2231 Hancock Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267

What do you love about the Berkshires? This impeccably remodeled Hancock home offers Mountain views from the fully enclosed full length front deck, and privately landscaped forest access from the back patio. Surrounded by streams and manicured flower beds, one can relax in the peaceful fen shui of life's pleasures while remaining within the radius of Berkshires culture and society, reaching Pittsfield in 25 minutes or the MassMoca in 22. Open design adds a modern flow to exceedingly tasteful wide plank pine flooring in the living room and exposed beams in the kitchen and dining area. The town of Hancock, offering the lowest taxes in the Berkshires rekindles the independence of New England wherewithal, providing the functions of infrastructure without the burdens of heavy handed government The Sellers have made improvements to every part of the house. From screening a full-length, 300' sq. enclosed front "farmer's" porch to installing a full upstairs master bathroom, the Sellers have in essence redesigned the whole home to their tasteful and up to date specifications. A large picture window has been added to the master bedroom, as the view of Brodie Ridge across Hancock Road is one of the best in the Berkshire Hills. The attached master bath includes a stone tile stand up shower and European style wall mounted toilet. Descending the stairs from the master suite through rays of natural lighting you enter the living room with its New England farmhouse style wide plank flooring. Anderson French doors lead out to the patio, or you can relax comfortably in front of the efficient heat of the pellet stove during the chillier months. Exposed beams in the Kitchen and Dining room also hearken back to farmhouse days, but the remodeled kitchen buildout with open flow and cathedral ceilings contributes to a modern aesthetic. Jerusalem stone counter tops provide a strong, grounded surface juxtaposed with the open contemporary feel, and with a built-in wine cooler you are never far from life's comforts. An under-house garage and lower level mudroom separate any winter mess from the living areas, and with an additional 600' sq.+, two-car garage/workshop, you have plenty of room for a woodshop, auto garage or gardening center. The garage has an independent heating system with a 100-amp electric circuit breaker system. Immaculate landscaping combines perennial flowerbeds with open lawn space; gazebo solitude with Parisian café patio seating. Wood and gravel stairs lead up the back hill providing access to mountain views accommodated by the sloped back yard space, and a private front yard boasts an ample and healthy lawn. Hancock itself is a centrally located Berkshires town, only 25 minutes from Pittsfield, 20 minutes from the MassMoCA in North Adams, 9 miles from Williams College and 5 minutes to Jiminy Peak. The town is quintessential Berkshires New England with breathtaking natural beauty, lush foliage and farmland and an encouragingly independent nature. Although Hancock provides a well-rounded small town infrastructure (both the town Library and Elementary/ Middle school are short drives away), it holds on to a libertarian-esque mentality with few zoning restrictions and a minimum of municipal government intrusion on the rights and tranquility of the residents. One notable benefit of the lack of top-heavy governance is an incredibly low property tax rate, landing at only $657 in 2017 for this property.