$798,000
Chester, MA 01011
MLS# 240878
Status: Closed
5 beds | 3 baths | 3051 sqft
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Property Description
Indulge your sensibilities in this incredibly private, attractive and well-appointed 5 bed, 3 bath, classic New England Farmhouse set on over 100 beautiful acres. Not only does this property feature beautiful acreage, it also boasts approximately 4600 feet on the Middle Branch of the Westfield River. Watch wildlife from your screened-in porch, enjoy tending garden or engage in larger scale farming. The outdoors is yours to love with a horse stall, garden shed and chicken coop to complement your endeavors. Pick blueberries on your property and turn them into a delicious treat in your chef's dream kitchen. Custom milled pine cabinets, a gas cooktop and soapstone countertops make prep work a dream. This stunning home is a fusion of character , polish and functionality.
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Documents
Contract Information
Original List Price: 815000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $798,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2023-07-05
Sold Price: $798,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Elem School: Chester Elementary
High School: Gateway Regional
Taxes: 5324
Tax Year: 2023
Page: 44
Concessions: none
Registry: Outside Berkshire Other MA
Street #: 601
Street Direction: East
Street Name: River
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01011
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 10
Total Bedrooms: 5
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size SqFt: 4573800
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3051
Total Full Baths: 3
Year Built Apx: 1850
Acres Apx: 105
Remarks & Misc
Directions: From Skyline trail take a right and head Northwest on E. River Rd. Follow signs to 601. No Sotheby's sign. Please pay attention to addresses. You may lose GPS.
Marketing/Headline: New England Farmhouse on Over 100 Acres.
Restrict Covenants
No: 1
Appliances Incl
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Concrete Floor: 1
Dirt Floor: 1
Full: 1
Interior Access: 1
Unfinished: 1
Exterior Amenities
Barn/Stable: 1
Landscaped: 1
Outbuilding: 1
Porch: 1
Privacy: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Yes: 1
Floor
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Marmoleum: 1
Fuel
Oil: 1
Propane: 1
Garage
Attached: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Forced Air: 1
Multizone: 1
Hot Water
Oil: 1
On Demand: 1
Interior Amenities
Fireplace (s): 1
Marble Counter: 1
Soapstone Counter: 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
Land Use
Farm Land: 1
Farming: 1
Hobby Farm: 1
Horses Allowed: 1
Pasture: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Flood Plain: 1
Pasture: 1
Wooded: 1
Water Features
Close to Water: 1
Frontage on Water: 1
River Access: 1
Title V
Pass: 1
Underground Oil Tank
No: 1
Water
Well: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: White
Wood Fireplace #: 1
Easement
Yes: 1
Survey
Yes: 1
Right of Way
Yes: 1
Accessibility
1st Fl Bdrm: 1
1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath: 1
1st Flr Full Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Views
Distant: 1
Hill/Mountain: 1
Pastoral: 1
Scenic: 1
Water: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
NE Farmhouse: 1
Zoning
Agricultural: 1
Residential: 1
Insulation
Foam: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Wood: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2023-08-18
Under Contract Date: 2023-07-07
Contingent: Yes
Contingent Remarks: Inspection
Sold Date: 2023-08-18
Sold Price: $798,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Pass
Underground Oil Tank: No
Water: Well
Sewer: Private
Easement: Yes
Survey: Yes
Right of Way: Yes
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Yes
Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic; Water
Water Features: Close to Water; Frontage on Water; River Access
Lot Description: Flood Plain; Pasture; Wooded
Land Use: Farm Land; Farming; Hobby Farm; Horses Allowed; Pasture
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: NE Farmhouse
Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s); Marble Counter; Soapstone Counter
Internet Service: Cable Available
Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath; 1st Flr Full Bath
Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Landscaped; Outbuilding; Porch; Privacy
Appliances Incl: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Dirt Floor; Full; Interior Access; Unfinished
Floor: Ceramic Tile; Marmoleum; Wood
Garage: Attached
Fuel: Oil; Propane
Hot Water: Oil; On Demand
Insulation: Foam
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Agricultural; Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Financing: Cash
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Full Bathroom | First |
| Bedroom 2 | First |
| Bedroom 3 | Second |
| Bedroom 4 | Second |
| Primary Bedroom | Second |
| Living Room | First |
| Dining Room | First |
| Full Bathroom | First |
| Office | First |
| Mud Room | First |
| Breakfast Nook | First |
| Library | First |
| Kitchen | First |
| Full Bathroom | Second |
| Primary Bathroom | Second |
| Bonus Room | Second |
| Other | Second |
Lead Paint Disclosure 
Listing Office: WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent: George Cain
Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026
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