77 Seekonk Cross Road, Great Barrington, MA, 01230

Welcome to Meadow Wood. This elegant property on a secluded reach of the Green River epitomizes the concept of indoor/outdoor living. The graceful and meticulously maintained 30 acre estate features specimen trees, established gardens, a lilypond, terraces, pastoral views, and wonderful privacy. The custom home, built by one of the region's premiere builders, has been featured in design magazines, garden tours & has received a Garden Club of America award for its ethos & thoughtful use of building materials. The house was constructed using sustainable & recycled low maintenance building materials designed to last a lifetime. In addition to the light-filled main house, the property includes the gardens, fenced fields, a 2 car garage w/ potting room and a studio space. The Gunite pool is surrounded by an espaliered apple tree fence & generous stone terrace. The large screened pool house includes 1/2 bath, outdoor shower, kitchenette & massive fireplace. Further from the house is the barn complex consisting of a 2 bedroom apartment with yard & patio, separate studio apartment and 4 garage bays. A barn, cutting gardens, and a separate private drive complete this part of the estate. Hidden from the road, the main house is approached by a long drive lined with mature Scarlet Oaks & daffodils. A courtyard filled with specimen crabapple trees, stone walls & walkways creates the welcome entry to this one level home.The exterior walls are planted w/ climbing hydrangea that blur the lines between structure & nature-a common motif throughout the property. The setting is both well designed and peaceful. The grand entry foyer sets the tone for the house. It connects to an enfilade of rooms filled w/ southern sun that run the length of the house.Large windows and french doors that welcome both the light and warmth from the sun on a winter's day & open to exterior terraces in the fair months. All the rooms have extensive garden & pastoral views. The east side of the entry is the living room with high, coffered ceilings & a fireplace made with grand tour columns. Adjacent to the living room is the primary suite w/ doors to a private terrace, shower, & lawn. The velvet covered walls create perfect silence, a jewel box of a room. Dual bathrooms and closet areas w/ steam shower & large soaking tub with views complete the suite. West of the entry hall is the large eat-in kitchen w/ coveted AGA range. The doors open onto a patio with lily pond, field views, & cherry trees. The kitchen/service area includes a butler's pantry, & mudroom. The far west end of the house, with perfect evening light, has a cozy sitting room. Adjacent to this is an office/library spaces, another library is located between the guest room and the larger office/sitting room. Both library areas have custom floor to ceiling bookshelves. The larger office has french doors that open to a private and romantic courtyard garden w/ espaliered peach trees & blooms to attract pollinators. Western windows have views of a fenced field and plantings. Majestically on a small rise, is the Parthenon-like pool house, a focal point of the outdoor areas. The adjacent heated gunite pool is a place of refuge and serenity. Step into a world of enchantment and be transported to a realm of natural beauty and tranquility. The intimate spaces and thoughtfully curated common areas throughout the property create an environment that is as classic and timeless as it is fun and whimsical. It is truly a home that seamlessly integrates its beautiful interior with the curated natural beauty and tranquility. The intimate spaces & thoughtfully curated common areas throughout the property create an that is as classic and timeless as it is fun and whimsical. It is truly a home that seamlessly integrates its beautiful interior with the curated natural beauty that surrounds it.

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Listing courtesy of Elvia Gignoux, William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Email: egignoux@williampitt.com