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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic House with Charm

This Egremont home displays its colonial charm. 

EGREMONT, Mass. — Are you looking for a charming home with historic character? Then this is the colonial home you've been waiting for.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are discussing a large home at 70 Main St.

This four-bedroom and two-bathroom home was built in 1790 and is on the market for $589,000. It totals 2,148 square feet on 0.80 acres. It comes with a dishwasher, washer, refrigerator, range, microwave, and a dryer.

The house features a fireplace with a Dutch oven, wide plank floors, a sunroom, office or den, and a detached two-car garage. It's only a short walk to Mill Pond and local markets and eateries.

We spoke to Judi Panzano with Housatonic Real Estate.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Panzano: Inside, you'll find warm wood floors (preserved beneath carpet in some rooms), a wood-burning fireplace, and a nostalgic Dutch oven nook.

The detached two-car garage offers upstairs storage with finish potential, while a large ice house now used as a shed invites creative reimagining.

Modern updates include a new four-bedroom septic system installed by Lee Septic three years ago, a recently painted exterior and a brand-new roof

A fenced, spacious back yard completes the picture.

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

Panzano: Once an antique shop, this beautifully preserved 1790 home blends historic character with everyday functionality. The former storefront, now a charming dining room, retains its original soul and adds storybook appeal.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?

Panzano: Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a live/work opportunity, or simply a one-of-a-kind home with local charm, this rare gem delivers. Needs some updates but a perfect opportunity for someone to make it their own! 

What kind of neighborhood is it?

Panzano: This unique in-town property is just a short walk from South Egremont favorites like the Spirit Shop, Harmony Market, Kenver Ski & Sport, and the beloved Old Mill Inn restaurant.

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.

Greenagers Founder Will Conklin Honored as Business Person of the Year

By Breanna Steele12:17PM / Saturday, October 03, 2026

Casey Pease of state Sen. Paul Mark's office presents William Conklin, right, with a state Senate proclamation.

EGREMONT, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce honored a local businessman and nonprofit leader on Sept. 24 at Catamount Mountain Resort.

 

William Conklin was this year's Business Person of the Year, recognizing his work as founder and executive director of Greenagers, a nonprofit that helps youth and children engage in work in environmental conservation, sustainable farming, natural resource management, and vocational skills building. 

 

Conklin and his family also run Sky View Farm and he is a managing partner of Konkapot Tree and Timber, a small-scale forest products business.

 

"If you spent any amount of time in Southern Berkshire, chances are you've heard his name, whether you realize the connection at the time or not," said board member Sierra King Watson, who emceed the event. "You might be having a conversation about farming, a new barn or structure that was built, students learning hands-on skills in sustainable agriculture, or a family that receives donated firewood to help keep their home warm through a cold Berkshire winter, or maybe you're simply talking about one of those community leaders who somehow manages to show up, support everyone, and seemingly be everywhere all at once.

 

"Well, one name has a way of continuously popping up, and that is Will Conklin."

 

Board President Mark Rulison said the region has more than 1,200 nonprofits. One in four jobs in the county is in the nonprofit sector, which ranks 27th nationally for nonprofit employment. He said the economic impact on the community is huge, thanking those who help.

 

For the event on Thursday, Conklin requested that as much of the food as possible was sourced locally. Most of it came from Greenagers, Sky View Farm, Indian Line Farm and Fancy Feast Supper Club, creative dinner series.