165 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA 01002

Attention nature lovers! Ideal location, end of gravel rd. abutting huge tracts of state and town conservation land. step out your front door and hike the holyoke range. This circa 1910 structure, originally part of a mill complex on baby carriage brook, was completely rebuilt and expanded 2017-2019. Special care given to retain historic charm while maximizing energy efficiency, (r35 walls r60 roof) reusing and repurposing as much as possible, while updating electrical, plumbing, roofing, windows, doors, etc. to meet stringent modern codes. 90% new, all the hard work is done. New appliances, heat and cool with high efficient heat pump/ac, and a modern efficient wood stove as back up. Old and new locally cut wide pine flooring. 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs, possible master bedroom or den on 1st floor. next to full bath and laundry hook-ups. 1.7 acres of land, mostly forested, mature trees and year round stream ....like a woodland park. And a lovely and practical shed for dry storage and workshop. A timeless beauty for the 21st century.