779 Bancroft Rd, Becket, MA 01223

$560,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,529 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,960,200 Status: Closed
Current Price: $560,000 List Date: 10/30/2023 Last Modified: 9/26/2024

Overview

Description

If you love the quiet and privacy of the country with the convenience of being able to access the Berkshires' most treasured cultural and outdoor adventure offerings, this quaint New England retreat located on 45 acres of beautiful forest featuring natural stands of flowering laurels, towering pines, colorful deciduous trees, and a year-round stream is a must see. Enter the property with a ¼ mile private driveway that leads you to your oasis. No sign on property. No entry to property without permission from listing agent. With its balance of open loft area and cozy bedrooms, this 3 bedroom 2 bath log home has wonderful flexibility.

Supplements: Affording an excellent weekend getaway for two or ample space for larger groups to use as home base to explore nearby attractions including Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow dance center, the Becket Arts Center, and the Dreamaway Lodge. For outdoors enthusiasts, there is kayaking on Buckley-Dunton Lake, hiking/cross-country skiing in the 17,000-acre Octob ...

Listing Details MLS# 241692

Location, Tax & Legal

Registry
Middle Registry
Street #
779
Street Name
Bancroft
Street Ext
Rd
State/Province
MA
Postal Code
01223
Elem School
Becket Washington
Middle School
Nessacus Regional
High School
Wahconah Regional
Taxes
4343.7
Tax Year
2023
Concessions
$5,000 price reduction from original contract price

Contract Information

Original List Price
575000
Limited Service
No
Agent Interest
None

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx
1529
Sq Ft Source
Assessor
Total Rooms
6
Total Bedrooms
3
Total Full Baths
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Parking Spaces Type
Off Street
Year Built Apx
1970
Year Built Source
Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions
1960200
Acres Apx
45
Lot Size SqFt
1960200

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2023-12-25
Under Contract Date
2023-11-30
Contingent
No
Sold Date
2023-12-22

Title V Date

Title V Date
August 2023

Water Features

Lake/Pond Name
Center Pond
Brook
Yes
Lake Access
Yes

More Information

Building Info

Exterior Color
Barn Red and Brown
Fireplace Insert #
Yes

Remarks & Misc

Directions
From Route 8 in Becket, turn onto Wade Inn Road, to Hopkins Road, then turn left onto Bancroft Road.
Marketing/Headline
Absolute privacy with mountain views yet only minutes from Berkshire attractions and amenities.

Restrict Covenants

No
Yes

Appliances Incl

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Crawl
Yes

Exterior Amenities

Landscaped
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Porch
Yes
Privacy
Yes

Flood Hazard Area

No
Yes

Floor

Wood
Yes

Fuel

Propane
Yes

Garage

None
Yes

Heat/Cool/Vent

Hot Water
Yes
Multizone
Yes

Hot Water

Propane
Yes

Interior Amenities

Cathedral Ceilings
Yes
Fireplace (s)
Yes
High Speed Wiring
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes

Internet Service

Satellite Available
Yes

Land Use

61A
Yes

Lead Paint

Unk
Yes

Title V

Pass
Yes

Underground Oil Tank

Unk
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Right to Farm Comm

Yes
Yes

Well Detail

Drilled
Yes

Sewer

Private
Yes

Easement

Unk
Yes

Survey

No
Yes

Right of Way

Unk
Yes

Accessibility

1st Fl Bdrm
Yes
1st Flr Full Bath
Yes

Electric Type

200 Amp
Yes
Circuit Breaker
Yes

Views

Distant
Yes
Hill/Mountain
Yes

Construction

Log
Yes

Style

Cabin
Yes

Zoning

Agricultural
Yes
Residential
Yes

Seller Disc

No
Yes

Exterior Siding

Log
Yes

Possession

To Be Determined
Yes

Financing

Cash
Yes

Property Features

Restrict Covenants: No Title V: Pass Underground Oil Tank: Unk Water: Well Well Detail: Drilled Sewer: Private Easement: Unk Survey: No Right of Way: Unk Right to Farm Comm: Yes Flood Hazard Area: No Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain Water Features: Brook; Lake Access Land Use: 61A Electric Type: 200 Amp; Circuit Breaker Style: Cabin Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceilings; Fireplace (s); High Speed Wiring; Skylight(s) Internet Service: Satellite Available Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Full Bath Exterior Amenities: Landscaped; Lighting; Porch; Privacy Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Construction: Log Exterior Siding: Log Basement: Crawl Floor: Wood Garage: None Fuel: Propane Hot Water: Propane Lead Paint: Unk Zoning: Agricultural; Residential Seller Disc: No Possession: To Be Determined Financing: Cash

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Living Room First Gorgeous stone fireplace
Kitchen First Open to living room
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 First
Bedroom 3 First
Full Bathroom First
Seasonal Room First Screen porch
Full Bathroom Second Laundry room as well
Loft Second Can be 2nd living room or sleeping area

Documents

Listing Office: RE/MAX COMPASS
Listing Agent: Tanya Shepardson
Last Updated: September - 26 - 2024
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