Real Estate: Do You Know Your Way to Monterey?

It doesn’t get more traditional than this 1840 wood-frame house, constructed of oak and chestnut beams hewn from century-old trees that once lived on the property. Located on twelve secluded acres just east of the center of Monterey, Massachusetts, the approximately 3,150 square feet of living space includes nine rooms (four bedrooms, including a master bedroom and bath) spread out over two stories. Along with an eat-in kitchen, living room, den, dining room, and mud room, the light and airy first floor also includes a sunroom with an enclosed screen porch.

Much of the property’s charm is found outside of its old, white, wooden frame; a casual stroll reveals waterfalls, a rock garden, wishing well, stone bridge, gazebo, and even a separate children’s playhouse built in 1912, not to mention more utilitarian structures such as a barn, stables, and a three-car, detached, heated garage. $1,750,000 [Jan/Feb 2009]

THE GOODS

Benchmark Real Estate

Routes 8 & 23

Otis, Mass.

413.269.4089

www.benchmarkintheberkshires.com