347 Big Bass Ln, Becket, MA 01223 listing details

All of the delights of the Berkshires await in this terrific contemporary home steps from Crystal Pond and minutes to October Mountain State Forest, the Appalachian Trail, the Dreamaway Lodge, shopping, chef-owned farm-to-table restaurants, and cultural venues, including Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival, professional and seasonal theatres and Tanglewood. A lovely architectural feature of this home are the two-story projecting towers that flank the front entry. Inspired by French chateau architecture, these lend interest to the front faade and to the interior floor plan. The architectural ap...peal is more than equaled inside this well-built home by the builders wonderful attention to detail, central air conditioning, bamboo flooring, a double-sided gas fireplace opening into the living room and family room, a dining room with bay window and chandelier, and a cooks kitchen with SubZero refrigerator, Jennair range, and granite countertops, and a first-floor master suite with Jacuzzi tub, marble tile, stall shower, and large walk-in closet. Cathedral ceilings contribute to a sense of spaciousness, while tall windows surmounted by clerestories welcome the light and frame views of its very private two-acre wooded setting. With the same appreciation of nature in mind, a rocking chair porch, with doors to the family room and master suite, offers the perfect spot to relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. On the second floor, a junior master suite, two additional bedrooms linked by a Jack-and-Jill bath and a bonus room translate into plenty of space for family and guests. All of these features add up to an outstanding value at this asking price. Whether you are acquiring a second-home, purchasing a primary residence or anticipating a stepping-stone for eventual relocation here, this home offers enjoyment for many years to come. Show more