$545,000
Bernardston, MA 01337
MLS# 228472
Status: Closed
4 beds | 3 baths | 4002 sqft
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Property Description
Outstanding one-of-a-kind preserved and carefully renovated historic property dating back to 1745, with additions made in 1800. Known as the Ryther House, this magnificent estate offers its owners a unique opportunity to experience the quality and craftsmanship of our forefathers. Terrific wide plank floors adorn rooms with authentic Indian shutters along with four fireplaces to warm your hearts. The dining room features a museum-quality hand-painted mural (said to be crafted by a British spy around 1812) that brings history to life and serves as a conversation piece second to none. The amenities continue with a pond, professional landscaping and an in-ground heated pool adjacent to a separate 4-season pool house for relaxation and entertaining.
Details
Maps
Documents
Contract Information
Original List Price: 589000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $545,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2019-08-02
Sold Price: $545,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Assess Amt: 688500
Elem School: Other
Middle School: Other
High School: Other
Assessed Year: 2019
Taxes: 13522
Tax Year: 2019
Page: 306
Concessions: None
Registry: Outside Berkshire Other MA
Street #: 44
Street Name: Burrows Turnpike
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01337
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 12
Total Bedrooms: 4
Garage Stalls: 6
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular Shape
Lot Size SqFt: 361984
Frontage Apx: 2387
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 4002
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1745
Acres Apx: 8.31
Remarks & Misc
Directions: From Greenfield, take exit 28B from I91 on MA-10 S toward Bernardston. Turn Right on Hartwell St. House will be 0.4 Miles on your left. Blue Sotheby's Sign at Driveway Entrance.
Marketing/Headline: Historic 1745 Estate with Pond on 8 Acres
Restrict Covenants
No: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Concrete Floor: 1
Interior Access: 1
Exterior Amenities
Barn/Stable: 1
Outbuilding: 1
Patio: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Privacy: 1
Deciduous Shade Trees: 1
Mature Landscaping: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Oil: 1
Wood: 1
Garage
Attached: 1
Detached: 1
Multiple: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Central AC: 1
Hot Water: 1
Multizone: 1
Hot Water
Tankless: 1
Interior Amenities
Alarm System: 1
Backup Generator: 1
Cable Available: 1
Cedar Closet(s): 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
DSL Available: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Add'L Land Avail: 1
Water Features
Pond: 1
Title V
Pass: 1
Title V Date
Title V Date: November 2017
Underground Oil Tank
No: 1
Water
Public: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Brown
Wood Fireplace #: 4
Wood Stove #: 1
Easement
Yes: 1
Survey
Yes: 1
Right of Way
No: 1
Accessibility
1st Flr Half Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
3 Phase: 1
Circuit Breaker: 1
Construction
Plank: 1
Timber Frame: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Fiberglass: 1
Membrane: 1
Metal: 1
Slate: 1
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Stove Permit
Yes: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Historic: 1
Zoning
Other: 1
Residential: 1
Insulation
Unknown: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Clapboard: 1
Wood: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2019-12-19
Under Contract Date: 2019-11-04
Contingent: Yes
Contingent Remarks: Financing
Sold Date: 2019-12-19
Sold Price: $545,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Pass
Underground Oil Tank: No
Water: Public
Sewer: Private
Easement: Yes
Survey: Yes
Right of Way: No
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Water Features: Pond
Lot Description: Add'L Land Avail
Stove Permit: Yes
Electric Type: 200 Amp; 3 Phase; Circuit Breaker
Style: Colonial; Historic
Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Backup Generator; Cable Available; Cedar Closet(s); Fireplace (s)
Internet Service: Cable Available; DSL Available
Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath
Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Outbuilding; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Privacy; Deciduous Shade Trees; Mature Landscaping
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Plank; Timber Frame; Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Clapboard; Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Fiberglass; Membrane; Metal; Slate
Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Interior Access
Floor: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Garage: Attached; Detached; Multiple
Fuel: Oil; Wood
Hot Water: Tankless
Insulation: Unknown
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Other; Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Financing: Conventional
Supplements
... There are also extensive outbuildings that provide areas for hobbies, car collecting, and much more. Situated on 8.31 acres, this 4,000 + square foot home offers its owner's privacy and plenty of opportunities to add your chapter of history in this unique and beautiful historic setting.
Bernardston is a small quiet town with lots of charm offering many activities nearby. Stroll the aisles of The Kringle Candle Company only minutes away or enjoy a unique farm to table dining experience at the Farm Table restaurant along with many other delicious choices within minutes. If you enjoy outdoor activity Crumpin Fox offers a challenging round of championship golf or indulge your wild side and ski, raft, or zipline at the many local attractions. Several well known colleges are within commuting distance. Bernardston is a very safe friendly area making this listing is a must-see property!
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Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: Jeffrey M. Loholdt
Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026
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