309 Montague Rd, Shutesbury, MA 01072

Your modern Cape in rustic dress, 20 min to Amherst. Designed by builder for himself in 1985, this home weds practical elements for easy living w/ aesthetic flare. The main floor features country kitchen & dining area w/ cathedral ceiling rising to the 2nd floor. South facing wall of windows provides passive solar heat for everyone - and thriving plants. Tile floors on the main level absorb the heat & radiate it back into the cozy space. Walk into the LR to stoke the woodstove which warms the entire house (ELBB also available). Enclosed sunporch functions as (wood) storage area or mudrm w/ outside access. An ensuite bedrm allows for single level living. Ascend stairs to pine floor balcony overlooking the 1st level. On either side are bedrms w/ closets & attic storage. Peer thru windows at seasonal, organic gardens lined by stonewall & vernal spring. Relish oversized 1 car garage w/ 2nd fl. storage. Perks: fiber optic cable, trails, swimming, Center w/ elem. school & new library (TBB)