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This home at 13 Grant St. in Adams has been updated with modern conveniences and offers a panoramic view through its wall of windows.
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Front Porch Feature: Room With A Wide-Open View

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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The kitchen and living area have 20-foot ceiling and an expansive view.

ADAMS, Mass. — A home with great views could be yours!

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are discussing a unique chateau-style home at 13 Grant St.

The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and was built in 1968.

The home features a stunning wall of windows in the living area with views of Mount Greylock and the Hoosac Valley.

This house is close to Hoosac Valley Elementary and Hoosac Valley Middle and High School, great for a family. It is 1,785 square feet with 0.29 acres. The house will come with washer and dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, range, and microwave. The asking price is $399,900.

We spoke to Jesse Dimitropolis from Bishop West Real Estate on this property.

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?

Dimitropolis: This home is one of a kind here with its striking chateau-style boasting soaring 20-foot ceilings and a dramatic southeast-facing wall of glass that frames panoramic views of Mount Greylock and the valley. It is also a home where you can enjoy the scenery from a 400-square-foot Trex deck or the spacious 500-square-foot concrete patio — ideal for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.

What kind of lifestyle do you think this home naturally lends itself to?

Dimitropolis: This home is ideal for those seeking a tranquil, nature-oriented lifestyle. Its proximity to Mount Greylock and Greylock Glen offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and outdoor exploration. The expansive windows and outdoor spaces provide a seamless connection to nature.

What do the current owners love most about this home?

Dimitropolis: The current owners especially love the abundant natural light, the picturesque views, and the home's distinctive architectural beauty.

Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?

Dimitropolis: The current owner was informed that the home was originally built by a local builder for his own family, which speaks to the care and craftsmanship that went into its construction.

Any unique or custom elements?

Dimitropolis: Absolutely! The home showcases several custom features, including a loft that overlooks the main living space, a striking stone chimney that spans from the lower level to the main floor, and a dramatic wall of glass.

Have there been any major upgrades or repairs recently?

Dimitropolis: Yes, there have been several major upgrades and repairs recently. The entire interior has been updated, including a renovated kitchen and bathrooms with modern finishes and fixtures. The heating system was replaced in 2019 with a high-efficiency Viessmann natural gas boiler, new radiators, and all-new plumbing. A new roof was installed in 2021. In 2024, the driveway and concrete garage floor were redone, and the deck was completely rebuilt — spanning 400 square feet and finished with low-maintenance Trex decking, perfect for outdoor enjoyment.

What kind of neighborhood is it?

Dimitropolis: The home is located in a desirable neighborhood in Adams, known for its small-town charm and scenic beauty. It’s close to downtown amenities, local parks, and outdoor attractions.

You can find out more about this house on its listing.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or an offer to sell. If you're interested in having your property featured, please contact our sales department at sales@boxcarmedia.com.

 




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Cheshire Board OKs Draft Warrant, Compensates Town Clerk

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Board of Selectmen endorsed the draft warrant for the annual town meeting and voted to transfer funds to compensate the town clerk for election work.

Following a public comment from its last meeting, board members discussed compensating Town Clerk Whitney Flynn for her hours during elections as they exceed her regular hours.

"Yes, election days are long, prior to elections there's set up. There's also state-mandated 9 to 5 hours on Fridays or Saturdays, where you have to be at the office to accept anyone who should choose to register to vote, and that's in addition to regular hours," Flynn said. "And then there's also state-mandated hours from Elections Commission for numerous days. And you know, there's multiple emails from the secretary of the commonwealth notifying that you must be in office to complete the certification of signatures during a lot of different days, just depending on how many elections are within that year. So they're mandatory hours by the state as well."

She kept track of her extra hours for the board to see. She has used other options to help pay poll workers.

"But what I would say is that there are opportunities with the [state] Division of Local Mandates to be reimbursed for a lot of those election costs," she said. "So essentially, I go through after elections, and I put in all of the vote-by-mail costs associated with that, I put in the like the poll workers hours if election workers come for early voting in office, which is mandatory for state and federal elections."

The Selectmen decided to move $2,500 from the book repair line into the elections line to cover for the extra hours but she cannot exceed that and will communicate her office hours around it.

The board voted to recommend the 31 warrant articles for the annual town meeting scheduled Monday, June 8.

Among the questions to be posed to voters is the operating budget, Article 8, to raise and appropriate $1,642,481 and Article 9, to approve the Hoosac Valley Regional School District's assessment of $3,402,982, an increase of $196,900, or about 6 percent. The budget was approved the School Committee in March.

Article 10 is to approve the Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School assessment of $595,431 and Article 23 asks to use free cash of $14,137 for the town's portion of McCann Technical School's roof and window project.

Article 12 is towould appropriate $403,000 to the Police Department. This includes an increased police chief salary to help attract a potential candidate as well as three full-time officers.

Article 13 would appropriate $131,805 to support the Fire Department and Article 14 is to transfer $18,726 from the radio stabilization account for emergency radio communications.

Voters will also be asked to raise and appropriate $20,000 to the reserve fund and $42,488 for the building department.

Article 28, the room occupancy excise tax, would be capped at 6 percent as that is what most communities do.

In other news:

Following a walkthrough with engineers, the fire station's meeting/training room remains closed

Department of Public Works Director Corey McGrath informed the board in April that the fire station needs to have a geotechnical study done because of the chance of a subsurface issue.

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