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This century-old Dutch colonial offers the warmth of classic architecture with modern convenience.

Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming Dutch Colonial in North Adams

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a charming Dutch colonial family home? 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 6 Overlook Terrace.

This three-bedroom, 1 1/2-bathroom home was built in 1920 and is 1,753 square feet with 0.17 acres.

The house comes with major kitchen appliances as well as a washer and dryer. It also includes a wood-burning fireplace. It has a granite chef's kitchen, hardwood floors and classic architecture. It is in the Greylock School neighborhood.

It is on the market for $399,000.

We spoke with Diane Thorson with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, which has the listing.

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

Thorson: The property stands out due to its unique combination of historic architecture, renovated interior and close proximity to downtown North Adams. It's a wonderful blend of classic neighborhood charm and all the conveniences of an updated home.

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

My first impression was incredible brightness and warmth, thanks to the dark wood floors, the decor, and the wonderful ceiling height. 

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

Yes, the standout features include restored original wood floors throughout the main level, and careful attention to preserving the original details.  

What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?

This home is ideal for someone from out of town or for someone who needs move-in readiness while retaining the character of an older home. Buyers would value the proximity to downtown, culture, and access to nature.   

Do you know any unique stories about the home?

Plans in the registry show lots sold during the 1920s in a development called Overlook Terrace, suggesting the home might have been custom-built for a prominent local resident during that time. It does make someone curious.   

What do the current owners love most about this home?

The current owners consistently mention how much they love being there and the design has a traditional feel but an open flow.   

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

When you enter, you can see that the homeowner has provided a serene and warm atmosphere in a traditional, yet elevated way. It is just a beautiful house to be in!

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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Hockey Tournament Raises More than $20,000 for Team Liam

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Shamrocks and Rensselaer Rejects won the A and B Division titles, respectively, at this weekend's Berkshire Summer Bash.
 
The three-day tournament organized by the Berkshire Bear League Hockey league, brought teams from around the region to help raise money to support Liam Lescarbeau, a 9-year-old member of the Northern Berkshire Youth Hockey League's Black Bears youth program.
 
On Monday morning, NBYHL President Aaron Girgenti reported that the event raised more than $20,000 through team entry fees, the concession stand and a raffle.
 
On Sunday evening, the Rejects squared off against the F-Bombs in the B division final after each team played three games in a four-team round robin.
 
The Rejects held a slight, 3-2, lead after two periods but earned a two-goal margin with a goal midway through the third. The New Yorkers tacked on an empty net goal in the closing seconds to take a 5-2 win and the B Division title.
 
The Shamrocks' A Division final against the Ducks got off to a fast start with the teams trading goals in a high-flying first-period that saw the Shamrocks take a 3-1 lead before the Ducks scored in the 15th minute of the 17-minute period to get within a goal at 3-2.
 
In the second period, though, the defenses and goalies took over, and the score stayed 3-2 until midway through the third, when the Shamrocks broke through to get some breathing room.
 
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