REAL ESTATE: Contemporary Colonial

 

Built in 2003, this New England contemporary Colonial, nestled in the hills of Williamstown, Mass., marries modern conveniences with some less-contemporary details, such as its black-and-white-tiled entryway, crystal chandelier, and multiple fireplaces. But despite such nineteenth- and twentieth-century charm, the chef’s kitchen is born of the twenty-first century with its Energy Star appliances, ample counter space, two kitchen sinks—one built into the island counter—and an adjacent dining area for entertaining while cooking.

 

Though relatively modest from the outside, the house surprises visitors with its 4,761 square feet that includes five bedrooms and four-and-a-half-baths. The second-level master suite has its own private spa, complete with a jet tub, and spacious closets. And while there are plenty of private spaces, such as the upstairs studio or office, the hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, open rooms, and windowed doors allow for a unified flow throughout a home that is pleasing to traditionalists and modernists alike.— $949,000. [JUNE 2009]

 

THE GOODS

 

Harsch Associates

311 Main St

Williamstown, Mass.

www.harschrealesate.com