Friday Front Porch Feature: Luxury on Pontoosuc Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a private estate right on the lake? 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 140 Hancock Road.
This house was built in 2015 and has eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It is 7,494 square feet on a little over an acre.
The house sits on Pontoosuc Lake and includes private lake access and a heated pool with an expansive deck.
The kitchen is equipped with Wolf and SubZero appliances and there is a full outdoor kitchen as well. The property has three additional separated living quarters, each with a kitchen and its own living room.
The house also includes a big garage for multiple cars or more. Included in the garage is your very own elevator that leads to the in-law apartment.
It is on the market for $3,900,000.
We spoke with listing agent Katie Soules and Jeff Astore from William Raveis
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
What truly makes this property stand out is that you simply don't find this combination very often in the Berkshires. It's an extraordinary lakefront setting, incredible scale, and a lifestyle that's hard to replicate. You have the lake, the mountain views, the pool, the dock, amazing entertaining spaces, and the flexibility to accommodate family, friends, and guests. It feels less like simply owning a beautiful home and more like owning your own private Berkshire retreat.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
I'd tell them to stop thinking of it as just a house and imagine what life here could actually feel like. Mornings on the lake, afternoons on the water or by the pool, evenings entertaining friends and family with the mountains as your backdrop. This is a place where everyday life can feel like a vacation and where you can create the kind of memories that stay with you for years.
How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of the home?
The home has a really special feel, elegant and impressive, but at the same time warm, relaxed, and incredibly inviting. There's a natural connection to the lake and the outdoors throughout the home, so it never feels like luxury for the sake of luxury. It feels like a place designed to be lived in, enjoyed, and shared with family, friends, and plenty of unforgettable moments.
Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?
The home features several standout design elements that are both unique and thoughtfully designed for everyday living and entertaining. An elevator provides convenient access from the garage to the in-law apartment, while the kitchen features a built-in hibachi grill, an especially fun and distinctive touch for entertaining. The primary suite also features a truly unique spa-like shower, adding an unexpected element of luxury to the home. Outside, the deck includes a separate gazebo with a TV and multiple fans to keep you cool, creating the perfect spot to relax, watch a game or enjoy the beautiful lake setting. The home also features multiple gas fire pits for night time enjoyment. Together, these features give the home a personality and level of functionality that is difficult to find elsewhere.
What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?
I see this home being perfect for someone who wants more than a beautiful house, they want a lifestyle. Someone who loves being on the water, entertaining family and friends, and having the space and privacy to bring everyone together. It's also an incredible fit for a multigenerational family, with the flexibility for everyone to have their own space while still sharing an extraordinary lakefront setting. Ultimately, it's for someone who wants to make the Berkshires a big part of their life.
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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