Modern Victorian Walk to Main Street

Lovely 4 bedroom, sleeps 10. 3-story classic Victorian home in family-friendly neighborhood. Clean modern interiors and nature-enjoying exteriors including gardens, covered porch, screened deck and fenced yard. Easy walk to Main Street and Lake Mansfield.

Like winter sports? This home is a great ski season rental as it's a quick 9 minute drive to Butternut Ski Area and Tubing Center and only 14 minutes to Catamount Mountain Resort.

Built in 1903, this updated and yet stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship is a perfect place for family and friends looking to find an easy getaway in the Berkshires. The interior is sunny, bright and modern with charming Victorian details throughout.

The house is well appointed on the ground floor level with a large living room, music parlor including a grand piano and large assortment of art and design books, large eat-in kitchen, separate dining room area with large farm table and French café chairs with seating for 8, ½ bath, and large pantry/laundry room with side by side front loading washer and dryer. The living room and parlor comfortably seats 10 guests.

There are inviting touches throughout the house such as: lovely artwork, books, games, puzzles and toys to entertain both children and adults! The kitchen is well equipped with high-end stainless appliances and All-Clad and Le Creuset cookware. All tools needed for baking are available including a Kitchen-aid stand mixer. Kitchen includes a large assortment of high-end small appliances including microwave, food processor, blender, coffee maker and 4-slot toaster. At the kitchen sink, a Multi-Pure water filter system is built-in. The deck and screened porch are accessed from both the kitchen and the living room.

The second floor has 2 bedrooms: the primary suite with a king bed and full bathroom with tub/shower combination, en suite. The second large bedroom has a queen bed and access to the 2nd floor porch. There is a second full bathroom on this floor with a walk-in shower.

The third floor is a delightful converted loft-like attic space with two rooms. One bedroom has 4 twin beds: 2 extra long singles and the third is a twin trundle, which can be made up as a twin, two twins or a king - perfect for a group sleepover or family! The other room, best for children, has one extra-long twin and small trundle bed. All three floors have central air-conditioning and heating. The extra-long twins have organic rubber mattresses. Due to their generous length and quality, these mattresses are very comfortable for adults as well as children.

Outside you have a delightful front sitting porch and lovely cottage gardens with pathways leading to the front walk and side parking area. The back sun deck is private, with outdoor seating and a grill for dining al fresco. There is also a cozy screen tea porch on the side of the house, accessed through the family room. The yard is fenced with a delightful playhouse!

Located in the sought after neighborhood called “The Hill”, this home is an easy 5-minute walk to the center of downtown Great Barrington for a meal, shopping, shows, cinema, galleries and much more. This home is also an easy walk (or 3 minute drive) to Lake Mansfield Park for swimming. (There is a sandy beach, children's playground equipment and a lifeguard on duty!) You can enjoy picnicking and having fun on the climber & swing sets. No motorboats allowed but canoes/kayaks are available for rent in town or bring your own!

For music lovers, it's a 25 minute drive to Tanglewood, and for dance enthusiasts it's a 25 minute drive to Jacob’s Pillow.

Amenities:
Arrival Day Flexible
Children Welcome
Pets Considered
Smoking Not Allowed
Decked area
Central heating
Air Conditioning
Television
Games
Toys
Smart TV
Books
Laptop Friendly
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Dishes Utensils
Spices
Stove
Highchair
Toaster
Oven
BBQ
Fridge
Freezer
Heating
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Grill
Deck Patio Uncovered
Garden
Private yard
Balcony/Terrace
House Cleaning Optional
Wifi
Fishing Freshwater
Hiking
Skiing
Snowboarding
Golf course within 30 min drive
Family
Downtown
Town
Live Theater
Eco Tourism
Bathtub
High Chair
Children's Books and Toys
Table Corner Guards
Pack n Play Travel Crib
Room Darkening Shades
Children's Dinnerware
Stair Gates