5 Crofut St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Pride of ownership reasonates through this disctinctive Georgian-style brick home proudly set atop a hill in this coveted enclave of stately residences. Live on this historic Crofut St. near the esteemed Pittsfield Country Club, Upstreet Cultural District and is ideally just minutes to Lenox to experience the harmonic complexity of Tanglewood. Experience this solid design, rich in traditional detail and character boasting five bedrooms, two and half baths thoughtfully improved over this long term owners' commitment to preservation and restoration. This prominent manor style home may be coupled with the neighboring guest house featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath plus a first floor in-law bedroom suite and a 2 car garage, if one so chooses to accommodate extended family, friends or caregivers Embrace its grandeur, central location, easy care homesite and central convenience to all the pleasures of the Berkshires for escaping life or an ideal Berkshire, work-life balance. This notable structure is crowned with a slate roof replacement and finished with copper for character to exemplifies the best of period quality and longevity. Explore the details with replicate custom milled mahogany woodwork and architectural elements unique to it's time period meticulously restored to honor it's tradition. This home is masterfully enhanced with modern 21st century featuring an understated new cabinet and granite kitchen, encompassing its twin pantries to service function specially outfitted with built in drawer style Fisher-Paykel refrigerator and dishwasher for subtle statement while cooking and entertaining in style. Notable improvements are the luxurious custom marble baths, custom period light and bath fixtures, energy efficient windows, high efficiency and modern heating/cooling and newer hot water mechanicals. Set majestically on a modest size homesite surrounded by matures trees for privacy and professionally Lahey designed gardens for symmetry, ease and enjoyment. Start the tour by being welcomed in its elegant double door entry foyer noticing the handcrafted applique', a sweeping two story staircase gracing the entrance with the grandeour of Berkshire life in an earlier time. Generous sized rooms with 10' ceilings, period lighting, elegantly trimmed in the warm glow of mahogany custom millwork are comfortable and inviting for everyday joy. The living spaces are grounded with gleaming refinished golden quartersawn oak floors, the centerpiece is a handsomely finished fireplace being flanked with floor to ceiling glass French doors. Escape to the pillared terrace for outdoor enjoyment and privacy in the carefree perennial gardens with varieties of hydrangea, evergreens, hostas and beech trees to that notable property each season. The light-filled dining room encompassing elegance and grace showcases a pillared floor to ceiling mirror reflecting the tree top views while relishing dinnertime together at the end of a busy day.