21 Dryads Grn, Northampton, MA 01060

Secluded in a magical grove of cypress trees, a stunning French country house steeped in history and immaculately updated. Only a few minutes' walk from downtown, yet feels like a secret hideaway by the river. Surrounded by towering specimen trees brought as gifts by famous writers, including Mark Twain, when this was a writer's studio for American author George Washington Cable. Outside, spectacular stonescaping and sculpture by an award-winning landscape artist welcomes you. Inside, an exquisite layout designed with curvilinear fluidity and updated systems and appliances. Living room has custom built-in shelving and woodburning FP with gorgeous surround and detailing. Sunroom w/radiant heated tile floors, marble mantel FP and three walls of French doors w/ magnificent view to the Mill River. Renovated kitchen-dining area offers a contemporary openness, Subzero fridge, 6-burner Viking range. High-end Viessmann heating system! Shown by appointment only.