500 Williams St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Beds
6
Baths
5
Sqft
7,894
Garage
Yes

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Listed byBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BARNBROOK REALTY
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Overview

Own a Living Masterpiece. Meticulously curated by the current stewards since 2006. This Colonial Revival offers rare fusion of 18th-century authenticity and cutting-edge modern comfort. Designed for both grand-scale entertaining and intimate family life, this c1930, 7,894 sq. ft., Colonial Revival offers 6-bdrms & 4.5-baths. The interior is a treasure of artisan craftsmanship from the formal dining room with its magnificent shell-carved cove, to original cabinetry with rare wood inlays, hand-carved bookshelves, a classic butler's pantry, multiple stately fireplaces anchor the formal living spaces. Enjoy panoramic views and privacy from the grand porch overlooking 4 pristine acres. a state-of-the-art kitchen featuring Wolf and Sub-Zero, and no expense spared Geo-Thermal heating/cooling. Gracefully sited on pastoral grounds with distant mountain views, this circa-1930 Colonial Revival estate represents the elegance and cultural legacy of the Berkshires' celebrated country-house era. Attributed to prominent Pittsfield architect Joseph McArthur Vance, the residence was conceived as a refined summer retreat for a prosperous owner from a prominent Boston family who made the Berkshires their seasonal sanctuary in the early twentieth century. During the height of the Tanglewood years, the home was part of the region's vibrant artistic and social life, welcoming members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and distinguished conductors Pierre Monteux and Charles Munch. The residence was also said to have hosted renowned Americana collector Henry Francis du Pont, who admired the home's collection of early American decorative arts. Blending architectural pedigree, cultural heritage, and the quiet beauty of its rural setting just minutes from Lenox, the estate stands today as a rare surviving example of the gracious Berkshire summer tradition--where music, art, and landscape converged in an atmosphere of timeless sophistication.

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Basic info

Property type
House
Number of bedrooms
6
Number of bathrooms
5
Square feet
7,894
Lot size (acres)
4.12
Year built
1930

Interior features

Basement
Yes, Partially finished

Garage and parking

Garage parking spaces
4

Utilities

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

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount (2025)
$25,577

Public schools

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