5-bed Colonial Berkshires Farmhouse, aka Grandaddy's House, Family Friendly home

Renovations just finished on this unique home, that originally dates to the 1700s. Great for families and big groups, with space to spread out, inside & out. Charming historic details include stone fireplaces, bay windows, a 3-season room, and a dedicated library. Newly modernized kitchen and updated bathrooms. 5 bedrooms, including a kids' bunk room. Set in a very remote, quiet location, but a quick drive to New Marlborough or Great Barrington. The large in-ground pool is targeted to be open by July.

ABOUT THE HOUSE:
Downstairs: the space has plenty of room to hangout and entertain, including 3 fireplaces. Large 'great room' with flat-screen TV and large fireplace, and comfortable seating for the whole group. The dining room seats 8-12. The kitchen is open to the breakfast nook, which has an additional indoor fireplace and banquette seating. The library has lots of books, and pocket doors that close to make it a dedicated, quiet office space. There's a 3-seasons room with a 3rd fireplace and sliding glass doors that look over the stone back patio and the backyard. There is also a large mud room, directly accessible from the kitchen & outside, perfect for all your ski or summer gear and with a brand new washer/dryer.
Upstairs: on one side, you'll find 3 bedrooms including 2 with king beds and 1 with a queen bed. On this side, there is also a full bathroom. In the other wing of the upstairs is the other king-size bedroom, the bunk room, an additional full bath, and a small powder room. There is also a large walk-in closet that's been converted to a flex space to be used as an office or baby room with a crib. The layout of the two wings makes it easy for multi-families or groups to share and have their own space. Each bedroom has new mattresses, linens, and blackout shades.

OUTSIDE:
The backyard is large and overlooks the pool. The pool is large, fully fenced in, and is not heated. Pool will be open mid June to at least mid September for 2023. There's a wraparound driveway that surrounds the property, perfect for kids to bike or scoot in, and a basketball hoop. Yard is not fenced.

AMENITIES:
This house is set up for the owners' multi-generational family, and you'll find plenty of amenities that you're welcome to use. Plenty of books, board games, and puzzles. The kitchen is fully stocked. For kids, there are cribs and all the other baby gear you'd need as well as toys, games and outdoor equipment like scooters, pool toys and more.

THE AREA:
There are great places all around the Berkshires to enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, kayaking, trail running, mountain biking, camping, skiing, sledding, skating, and more. The Berkshires is a center for music and dance (Tanglewood, Yale Music School), theater (Shakespeare & Company), arts and local craft (downtown Great Barrington, farmers markets), dining (many exceptional local and farm-based restaurants), and hospitality (Inn on the Green, Gedney Farm, Red Lion Inn, etc.). There are no Ubers or Lyfts or taxi services. Cell reception can be spotty at best. Wifi is available in most cafes and stores.

Located in the small village of Southfield, this house is just a 2 minutes drive from a lovely general store called the Southfield Store. It's also conveniently located to Butternut Mountain, Great Barrington, and Stockbridge. The perfect launchpad for whatever you'd like to do in the Berkshires -- antiquing, hiking, skiing, lakes or more. Explore the cute downtowns of the various towns nearby and then come back to the quiet and peaceful village of Southfield!


OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
The house is in a rural country area - there is limited cell reception, and the area can be prone to power outages. Many areas of the home were recently updated, and renovations were completed in 2023. However, this home still has many of the original historic elements that may make it unsuitable for some guests. Examples- the staircases are steep, 2 of the bedrooms upstairs and the powder room have sloped / low ceilings, slate patio on the back deck is not fenced, and would not be suitable for unsupervised toddlers. Please read the house rules and note the descriptions in the photo captions, and reach out with any questions or concerns you might have, prior to booking.