Bath
Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp
Yes

Views

Distant
Yes
Hill/Mountain
Yes
Pastoral
Yes
Scenic
Yes

Construction

Masonry
Yes

Roof

Slate
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Style

Historic
Yes
NE Farmhouse
Yes

Zoning

Residential
Yes

Seller Disc

No
Yes

Exterior Siding

Masonry
Yes

Possession

To Be Determined
Yes

Financing

Cash
Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No Title V: Not Applicable Underground Oil Tank: No Water: Public Sewer: Public Easement: Unk Survey: Unk Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: No Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic Lot Description: Irregular Shape Land Use: Farming; Grove; Hobby Farm; Horses Allowed; Orchards; Pasture Electric Type: 200 Amp Style: Historic; NE Farmhouse Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Cathedral Ceilings; Cedar Closet(s); Fireplace (s); Inlaw/Guest Qtrs; Interior Balcony; Vaulted Ceilings; Walk-In Closet(s) Internet Service: Cable Available Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath; 1st Flr Full Bath Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Paddock; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch; Privacy; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Masonry Exterior Siding: Masonry Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Slate Basement: Concrete Floor; Finished-Partially; Interior Access; Partial; Walkout Floor: Ceramic Tile; Concrete; Wood Garage: Attached; Under Fuel: Oil; Propane Hot Water: Oil; Propane Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: To Be Determined Financing: Cash

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Living Room First Large with fireplace and incredible views
Dining Room First Beamed cathedral ceiling, plus fireplace
Library First with fireplace
Kitchen First
Wine Cellar Lower
Loft Second
Primary Bedroom First
Bedroom 2 First
Bedroom 3 First
Utility Room First
Other First Butler's pantry

Documents

Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Martha Piper
Last Updated: July - 18 - 2025
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