157 Shutesbury Rd, Leverett, MA 01054

Historic Homestead with Barn in Leverett, 10 minutes from Cushman in No. Amherst & 15 to UMASS, is sited on 1.7 acres with backyard refuge. Your gaze falls upon appealing, open field dotted w/ fruit trees & rock formations bordered by tree line on Roaring Brook, once dammed for various milling ventures. You hear rushing water as permanent 'soundscape'. Major renovations were completed over past decade: exterior: sophisticated septic system, metal (part of house, entire barn) & asphalt roofing, vinyl siding, de-leading of windows; interior: structural shoring up, also of barn, modern wiring, upgraded 1.5 baths, steam heating system & new oil tank, etc. 2116 SF comprise LR w/ fireplace; DR, 1 bedrm w/study, country kitchen (extra antique wdst) + handicaped accessible bath w/ shower. Kitchen adjoins both enclosed front & spacious 3 season porch overlooking backyd. 2nd floor features 2 lg. bedrms with 1/2 bath & built-ins, all w/ wide plank pine. All is ready for new owner to customize!