luxury house for sale Pownal, United States

Tucked in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, this Williamstown contemporary boasts over 7,000 sq. ft. of undeniable form and function mixed with the highest degree of finishes. It's been said that homes can be duplicated anywhere, but a setting with unique and rare attributes cannot. Gently Sited amidst a spectacular 34-acre backdrop bordering 8,000 +/- acres of protected land is incredibly rare. Architecturally designed to contour with the natural topography of the site greatly reduced disturbance when built. This multi-tiered footprint affords picturesque sunset views of the village below and Berkshire hills beyond. Watch a soccer game at Cole field from your Gunite pool, close to the village for dinner or go hiking on Chestnut/Pine Cobble Trails right off your property... ...Rare in deed. This country contemporary home was designed by Chad Floyd of Centerbrook Architects and Planners. First published in Architectural Digest in 2008, it continues to be as awe-inspiring today as it was then. While your kitchen will leave you catching your breath with its curvature design and fine appointments a few steps farther and entertaining begins in the 500+ square foot living room with wood burning fireplace and windows to take in the countryside landscape. The convenience of one level living continues with the primary wing just beyond the dining room. Your primary bath is exquisitely appointed with marble and fiber optics for the evening ambiance. Above, on the upper-tier is a combination of guest bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, media room with den and bar area overlooking your sun-drenched courtyard protected from those windy days. Close to The Clark Art Institute, The Williamstown Theatre Festival or all things Williams College. This location is in very close proximity to all local attractions and a short 15-minute drive will bring you Mass MoCA and even more attractions and restaurants in North Adams. Welcome home.

High Mowing, is a magical Williamstown estate spread over fifteen glorious acres, and nestled in the hills less than 5 minutes from Williams College. This exquisitely welcoming home is different from any other property in the Berkshires, and it seamlessly integrates beautiful nature and sophisticated culture in an incomparable and eclectic way. The property has been meticulously developed with an artist's eye and a craftsman's hand to blend perfectly with its environment, complementing the colors and textures of surrounding fields, woods, and mountains, exposed under the huge open sky of day and starry nights. Major design elements by globally-renowned architect Fred Koetter are outstanding. Everywhere the house sparkles with locally-gathered quartz, marble, and granite, lovingly crafted by Italian mason Cesare Boni. Enter through this vibrant stonework or directly along an accessibility ramp and you are instantly transported into this special world. The house encompasses over 5,500+ square feet of versatile living and entertainment areas, with 5 inviting bedrooms and 5 full baths (one handicap accessible) and intimate spaces for conversation or solitude. Views of the expansive property, adjoining preserved land, and the mountains beyond delight from almost every room. Ample windows and doors spill out to multiple patios and terraces anchored by large natural stone and enormous decks. The list of amenities is truly endless but begins at the center of the home with a stunning wood paneled library and its ornate Italian marble fireplace, extending through a magnificent formal dining room into two full kitchens and a private en-suite. Massive living areas with floor-to-ceiling glass join your intimate interior to stunning nature outside. Away from common spaces, a huge and perfectly private light filled studio/workspace offers its own fireplace, en-suite and kitchenette. The inspired floor plan creates distinctive areas to relax and unwind with others or enjoy the blissful solitude High Mowing offers. All of these features and much more merge together beautifully to create an unrivaled retreat of 15+ gorgeous Berkshire acres on a historic Williamstown by-way where dawn peers in over Mount Greylock and dusk settles on the Taconic Range. It will at once take your breath away and fill you with new life. From the house, into the grounds and fields beyond, you witness the seasons turn from lush greens of summer to the splendor of fall foliage and the snows that blanket Sheep Hill. The great deck overlooks mature gardens to the superb scenic vistas beyond. Perennials, fruit trees, grape arbors, bushes overflowing with blueberries and raspberries -- all meticulously cultivated to provide vibrant color throughout the growing season. A plentitude of wildlife roams the grounds - deer, fox, wild turkey, hawk are your constant companions. Further highlights include a 7-stall barn complete with tack room, shed, and paddock. Endless possibilities for exceptional Berkshire living await; you will need to see High Mowing to believe it!

Welcome to your 3-bedroom, 2-bath peaceful and private hidden gem nestled in the trees overlooking Joe's Field, MASS MoCA, on a dead-end street! Updates include Marvin windows and doors on the main floor, refinished oak hardwood floors, bathroom installed with cle' tiles and skylight that need your finishing touches, 200 amp electric, wrap-around covered solid cedar porch with outdoor seating to view James Turrell's Tower (rain or shine), french drain, backyard retaining wall including stone patio, and attached outbuilding with electrical and plumbing, ready for your install of sauna and or outdoor shower. Whether you are looking for year-round Berkshire living or a weekend getaway-this semi-updated home is for you! Close to Downtown North Adams and Heritage State Park. Call today for your private showing!