Charles Flint opens new shop and gallery

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Charles L. Flint, doyen of antiques dealers in Lenox, has opened his new shop and gallery at 52 Housatonic St., adjacent to his former premises at 56 Housatonic St. The new building was designed by architect Anthony Barnaba of Blueline Design Inc. in Great Barrington, in collaboration with Flint. It encompasses 5,400 square feet, and is in a modified Federal style. The first floor is devoted to a large display room, as well as a library to house Flint’s collection of art and reference books. There are private offices for Flint and manager Karen Moorhouse and her assistant, Vivian Werner. Werner comes to Lenox from Paris where, for several years, she acted as a buyer for a New York antiques dealer. The display and sales galleries will be open Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office of Appraisals, Ltd. will be open Mondays through Fridays with the same hours. Both the gallery and the office can be reached at 637-1634, or by fax at 637-0222. Flint is a Berkshire native. He opened his first antiques shop in Lenox in 1976, featuring Shaker objects and early American folk art. He branched out to include early blown glass, stoneware and 18th and 19th century paintings. An expert on Shaker, Flint has published a book on Shaker furniture at Mt. Lebanon and has served as director of the Mt. Lebanon Shaker Village Museum. He is equally knowledgeable on the subject of early blown glass. He is now at work on a book dealing with the properties of quartzine, a mineral found throughout the Berkshires and essential to the early glass-making industry here. Flint is an appraiser of fine art antiques as well as a dealer. He is a member of the New England Association of Appraisers. He has recently been joined by Scott Alessio and M.C. Jesse Martin in forming Appraisals, Ltd. Alessio, who lives in New Lebanon, N.Y., is a graduate of SUNY-Albany with a degree in anthropology. He holds a master’s degree in museum science from the same institution. Martin, who lives in Becket, is a graduate of Smith College, where she majored in art history; she has done further work with the American Association of Appraisers in Washington.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The home prior to renovations.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.

The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.

The house is listed for $359,500.

We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieri and Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.

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

Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.

 

Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.)  The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.  

 

 

What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?

 

Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few.  All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.

 

Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house.  New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house.  New paver patio in the back yard.

 

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?

 

Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.

 

Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.

 

 

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

 

Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.

 

Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.

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

Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.

 

Andrews: Built in about 1965.

 

What do the current owners love about this home?

 

Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.

 

Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.

 

 

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

 

Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.  

 

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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