6 Alum Hill Rd, Southfield, MA 01259

ABSOLUTELY TURNKEY 1860's FARMHOUSE REPLETE WITH COLONIAL-ERA CHARM AND INFUSED WITH A MODERN VIBE IN A REAL NEIGHBORHOOD WITH LOW NEW MARLBORO TAXES Impeccably restored and decorated, this historic home has a protected pastoral view on just under an acre of level, beautiful land. Gaze out at the distant mountains, past the open field, from the cozy cook's kitchen, the roaring fireplace in winter, or the spacious screened porch in summer. This three bedroom, two bath, home sits on a quiet country road, just about 15 minutes from Great Barrington as well as the best of Litchfield County, and 2 1⁄2 hours from NY The character-rich home offers an astonishing variety of living areas, each with their own unique character. (see supplement for more information) The mud room was once part of a front porch and offers great storage and lets one shed coats out of the elements. Entering the kitchen the warmth of the finely crafted Morse wood stove greets you. The center of the kitchen is a large island with room for 4 or more to eat and make dinner. The range, built-in microwave and dishwasher were installed in just 2018. The kitchen sink offers a recently installed reverse osmosis water filtration system for excellent tasting drinking water. To the west side of the home is an incredibly unique dining room with wood-burning fireplace, wide-board wainscoting, and high ceilings that opens to a huge screened porch that overlooks the open, protected field across the road and the large fenced back yard. To the West side of the home is the living room, also overlooking the field with the distant mountains beyond, and a wood-burning fireplace perfect for winter nights. Nearly every Berkshire home has a front door, but they are rarely if ever used and this home is no exception. The front door and staircase up separates the living room from the family room or library and the first floor full bath featuring a clawfoot tub with a shower. The family room/library is certainly large enough to accommodate any future need for a first floor bedroom. Up the stairs and you have two equal sized bedrooms with ample closets for an antique home. There is also a full bath, and a huge walk-in closet. Straight down the hall is a very large bedroom used by this family for their kids with two bunk beds and previously used as a master bedroom. The yard is fantastic and offers everything you might wish for from loads of sun, mature landscaping including a perfectly-shaped huge sugar maple tree, a fenced dog run, a relatively new 14'x48' hoop house with thermostatically controlled exhaust fan, newer water service from well to garden with a frost-free hydrant, newer electrical service to hoop house, fully automated drip irrigation system, and a fenced 72'x22' garden. Perennial beds have been established both in the back yard and out front. A new stoned-driveway has created a welcoming front yard with immense curb appeal. This is a thoughtful, comfortable, and creative home that works perfectly as both a full-time home and a part-time getaway. Call now to come see it and make it your own.