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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Historic House with Charm

This Egremont home displays its colonial charm. 

EGREMONT, Mass. — Are you looking for a charming home with historic character? Then this is the colonial home you've been waiting for.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are discussing a large home at 70 Main St.

This four-bedroom and two-bathroom home was built in 1790 and is on the market for $589,000. It totals 2,148 square feet on 0.80 acres. It comes with a dishwasher, washer, refrigerator, range, microwave, and a dryer.

The house features a fireplace with a Dutch oven, wide plank floors, a sunroom, office or den, and a detached two-car garage. It's only a short walk to Mill Pond and local markets and eateries.

We spoke to Judi Panzano with Housatonic Real Estate.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Panzano: Inside, you'll find warm wood floors (preserved beneath carpet in some rooms), a wood-burning fireplace, and a nostalgic Dutch oven nook.

The detached two-car garage offers upstairs storage with finish potential, while a large ice house now used as a shed invites creative reimagining.

Modern updates include a new four-bedroom septic system installed by Lee Septic three years ago, a recently painted exterior and a brand-new roof

A fenced, spacious back yard completes the picture.

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

Panzano: Once an antique shop, this beautifully preserved 1790 home blends historic character with everyday functionality. The former storefront, now a charming dining room, retains its original soul and adds storybook appeal.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?

Panzano: Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a live/work opportunity, or simply a one-of-a-kind home with local charm, this rare gem delivers. Needs some updates but a perfect opportunity for someone to make it their own! 

What kind of neighborhood is it?

Panzano: This unique in-town property is just a short walk from South Egremont favorites like the Spirit Shop, Harmony Market, Kenver Ski & Sport, and the beloved Old Mill Inn restaurant.

You can find out more about this house on its listing.

*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.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or an offer to sell. If you're interested in having your property featured, please contact our sales department at sales@boxcarmedia.com.

Prosperity Way Phase 1 Complete; Berkshire Gas Volunteer Day

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:21AM / Friday, June 26, 2026

Some 55 Avangrid/Berkshire Gas employees spent the day sawing, hammering and painting at Prosperity Way.

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Prosperity Way was founded on the dream of creating an affordable neighborhood where local working families can own a home, build a future, and create lasting memories. Soon, that vision will become reality as homeowners begin moving in.

 

Nearly a year ago, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its three-phase affordable housing project. Now, volunteers are putting the final touches on the six homes and have already begun phase two. 

 

"One of the homeowners is closing on her house tomorrow, so she's moving in this weekend, and then the other family is moving in next week," said Habitat CEO Carolyn Valli. 

 

During Phase 2, seven additional homes will be built, the first modular ranch for that phase has been set, and the stick-built ranch is currently in construction. There are two additional ranches on site, to be set once foundations are cured and two colonial homes are scheduled for delivery on Monday, she said. 

 

Phase 3 will have the construction of another seven homes. Central Berkshire Habitat hopes to finish the project before 2028, dependent on securing sufficient grant funding to bridge the gap between construction costs and affordable sale prices, Valli said. 

 

Energy ran high on Thursday, as more than than 50 employee volunteers from Berkshire Gas, a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., spent the day helping move the project forward through painting, landscaping, and construction work.

 

"We are an energy company in all aspects. We generate wind energy, we have electric utilities and gas utilities, and this crew is demonstrating their energy for a good cause today to support home building for folks who might otherwise never be able to afford a home," said Chris Farrell, Berkshire Gas' communications and government relations manager.