The Ephraim Chapin House c.1725. 51 acres along the Konkapot River
BCMLS MLS# 244124
Listing Agent: Vashti Poor | Listing Agency: LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC
$1,750,000
The Ephraim Chapin House, a.k.a the ''Landlord Abel House'' was built in Chicopee c. 1725. In 1979 this handsome home & tavern was dismantled and relocated to Southfield. There it was re-erected upon a new foundation atop a hill, where it now resides on a 51-acre estate straddling the banks of Konkapot River. Once the beloved retreat of an artist and a serious collector of early American art and antiques this 3-story 4-bedroom home has been painstakingly rebuilt and restored.Original wainscoting in the ''keeping room'' is a rare example of interior decorative painting by the Scroll Painter, a documented but unnamed American decorative artist active the 1790's. Other details include original floorboards & exposed chestnut beams, center chimney with 6 brick fireplaces... (See ''More''.)
The 1st floor includes 2 stately front parlors, the "keeping room", and a Shaker-style kitchen, with sunroom addition designed by architect Paul Clark in 2000. On the 2nd floor, the primary suite features its own dressing area and a full bath. The northwest bedroom and the southeast "Victorian bedroom" share a Jack-and-Jill bath. A foyer near the rear staircase leads to a fourth bedroom suite above the garage.
On the 3rd floor is a heated atelier with soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, surrounding the massive floor-to-ceiling brick chimney. Formerly used as a painting studio, this beautiful space has utility sink, a ½ bath, and enviable views of the valley to the South.
With lush pastoral views, forest areas, and walking trails along its river frontage, this estate marries an unusual level of historic detail with modern amenities. Poured concrete foundation, modern HVAC system, spray foam insulation, and a two-car garage. Plumbing and electric systems recently replaced. AC on 1st floor and in Primary Suite. 20 minutes to Great Barrington. Less than a mile south of Umpachene Falls.
The 1st floor includes 2 stately front parlors, the "keeping room", and a Shaker-style kitchen, with sunroom addition designed by architect Paul Clark in 2000. On the 2nd floor, the primary suite features its own dressing area and a full bath. The northwest bedroom and the southeast "Victorian bedroom" share a Jack-and-Jill bath. A foyer near the rear staircase leads to a fourth bedroom suite above the garage.
On the 3rd floor is a heated atelier with soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, surrounding the massive floor-to-ceiling brick chimney. Formerly used as a painting studio, this beautiful space has utility sink, a ½ bath, and enviable views of the valley to the South.
With lush pastoral views, forest areas, and walking trails along its river frontage, this estate marries an unusual level of historic detail with modern amenities. Poured concrete foundation, modern HVAC system, spray foam insulation, and a two-car garage. Plumbing and electric systems recently replaced. AC on 1st floor and in Primary Suite. 20 minutes to Great Barrington. Less than a mile south of Umpachene Falls.
- Property Info
- Year Built: 1979
- Construction: Post/Beam,Timber Frame
- Land: 51.12 ac
- Interior Space: 5000 sq. ft.
- Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
- Easements: Yes
- Accessibility : 1st Flr Half Bath
- Assessments
- Most Recent Assessment (2024): $2,599,500.00
- Taxes (2024): $12,144.00
- Deed/Info
- Address Info
- 978 Clayton Mill River Rd
- New Marlborough MA 01259
- County: South Registry
- Schools
- Elementary: NM Central
- Middle: Mount Everett
- High: Mount Everett
- Directions
- From Mill River travel south on Clayton Mill River 2.4 miles. Property on left.From Main St. Sheffield: Take Maple St to Hewins. Left on Shunpike Rd. At Stop sign turn left on Clayton Mill River Rd. Bear left to stay on Clayton Mill River. #978 is on the right.
- Map
- Interior Features
- Rooms: 9
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Interior Amenities: Alarm System, Radiant Heat, Backup Generator, Vaulted Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Sun Room, Skylight(s), Fireplace (s), Cable Available
- Exterior Features
- Garage: Attached
- Exterior Amenities: Patio, Deciduous Shade Trees
- Utility Info
- Electric Type: 200 Amp
- Internet Service: Cable Available
- Fuel: Electric,Propane,Oil
- Heat/Cooling: Attic Fan,Boiler,HVAC Zones,Ductless Wall Unit A/C System,Radiant,Hot Water,Furnace,Forced Air,Electric,Central AC
- Hot Water: Propane
- Sewer: Private
- Water: Private
- Listing By: Berkshire MLS
Last Updated: 05/06/2025,
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