311 N Plain Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

This historic 4-bedroom 3.5-bath home sits on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre lot surrounded by ornamental trees, vibrant flower gardens and mature plantings. Originally built around 1800, this comfortable well-maintained house features high ceilings, warm wood flooring, and plenty of period charm. The main level welcomes you with a spacious living room accented with Greek Revival moldings, an expansive bay window with built-in window seats, and an inviting wood-burning fireplace. Nearby, a charming den offers another wood burning fireplace and quiet spot to relax with a book. Off the living room, the formal dining room can comfortably accommodate a large crowd at holiday gatherings... Equal in scale is the ample kitchen which has plenty of storage and a cheery breakfast area. Sliding doors open onto a sunny deck, ready for al fresco dining. Off the kitchen is a South facing 3-season porch which functions both as a mud room entry and as a pleasant spot to enjoy a summer evening. At the rear of the house the sun-filled Primary Bedroom features vaulted ceilings, skylights and more sliding doors to the wrap-around deck. Tucked above the Primary Bath is a small loft room that could function as an office or additional guest space. Upstairs, the 2nd floor includes three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The 3rd floor is a versatile loft-style space with a new mini-split system for heating and cooling. This space is ideal for a family room or creative retreat - with a walk-in closet for plenty of storage. The property also includes an attached a 2-car garage, and a heated studio with private entrance that would make an excellent home office, art studio, or fitness space. The large "L-shaped" back yard is wired for electricity and has ample space to add a pool. Fenced dog yard. Outbuildings include a garden shed and an antique brick "smokehouse". Wall hung propane boiler. Roof approximately 10 years old. This was reportedly the home of Augustine & Lydia Giddings. Augustine was a Justice of the Peace in Great Barrington and a gentleman farmer c. 1825.