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327 Chester Rd

Becket, MA 01223

$2,750,000 $11,594/Mo

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Bed

Bath

1,183

Sqft

220

Acres(Lot)

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Fabulous Property with ponds, rushing streams, huge acreage & a gem of a house. The 220 acres abuts state forest and beautiful Walker & Spark Brooks both run through the property. The 2BR/2.5B home has lovely views of the pond & hills beyond, and was totally renovated to the highest standards in 2023 & 2024. Native stone fireplace, heart pine floors, new kitchen, baths, heating, mahogany decks, outdoor shower, windows & insulation. There is a large post & beam barn plus stone foundations from an earlier barn. The fishing is great and trails have been cleared for hiking and horseback riding. Conveniently located near Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow and most other Berkshire cultural attractions as well as state forests and wildlife management areas. Under 3 hrs. to NYC, 2.5 hrs. to Boston 32 7 Chester Road A private Berkshire estate -- 220± contiguous acres, embraced by State forest BECKET, MASSACHUSETTS In the eastern Berkshires, 327 Chester Road unfolds across 220± contiguous acres of woodland, water, and meadow -- a single, unbroken estate wrapped on three sides by some 680 acres of permanently protected state forest. Two brooks wind through the land to a private pond; miles of groomed trails open the woods to walking, x-country skiing and horseback riding. A beautifully remodeled residence offers a finished, low-maintenance retreat from which to take it all in. It is that rare thing -- a turnkey estate, ready to enjoy from the first day, in a setting that can never be built upon or assembled again. AT A GLANCE " 220± contiguous acres, one unbroken parcel " Three sides bordered by some 680 acres of state forest " Fully remodeled residence, about 1,200 sq ft " Two new decks and an enclosed outdoor shower " Large barn -- concrete floor and loft " Private pond of approximately four acres " Walker and Spark Brooks -- designated wild-trout water " Miles of groomed trails, with a bridge over the brook THE LAND The defining gift of this estate is permanence. Bounded on three sides by state forest, its long horizons and deep privacy are permanent: the land beyond cannot be developed, subdivided, or changed. An owner holds 220 acres with the quiet enjoyment of hundreds more -- a protected viewshed and a stillness that cannot be purchased where large tracts have been carved away. Contiguous parcels of this scale have all but vanished from the region; to hold one, whole and protected, is to own something that can be passed on to generations and is very difficult to replicate. WATER & WILD TROUT Walker and Spark Brooks thread the woods and feed a private pond of approximately four acres -- a place to swim, to skate, to cast a line, or simply to sit beside. Walker Brook is recognized by the Commonwealth as a cold water fishery, home to wild brook and brown trout, and lies within the Westfield River watershed -- the first river system in Massachusetts to earn National Wild & Scenic designation. Few private properties offer living, wild trout water of their own. THE RESIDENCE & BARN The residence has been comprehensively remodeled and is ready to enjoy: new flooring, windows, and doors; a new kitchen and appliances; renovated baths; new electrical and fixtures, heating, basement insulation, and a new basement garage door; and two new exterior decks with an enclosed outdoor shower for coming in from the trail or the pond. Compact and effortless to keep, it is a true retreat. Nearby, a large barn -- concrete floor and generous loft -- stands ready for horses, equipment, a workshop, a studio, or gatherings, extending the life of the estate well beyond the house itself. TRAILS & THE SEASONS Miles of groomed trails lace the property and cross the water by an existing bridge, inviting walking, riding, and cross-country skiing through every season -- fall color, winter quiet, the green rush of spring, and long summer light on the pond. What makes 327 Chester Road extraordinary is not any single feature but the way they come together and cannot be taken apart -- protected land, private water, wild trout, groomed trails, and a finished home, held whole in one irreplaceable parcel. It is an estate to be enjoyed now and held for generations, and one that, by its very nature, cannot be assembled again.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,750,000

AD Id : 77003508

MLS Id : 249146

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 220 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,183

Year Built : 1983

Garage : 3

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Total beds: 2

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 5 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished, Full
Flooring Information

Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roofing Information

Fiberglass
Interior Features

Roof: Fiberglass Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer Window Features: Insulated Windows
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Propane, Forced Air Water front: 1

Building Information

Year Built: 1983 Building Area Total: 1183 Patio And Porch Features: Deck Private Pool: No Water front Features: Waterfront Access, River Front, River Access, Pond, Lake View: Mountain(s), Water, Scenic, Pond, Lake

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 3050'x4,000' Main Square Feet: 220 Acres Lot Size Acres: 220 Lot Size Square Feet: 9583200 Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Wooded, Waterfront

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $2750000

Tax Information

Parcel Number: M:414 L:39.1 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $13599

Parking Information

Off Street

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3

School Information

Elementary School: Becket Washington

Junior High School: Nessacus Regional

Senior High School: Wahconah Regional
Location Information

Direction: Rte 20E from Lee, 6/10 mi. after rte 8 turns north to Pittsfield. Small Dr, easy to miss. No sign. WaterSource: Private, Well

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