WONDERFUL CONTEMPORARY HOME '' ON THE HILL'' IN GB. CONSIDERED ONE OF GB'S MOST DESIRED AREAS. ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF BEING CENTRALLY LOCATED TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE JUST WALKING DISTANCE TO ONE OF NEW ENGLAND'S BEST DOWNTOWN AREAS.
THIS OPEN CONCEPTED HOME OFFERS GREAT NATURAL LIGHT AND THE ABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNE AND ENTERTAIN.
THREE BEDROOMS- MAIN BEDROOM OFFERS EN SUITE FULL BATHROOM. ADJACENT IS A GOOD-SIZED BEDROOM WITH CLOSET AND SKYLIGHT. ACROSS THE HALL IS A FULL BATHROOM WITH LAUNDRY FACILITIES. THE THIRD BEDROOM IS HUGE WITH LOFT AREA WHICH COULD EASILY DOUBLE AS A DEN, STUDY, TV ROOM OR MEDITATION AREA. OFF OF THE DINING ROOM IS A SCREENED IN PORCH WITH NATURAL SHADE ALONG THE ENTIRE SOUTH SIDE OF THE HOUSE. JUST PERFECT FOOR THOSE SUMMER EVENINGS!
ON THE LOWER LEVEL IS A 20'X 20' PLAYROOM WHICH COULD ALSO SERVE AS A MEDIA ROOM OR OFFICE AND A LARGE UNFINISHED AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE WHICH CURRENTLY SERVES AS A PING PONG TABLE AREA AND UTLITY ROOM.
PERENNIAL PLANTINGS TO THE RIGHT AND TWO BEAUTIFUL APPLE TREES THAT YIELDS TREMENDOUSLY ON THE LEFT. NO HERBICIDES OR PESTICIDES WERE EVER USED IN THE SELLERS' 40 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE TWO BLUEBIRD BOXES BOTH PRODUCED YOUNG THIS YEAR( NOT ALL WERE BLUEBIRDS).
CONTAINED WITHIN THIS FENCED- IN FLAT .35 ACRE YARD IS A SPECTACULAR POND WITH WATER FEATURES WHICH ARE HOME TO TWELVE OVER -WINTERING GOLDFISH AND SOME FROGS. A CUSTOM-BUILT TREEHOUSE INSPIRED BY THE " JACK AND ANNIE" CHILDREN'S SERIES IN THE TWO MAPLE TREES. TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY ARE HEMLOCKS, A BEAUTIFUL BIRCH, AND THERE IS A SMALL BEECH TREE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE HOUSE.THE POND ATTRACTS MANY BUTTERFLIES AND BIRDS, AND THE LIGHTNING BUG SHOW EACH JUNE IS UNFORGETTABLE.
THE HOME HAS THREE HEATING ZONES. ONE OF FORCED HOT AIR AND TWO OF HOT WATER BASEBOARD.FIBER OPTIC CABLE WAS INSTALLLED ON THE STREET LAST WEEK. THE RENTED SOLAR PANELS OFFER A GREEN ENERGY OPTION THAT ARE OFTEN SOUGHT IN BERKSHIRE LIVING. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
For sale
$699,000
2 Lake Ave, Great Barrington, MA 01230
3beds
1,618sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.35 Acres Lot
$685,600 Zestimate®
$432/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful apple treesOpen conceptScreened in porchMedia room or officePerennial plantingsSmall beech treeCustom-built treehouse
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Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 03:13am
Listed by:
David Carlson 413-329-1279,
FAIRGROUND REAL ESTATE, INC
Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 247381

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Description: EN SUITE BATHROOM
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Description: WITH SKYLIGHT
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Description: HUGE! LOFT AREA.
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Description: CONTAINS LAUNDRY AREA
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Description: EN SUITE TO BEDROOM 1
- Level: First
Den
- Description: PIANO?/ BOOKS?
- Level: First
Dining room
- Description: WOOD FLOORS
- Level: First
Family room
- Description: GREAT SPACE! WALKOUT TO BACKYARD.
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Description: GRANITE COUNTERTOPS,LARGE DECK OFF OF I
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: WOOD FLOORS
- Level: First
Mud room
- Description: SHELVING AND HOOKS.
- Level: First
Other
- Description: SCREENED IN PORCH
- Level: First
Utility room
- Description: UNFINISHED. WALKOUT TO BACKYARD.
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Nat Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Full,Partially Finished,Concrete
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,618
- Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Mature Landscaping, Landscaped
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: GREAM0130B0000L01250
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200 Amp
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Satellite Available, Trash Public, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar Panels Rented
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Great Barrington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $432/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $591,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,153
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
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