Friday Front Porch: A Private Escape with Exceptional Views

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Are you looking for modern luxury with amazing views? Then this is 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 1341 Green River Rd.
 
This four bed and two and a half bathroom house is 3,188 square feet on 4.5 acres with a detached guest house.
 
 
The house features hardwood flooring with radiant heat, a wood burning fireplace in the dining room that has access to a private patio. The kitchen has granite countertops, a butler's pantry, and comes with modern appliances. The living room features vaulted ceilings and has a floor to ceiling fieldstone propane fired fireplace and access to a large inviting deck. 
 
 
A hexagonal barn was completely renovated into a delightful guest house with a private deck, kitchen, bathroom, first floor bedroom and additional sleeping area on the second floor.  
 
The listing is on the market for $1,500,000. 
 
We spoke to the current owner Peter Umbrianna. 
 
 
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
  • Exceptional views of Mount Greylock
  • Private Unique Hexagon Guest House  
What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?
 
Great home for families from toddlers to teenagers or couples looking for a forever home.
 
 
Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?
  • Home improvement upgrades including 20,000 kW generator that can power both the main house and guest house simultaneously, 1gb fiber internet, 5g wifi mesh network, property wide cell phone booster and more.
  • Beautiful deck, two fireplaces (propane/wood), oversized heated attached two car garage. 
  • Seasonal flowering trees and pollinator-friendly professional gardens and beds bring color and life to the property

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
  • Privacy
  • Serenity yet close to town center
  • Perfectly suited for gatherings or events
  • Great for family/friend visits and sleepovers
  • Lots of wildlife activity
  • Beautiful mountain views

What do the current owners love most about this home?
  • The ability to host casual and formal events. We have wonderful memories of hosting the Williams College Field Hockey team and Women's Lacrosse team for pre-game dinners
  • Location, beauty of the property, exceptional "morning coffee" mountain views or alfresco sunset dinners, close proximity to Williamstown Center.

What kind of neighborhood is it?

  • Historic South Williamstown location. 
  • Very private location with few neighbors.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?
  • Warm
  • Welcoming
  • Efficient layout
  • Relaxing
  • Safe
"I've made so many home and property improvements since I've owned it that I feel it is an amazing home for the right buyer," Umbrianna notes.
 
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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Williamstown Dedicates Max Rothschild Memorial Skatepark

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — As hundreds gathered to celebrate the opening of the town's new skatepark, the minds of many were on the one person they most wished could be in attendance.
 
The park on Stetson Road "officially" opened with a ribbon cutting a little after 2 p.m., two hours after attendees started using their skateboards, bicycles, scooters and rollerblades at the Max Rothschild Memorial Skatepark.
 
And just before the ribbon was cut, Adam Rothschild talked about his 7-year-old son, for whom the venue was named.
 
"As much as Max loved sports and adventure, what really made him special was his exuberance — the exuberance he brought to every day," Rothschild told the crowd. "He approached life with confidence, energy and a sense of fun and mischief that was contagious. He loved playing with [siblings] Ellie and Caleb and with his friends. He was competitive. He could be bossy. And he certainly liked to do things his own way.
 
"But, above all, he was fun to be around. He brought energy and excitement and a lot of love wherever he went.
 
"I think that's what makes this skatepark such a fitting place to honor Max. A skatepark is about more than skateboarding. It is about community and friendship. It's about trying something new, taking a chance, falling down, getting back up and having fun all along the way. It's a place where kids can challenge themselves, cheer each other on and make memories together. And that sounds a lot like Max."
 
The Rothschild family joined organizers who fund-raised to make the park happen and local government officials in a day that included trick competitions, music and food.
 
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