luxury house with reception room for sale Falls Village, United States

From the moment you turn down the long, meandering driveway, you can sense you are approaching something truly special. Arriving at Water's Edge, on 13 private acres, the home with its classic barn, charming outbuilding, and circular drive initially presents a modest front, but an incredible surprise awaits. The true gravitas of this property reveals itself the moment you step outside. The home is perfectly oriented to draw your eye to the magnificent backyard, where the pristine waters of Lake Wononpakook serve as your direct backdrop. Here, a private dock stretches out into the water as kayakers gently float past. Transitioning inside from the water, a beautifully rounded, private stone patio leads into a quintessential screened porch, the exact spot where, let's be honest, you'll be spending most of your evenings. Inside the main residence, the exceptional level of care and detail that went into its construction is immediately apparent. Built just 30 years ago, which we affectionately refer to as a "new build" here in Litchfield County, the interior offers a highly flexible floor plan. The main level features light filled common spaces, including a dining room and a living room, both oriented to frame the lake views and anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen is a natural gathering hub, complete with ample counter space for meal prep and a generous breakfast bar for entertaining. Just beyond, a thoughtful back pantry area offers additional built-in cabinetry storage alongside a full laundry and mudroom space. The front foyer makes a dramatic first impression with soaring ceilings and expansive walls designed to showcase artwork of great scale. To one side sits a bright home office featuring built-in desks and large windows that flood the room with natural light. A grand staircase invites you to the upper level, where you'll find a truly showstopping family room or library. Defined by soaring ceilings, a propane fireplace, and custom built-in bookshelves, the space immediately tempts you to grab a book and stay awhile. The main floor also thoughtfully hosts a second lake facing office, a comfortable guest bedroom, and a full bath. Accessible via a separate staircase for ultimate privacy, the primary en-suite bedroom is both functional and charming. It features a wood-burning fireplace, built-in storage, and some of the most captivating elevated lake views in the entire house. The large en-suite bath is beautifully appointed with dual pedestal sinks and a soaking tub. Two additional unique bedrooms round out the second-floor accommodations, each boasting integrated built-in desks and storage. Outside, a level, manicured lawn wraps around the residence. The classic barn provides excellent storage while effortlessly checking the "I have a house in the country, so I need a barn" box. Directly adjacent, a private sport court stands ready for the basketball enthusiast in your life. Completing this exceptional compound is a secondary detached outbuilding. Fully equipped with both heating and air conditioning, it offers the ultimate flexible escape-ideal for a private fitness studio, a workspace, or simply a place to hide when the entire extended family decides to visit your spectacular new lake house.

Tucked away on five private acres in Monterey, this singular handcrafted Berkshire cottage feels as though it emerged from a storybook. Natural-edge wood siding, steep rooflines, a massive fieldstone chimney and a tower-like upper level rise from a landscape of hydrangeas, woodland and a grape-covered arbor. Inside, the house is an irresistible mix of rustic character and thoughtful updates. Original wood floors, reclaimed hand-hewn beams, paneled walls, arched doors and unexpected architectural details give each room its own identity. The dramatic great room is the heart of the house, where soaring volume, exposed beams, richly paneled walls and an immense fieldstone fireplace create a space that feels far removed from everyday life. French doors open to a stone patio, while an open staircase rises through the room to the upper level, adding to the home's storybook quality. A sun-filled pink living room offers a dreamy contrast - soft, light-filled and wrapped in windows overlooking the hydrangeas and surrounding woods. A pleasing counterpoint to the darker, more rustic great room, it is an inviting place to read, relax or gather. A remodeled kitchen combines form and function, with white cabinetry, stone counters, a farmhouse sink, center island and a stunning commercial-style range beneath a stainless-steel hood. The adjoining dining room creates an easy flow for entertaining. Four bedrooms are arranged in two separate wings, offering privacy and flexibility. The south wing begins with a first-floor bedroom and bath, continues upstairs to a second bedroom with a newly added bath, and culminates in a third-floor office tucked beneath the peaked roof. On the opposite side of the house, in the north wing, two additional bedrooms each enjoy their own bath. Thoughtful bathroom updates, including the addition of the upstairs bath, bring modern comfort while remaining true to the character of the home. The story continues outdoors. Hydrangeas spill across the front of the house, mature grapevines climb the arbor, and lawns fade into woods and wild garden areas. The west-facing hillside brings seasonal mountain views through the trees, along with places to dine outdoors, wander, garden or simply enjoy the quiet. Private and quietly tucked away, yet only about 15 minutes from Great Barrington, with access to Monterey's Lake Garfield town beach and close to the lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation that make this part of the Berkshires so appealing. Low Monterey taxes and high speed internet on site.