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Berkshires Heading Into a Deep Freeze

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Enjoy the "warmer" weather while it lasts because towards the end of the week temperatures will be in the single digits in the Berkshires.
 
Thursday will be the nicest day of the week with partly sunny skies and a high of 36.
 
Overnight into Friday, there is a chance of some snow flurries. Accuweather predicts little to no accumulation. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., is predicting snow squalls, gusty winds, and plummeting temperatures expected late Thursday night into the wee hours for Northern Berkshire and Southern Vermont. 
 
The NWS has set a wind chill warning from Friday, Feb. 3, starting at 1 a.m. through Saturday at 1 p.m.
 
Expect dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 40 degrees below 0. 
 
The National Weather Service warns the dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. NWS is recommending you avoid outside activities if possible and if you have to go outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
 
Bring pets inside. 
 
The coldest wind chills will be from Friday night into Saturday morning
 
Accuweather predicts a high of 14 Friday with a low of minus-12 and a high of 4 degrees Saturday.
 
But on Sunday, Feb. 5, temperatures will rise to 40. Extended forecasts show similar temperatures throughout the week allowing the Berkshires to thaw. 
 
Pittsfield has announced the opening of warming centers on Feb. 3 and 4. Locations are:
  • Ralph J. Froio Senior Center, 330 North St., open from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks will be available. 413-499-9346.
  • Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave., open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. Call 413-499-9480 for more information.
  • First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Lunch will be served on Saturday. Call 413-499-0866 for more information.
  • Additionally, the shelter housed in the former St. Joseph's High School at 22 Maplewood Ave. will be open 24 hours each day for those seeking relief.

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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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