293 East Rd, Alford, MA 01266

$1,550,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,826 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,322,482 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,550,000 List Date: 7/18/2025 Last Modified: 8/25/2025

Overview

Description

A Hidden Berkshire Gem - With a Cottage, a Dream, and over 30 Acres of Possibility Welcome to BarKing Cow Farm ! Your future compound that is tucked away on almost 30 private acres of peace and possibility, this rare offering is a true diamond awaiting its final polish. Located in one of the Berkshires' most sought-after towns—boasting the lowest tax rate in South County—this property invites vision, creativity, and the fulfillment of a dream. Begin your journey in the charming guest cottage, recently renovated and ready to welcome you home. Vaulted ceilings invite light and air, while soapstone countertops, a butcher block island, stainless appliances and beautiful wood floors add a touch of timeless sophistication. This gorgeous little cottage will be your

Supplements: perfect perch as you bring the rest of the vision to life. Beyond the cottage, a striking masterfully crafted timber frame home stands poised for completionyour future custom master piece, nestled amid mountain views and natural wonder. Let the soothing sounds of the brook out front, the hush of hiking trails through the trees, and the rustle of ...

Listing Details MLS# 247091

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry
South Registry
Street #
293
Street Name
East
Street Ext
Rd
State/Province
MA
Postal Code
01266
Assess Amt
516000
Elem School
Undermountain
Middle School
Mount Everett
High School
Mount Everett
Assessed Year
2025
Taxes
2554
Tax Year
2025
Page
146
Concessions
None

Contract Information

Original List Price
1575000
Limited Service
No
Agent Interest
None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx
3826
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Total Rooms
3
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Full Baths
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Parking Spaces Type
Off Street
Surveillance
Unk
Year Built Apx
1981
Year Built Source
Owner
Yr Blt Description
Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions
1231441
Acres Apx
30.36
Lot Size SqFt
1322482

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2025-08-25
Under Contract Date
2025-08-02
Contingent
No
Sold Date
2025-08-25

Building Info

Exterior Color
Cedar/Red
Gas Stove #
Yes
Wood Fireplace #
2

Remarks & Misc

Directions
From the center of Alford take East rd. 293 will be on the left.
Marketing/Headline
A Hidden Berkshire Gem-With a Cottage, a Dream and over 30 Acres of Possibility

More Information

Restrict Covenants

Unk
Yes

Appliances Incl

Built-In Gas Oven
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Dirt Floor
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walkout
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Landscaped
Yes
Patio
Yes
Mature Landscaping
Yes

Flood Hazard Area

Unk
Yes

Floor

Brick
Yes
Subfloor
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Garage

None
Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Ductless Wall Unit A/C System
Yes
Electric
Yes

Hot Water

Electric
Yes

Interior Amenities

Bay/Bow Window
Yes
Cathedral Ceilings
Yes
Fireplace (s)
Yes
High Speed Wiring
Yes
Inlaw/Guest Qtrs
Yes
Interior Balcony
Yes
Soapstone Counter
Yes

Internet Service

Fiber Optic Availabl
Yes

Lead Paint

N/A, built 1978 or later
Yes

Lot Description

Adj to Protected Ld
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Water Features

Brook
Yes
Pond
Yes

Title V

Unk
Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes
Yes

Well Detail

Drilled
Yes
Shallow
Yes

Sewer

Private
Yes

Easement

Unk
Yes

Survey

Unk
Yes

Right of Way

Unk
Yes

Accessibility

1st Fl Bdrm
Yes
1st Flr Full Bath
Yes

Electric Type

100 Amp
Yes
200 Amp
Yes

Views

Distant
Yes
Hill/Mountain
Yes
Pastoral
Yes
Pond
Yes
Scenic
Yes
Seasonal
Yes

Construction

Timber Frame
Yes
Under Construction
Yes
Wood Frame
Yes

Condition

Recently Renovated
Yes
To Be Built
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes
Wood Shake
Yes

Stove Permit

Unk
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes
Timber Frame
Yes

Zoning

Residential
Yes

Insulation

Blown In
Yes
Fiberglass
Yes
Foam
Yes
Mixed
Yes

Seller Disc

No
Yes

Exterior Siding

Clapboard
Yes
Wood
Yes

Possession

To Be Determined
Yes

Financing

Cash
Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: Unk Title V: Unk Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Well Well Detail: Drilled; Shallow Sewer: Private Easement: Unk Survey: Unk Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: Unk Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Pond; Scenic; Seasonal Water Features: Brook; Pond Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld; Wooded Stove Permit: Unk Electric Type: 100 Amp; 200 Amp Style: Cottage; Timber Frame Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Cathedral Ceilings; Fireplace (s); High Speed Wiring; Inlaw/Guest Qtrs; Interior Balcony; Soapstone Counter Internet Service: Fiber Optic Availabl Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Full Bath Exterior Amenities: Landscaped; Patio; Mature Landscaping Appliances Incl: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Timber Frame; Under Construction; Wood Frame Condition: Recently Renovated; To Be Built Exterior Siding: Clapboard; Wood Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Wood Shake Basement: Dirt Floor; Unfinished; Walkout Floor: Brick; Subfloor; Wood Garage: None Fuel: Electric; Propane; Wood Hot Water: Electric Insulation: Blown In; Fiberglass; Foam; Mixed Lead Paint: N/A, built 1978 or later Zoning: Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: To Be Determined Financing: Cash
Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: William Morrow
Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025
Information from the Berkshire County Board of Realtors, Inc. or it's Multiple Listing Service. Site contains live data. Information herein believed to be accurate, but not warranted. All right, title and interest in the exclusively listed property information represented on this website was created, maintained and copyrighted by the Berkshire County Board of Realtors® and in copyrights therein, hall at all times remain vested in the Berkshire County Board of Realtors®. As a Participant of theBerkshire County Multiple Listing Service, this company was granted a lease to use this information in accordance with all rules and regulations of the Service. This information is being provided for Consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties Consumers may be interested in purchasing.