Local Businessman Planning Purchase of Waubeeka

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
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A purchase and sale agreement has been signed for Waubeeka Golf Links.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Waubeeka Golf Links should have a new owner Friday.

Michael Deep of North Adams confirmed on Tuesday that he has signed a purchase-and-sales agreement for the 18-hole golf course.

"I'm excited," he said. "I'm very, very excited and happy. Now I'm just waiting for Friday."

Several local names had surfaced as interested buyers in the last few weeks as the deadline loomed for whether the course would open this spring. Deep said he had been interested but backed off when another potential buyer began serious talks with owners James and Jody Goff so as not to get in the way.

"When it didn't happen, Jim called me," Deep said.

James Goff had confirmed earlier in the week that a "verbal agreement" had been made. The Goffs bought the 200-acre course in 2008 and made major upgrades.

The price on the course was dropped last fall from $5 million to $3.5 million; Alton & Westall Real Estate had been marketing the property since the Goffs, who live Colorado, decided to sell it nearly two years ago.

Goff, a former Williamstown high school golf champ, had said he hoped to sell to someone would keep the operation intact, but if not, there was the potential of the three parcels being sold for other uses.



Deep, a local developer and owner of Deep Associates Insurance Agency, said he had no intention of buying a golf course — 45 days ago. Now he's eager to close the deal and prepare the course for an April 15 opening.

"I am planning no changes whatsoever," he said. "The golf superintendent (Greg Tudor) is coming back and the rates are the same as last year."

Deep said he would be able to speak more on Friday; club members are being informed by letter.

Membership rates for 2014 will range from $800 to $2,100, paid by April 1, with juniors at $250 and college students at $350.

There are still things to get in place, Deep said, pending Friday's closing.

"We're going to have a first class operation," he said.  "We're certainly on the right road right now."


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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cozy Place to Be

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Are you looking for a move-in ready home close to the downtown area? Then this just might be the house you're looking for.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 193 Cold Spring Road.

This 1950 single-family has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house is 2,184 square feet on a little less than an acre of land. The price is $469,900.

The house not only comes with a 3.5-car basement garage but also a detached two-car garage with additional storage space above. The house includes the kitchen appliances like the dishwasher, range, and refrigerator, and has a fireplace, screened porch, and back deck. The home is also generator-ready.

We spoke to Suzette Lyons with Burnham and Gold Real Estate, which has the listing.

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

Lyons: Location, location, location!! This property is a short distance from downtown Spring Street. It's nestled conveniently away from the road and provides substantial privacy. Plus, the home has a well-maintained exterior and interior.

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

What a gem! The workmanship is lovely and shows the home has been loved. There is an abundance of space with four bedrooms for family or work/home office space.

The opportunities are endless.

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

The home was built in the mid-1950s by the owner of Yeadon Farm Dairy on the edge of the farm, now the Thornliebank/Buxton Hill neighborhood, with lumber cut from the property.

Along with thick plaster walls and ceilings on the first floor, quality craftsmanship is abundant throughout.

The house has been owned by the same family who built it and the grandson has made every effort to match the original design and style with all of the renovations, including custom-milled natural woodwork for the private second-floor primary bedroom suite. Family pride in ownership is evident in every space of this well-constructed and maintained house now waiting for a new family to call it "home."

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for? 

This home appeals to many buyers. There are four bedrooms sufficient for a full-time family, singles or second homeowners. Opportunity for in-law suite. Also, ample room for a home/office business. Lots of storage space with 3 1/2 garages and additional storage space above the oversized two-car garage.

Are there any standout design features? 

Lots of personal touches with natural woodwork throughout, freshly painted light colors to maximize natural light, new flooring in several rooms. Spacious four-season room for relaxing or home/office use. Also, offers a beautiful primary suite on the second floor.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space? 

A peaceful retreat in the woods. Cozy up to the fireplace on winter nights, enjoy the morning coffee on the back porch or the four-season sunroom. Spend the afternoon gardening in your beautiful yard and connecting with nature. A pet-friendly home offering a fenced yard and durable flooring. A family friendly home directly on the school bus routes.

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

The home has a welcoming feel with natural elements offering a place of comfort and belonging.

You can find out more about this house 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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