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2 Lake Ave, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Beds
3
Baths
2
Sqft
1,618

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Overview

WONDERFUL CONTEMPORARY HOME '' ON THE HILL'' IN GB. CONSIDERED ONE OF GB'S MOST DESIRED AREAS. ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF BEING CENTRALLY LOCATED TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE JUST WALKING DISTANCE TO ONE OF NEW ENGLAND'S BEST DOWNTOWN AREAS.

THIS OPEN CONCEPTED HOME OFFERS GREAT NATURAL LIGHT AND THE ABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNE AND ENTERTAIN.

THREE BEDROOMS- MAIN BEDROOM OFFERS EN SUITE FULL BATHROOM. ADJACENT IS A GOOD-SIZED BEDROOM WITH CLOSET AND SKYLIGHT. ACROSS THE HALL IS A FULL BATHROOM WITH LAUNDRY FACILITIES. THE THIRD BEDROOM IS HUGE WITH LOFT AREA WHICH COULD EASILY DOUBLE AS A DEN, STUDY, TV ROOM OR MEDITATION AREA. OFF OF THE DINING ROOM IS A SCREENED IN PORCH WITH NATURAL SHADE ALONG THE ENTIRE SOUTH SIDE OF THE HOUSE. JUST PERFECT FOOR THOSE SUMMER EVENINGS!

ON THE LOWER LEVEL IS A 20'X 20' PLAYROOM WHICH COULD ALSO SERVE AS A MEDIA ROOM OR OFFICE AND A LARGE UNFINISHED AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE WHICH CURRENTLY SERVES AS A PING PONG TABLE AREA AND UTLITY ROOM.

PERENNIAL PLANTINGS TO THE RIGHT AND TWO BEAUTIFUL APPLE TREES THAT YIELDS TREMENDOUSLY ON THE LEFT. NO HERBICIDES OR PESTICIDES WERE EVER USED IN THE SELLERS' 40 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE TWO BLUEBIRD BOXES BOTH PRODUCED YOUNG THIS YEAR( NOT ALL WERE BLUEBIRDS).

CONTAINED WITHIN THIS FENCED- IN FLAT .35 ACRE YARD IS A SPECTACULAR POND WITH WATER FEATURES WHICH ARE HOME TO TWELVE OVER -WINTERING GOLDFISH AND SOME FROGS. A CUSTOM-BUILT TREEHOUSE INSPIRED BY THE " JACK AND ANNIE" CHILDREN'S SERIES IN THE TWO MAPLE TREES. TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY ARE HEMLOCKS, A BEAUTIFUL BIRCH, AND THERE IS A SMALL BEECH TREE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE HOUSE.THE POND ATTRACTS MANY BUTTERFLIES AND BIRDS, AND THE LIGHTNING BUG SHOW EACH JUNE IS UNFORGETTABLE.

THE HOME HAS THREE HEATING ZONES. ONE OF FORCED HOT AIR AND TWO OF HOT WATER BASEBOARD.FIBER OPTIC CABLE WAS INSTALLLED ON THE STREET LAST WEEK. THE RENTED SOLAR PANELS OFFER A GREEN ENERGY OPTION THAT ARE OFTEN SOUGHT IN BERKSHIRE LIVING. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Location

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Basic info

Property type
House
Number of bedrooms
3
Number of bathrooms
2
Square feet
1,618
Lot size (acres)
0.35
Year built
1983

Interior features

Basement
Yes, Partially finished

Exterior features

Waterfront
Pond

Utilities

Heating
Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public Water

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount (2025)
$8,153

Public schools

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