856 Barnum St, Sheffield, MA 01257 (MLS# 249330)
856 Barnum St
Sheffield, MA 01257
MLS# 249330
2 beds | 3 baths | 1753 sqft
Property DescriptionModernist retreat in a pastoral Berkshire setting; an artful sanctuary where design, landscape, and light exist in quiet harmony. Designed by acclaimed architect Debra K. Reiser, this light-filled two-bedroom, three-bath home blends refined urban modernism with the stillness of the countryside. Set along a quiet dirt road beside Moon In The Pond Farm, (an eco-conscious farm) a landscape of grazing sheep and open fields exists outside your window. The home feels private yet deeply connected to nature. Completely reimagined and meticulously renovated, it offers low-maintenance luxury within an intimate, thoughtfully designed footprint. Clean architectural lines, natural textures, and carefully placed windows frame the surrounding landscape like living artwork.
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 885000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $885,000
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-04-30
List Price: $885,000
Elem School: Undermountain
Middle School: Mount Everett
High School: Mount Everett
Taxes: 3853
Registry: South Registry
Street #: 856
Street Name: Barnum
Street Ext: St
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01257
Surveillance: No
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 6
Total Bedrooms: 2
Garage Stalls: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Renovated Since
Lot Size Dimensions: 87556
Lot Size SqFt: 87120
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1753
Total Full Baths: 3
Year Built Apx: 1987
Acres Apx: 2
Directions: From Rt 7 Sheffield (Main St) take Berkshire School Rd, Left on Salisbury Rd, Left on
Barnum, house on Right after Moon on The Pond Farm.
Marketing/Headline: Modernist retreat in a Pastoral Setting
Finished-Partially: 1
Full: 1
Garage Access: 1
Interior Access: 1
Central AC: 1
Forced Air: 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Stone Countertop: 1
N/A, built 1978 or later: 1
Exterior Color: Black
Wood Fireplace #: 2
Distant: 1
Hill/Mountain: 1
Status Change Date: 2026-05-26
Contingent: Yes
Contingent Remarks: Inspection
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain
Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld
Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s); Stone Countertop; Vaulted Ceilings
Exterior Amenities: Deck; Landscaped; Lighting
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Condition: Recently Renovated
Basement: Finished-Partially; Full; Garage Access; Interior Access; Walkout
Floor: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Lead Paint: N/A, built 1978 or later
Vaulted white ceilings and minimalist lighting enhance volume and light, while floor-to-ceiling glass brings the outdoors in. The open kitchen and living space centers around a sculptural stone island designed for both gathering and function, complemented by custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, a sunlit breakfast nook, and a fireplace for year-round comfort. The primary suite is privately set on its own level with a balcony, soaring ceilings, an oversized Noguchi light fixture, and sweeping mountain views. A spa-like bath features a soaking tub and marble-clad walls.
A second suite on the lower level offers a fieldstone fireplace, sitting area, private bath, and direct outdoor access, while a striking spiral staircase within a barn silo form leads to a loft space with full bath ideal for guests, a creative space, den, or office.
Outdoors, a private sunny deck, landscape with stone steps and walls and secondary driveway leading to a garage complete the offering. Located minutes from Sheffield and close to New York and Connecticut, enjoy nearby antiques, galleries, dining, markets, and nature trails. Effortless, architectural, and quietly luxurious, this is a home for those who value restraint, beauty, and connection to landscape over excess. A serene country escape shaped by light, landscape, and intention.
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Full Bathroom | First | In Primary |
| Full Bathroom | Second | In Loft |
| Full Bathroom | Lower | Lower Level |
| Bedroom 2 | Lower | Lower Level walkout |
| Kitchen | First | Open concept |
| Laundry | Lower | Located in Garage |
| Living Room | First | Open with room for Dining |
| Loft | Second | Up spiral staircase, could be 3rd bedroom |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
Listing Office: ELYSE HARNEY REAL ESTATE
Listing Agent: Lauren A. Molk
Last Updated: May - 26 - 2026
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