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's O'Grady Remembered as 'Pillar of Support'

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Present and former town officials expressed grief this week at the news that longtime Council on Aging Executive Director Brian O’Grady died last week.
 
The passing of O’Grady, 69, who served the town in that role since 1999, was framed as a both a professional and deeply personal loss by two of the town managers he served under during his 27 years in Williamstown.
 
“When I came here a little over four years ago, I had spent my career in government work, primarily working in the human services realm,” current Town Manager Robert Menicocci said at Monday evening’s meeting of the Select Board. “This was my first foray into the broader municipal government. But Brian's career had always been in the human service realm.
 
“It was a bit of a comfort for me to come into a setting where I could speak to someone who was part of my team but also, we spoke the same language and got into the work for the same reason. We all are here to serve the public, but I think there's a special calling for some who work in the human service realm to support folks on their hardest days. It's a big part of how government functions and serves as part of the safety net. And Brian fully embodied that every single day.”
 
One of Menicocci’s predecessors, Peter Fohlin, left a message of condolence on O’Grady’s online obituary.
 
“I am heartbroken to read of Brian's illness and passing,” Fohlin wrote. “From 1999 until I retired in 2015, Brian was the staunchest member of the Town of Williamstown team. Strong beliefs but always a kind heart. A pillar of support and energy in the aftermath of [Tropical Storm] Irene in 2011. Always working to improve the Harper Center facility and programs for his community. Respected by everyone and loved by all. The best friend.”
 
Fohlin was joined on iBerkshires.com’s obituary by O’Grady’s colleagues at Elder Services of Berkshire County.
 
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