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This century-old Dutch colonial offers the warmth of classic architecture with modern convenience.

Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Dutch Colonial in North Adams

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a charming Dutch colonial family home? Then this might be the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 6 Overlook Terrace.

This three-bedroom, 1 1/2-bathroom home was built in 1920 and is 1,753 square feet with 0.17 acres.

The house comes with major kitchen appliances as well as a washer and dryer. It also includes a wood-burning fireplace. It has a granite chef's kitchen, hardwood floors and classic architecture. It is in the Greylock School neighborhood.

It is on the market for $399,000.

We spoke with Diane Thorson with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, which has the listing.

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

Thorson: The property stands out due to its unique combination of historic architecture, renovated interior and close proximity to downtown North Adams. It's a wonderful blend of classic neighborhood charm and all the conveniences of an updated home.

What was your first impression when you walked into the home?

My first impression was incredible brightness and warmth, thanks to the dark wood floors, the decor, and the wonderful ceiling height. 

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Yes, the standout features include restored original wood floors throughout the main level, and careful attention to preserving the original details.  

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?

This home is ideal for someone from out of town or for someone who needs move-in readiness while retaining the character of an older home. Buyers would value the proximity to downtown, culture, and access to nature.   

Do you know any unique stories about the home?

Plans in the registry show lots sold during the 1920s in a development called Overlook Terrace, suggesting the home might have been custom-built for a prominent local resident during that time. It does make someone curious.   

What do the current owners love most about this home?

The current owners consistently mention how much they love being there and the design has a traditional feel but an open flow.   

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?

When you enter, you can see that the homeowner has provided a serene and warm atmosphere in a traditional, yet elevated way. It is just a beautiful house to be in!

You can find out more about this home on its listing here.

*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.





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North Adams Airport Commissioners Review Badge Policy

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Airport Commission will rethink its badge policy after a discussion with airport users who shared their grievances regarding the current system.
 
The commissioners voted last week to approve a new fee structure for the airport — minus badge fees — as they hope to continue their discussion and craft a policy that creates fewer barriers for airport users.
 
Three years ago, former manager Bruce Goff was charged with cleaning up the badge system. At the time, it was unknown how many badges were in circulation; some airport users had multiple badges, while others had moved away or passed away.
 
Badges are required to access the airside of the airport. Under the current rules, all new badges were set to expire in three years, leaving airport users currently scrambling to obtain new ones. This process comes with a $50 fee.
 
Airport user and former commissioner Trevor Gilman said the sticking point for him was not the price, but the automatic shutdown of the badges upon expiration, as well as the process by which users must obtain brand-new physical cards.
 
"Why change out a badge for the same person? They are perfectly good badges. It is not the cost, it is the process. All of a sudden my badge expired and I can't get in. It takes forever to get one from the state," Gilman said. "If you lose a badge, certainly you should have to buy a new one because there is a cost. That is not the problem; it is the process."
 
He said other airports do not have expiration dates on their badges, adding that he has held one from another airport for 10 years. Gilman argued there should be no barriers to users obtaining a badge, suggesting that higher badge adoption allows the city to better track airport activity.
 
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