834 Pratt Corner Rd, Shutesbury, MA 01072

Located in the quiet hills just minutes from Amherst, this unusual contemporary home is perfectly suited to its woodland setting. The "southwest-inspired" open architecture features huge beams that carry its wooden ceiling from the living room up over the spacious second-story loft, creating a warm, multi-level space well-suited to casual entertaining. Huge windows facing east and south frame impressive views of the surrounding hills and fields, and capture the sun's warmth during the cold winter months. The master bedroom suite is on the main floor, and two bedrooms, full bath, hot-tub room and office are on the walk-out lower level. An unfinished two-story basement "sport court" completes the interior space. Outside, the yard is lush with azalea and rhododendron, and includes a Hartrue clay tennis court and a fenced vegetable garden with potting shed. The house and attached garage had new roofs in 2014. The abutting two-acre build-able lot in Amherst can be purchased as well.