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The c. 1795 Enoch Weller house exemplifies the Federal era's refinement and symmetryUp a short driveway, you'll find country ambiance minutes from downtown Pittsfield.Iconic front entrance hall with gracious staircase.The large, bright living room features decorative woodwork, wainscot, and a wood-burning fireplace.The rear corner of the living room, once the formal parlor, overlooks the garden.Original six-over-six windows and flooring exemplify the home's historic charm.The living room mantel is embellished with reeding, urn decoration, and a central fan motif.A closer look at the living room mantel.The high style cornice on a living room doorway.The dining room features a mantel with reeded decoration and wainscot. Beyond is the sunporch/kitchen.The dining room will charm your guests just as it's been doing for 200 years.There's a wonderful flow of air, light and space. Period details include 18th-century hardware, such as the front door's handle.The sun-bathed den overlooks and opens to the garden. Doors flanking the hearth lead to a closet and rear room.The den was the original circa 1795 kitchen and contains a cooking fireplace, complete with beehive oven.The second floor stair hall is well-proportioned and light. Master bedroom door is at left, second bedroom at right.The master bedroom, with southeast exposure, has three large windows and a fireplace, with closet to its left.From the master bedroom, doors lead to a closet (left) and to a small study (or future walk-in closet) and bath (right).Master bedroom mantel detail. Fireplace brick is Period hardware includes the master bedroom's iron latches with brass knobs.The second bedroom has a fireplace, three large windows, and wide-board floors. A door (far right) leads to a bath, a back staircase, and rooms in the ell.Daylilies in the dooryard gardenEast section of the property in early summerWooded path leading from the rear of the houseA flower-carpeted glade.Field to the rear of the house.A surprising view on four acres, minutes from downtown.Perennial-bordered lawn east of the garage.Perennial bed and lawn east of the house.Volleyball on the east side of the house.Outbuilding in the area east of the house.Perennial beds along the driveway.Trees rimming the field at the rear of the property.Meadow.Lush foliage, meadow, mature trees, and abundant flowers.
Classic, Center Hall Federal Era Enoch Weller House
 The c. 1795 Enoch Weller house exemplifies the Federal era's refinement and symmetry 

Classic, Center Hall Federal Era Enoch Weller House in Pittsfield, MA (Berkshire County)

$499,000

Gracious, center-entrance Federal-era home, built in 1795-1825, on 4+ acres. The Enoch Weller House features 11+ rooms, 5 bedrooms, 5 fireplaces (one with beehive oven), post-and-beam construction, beautiful proportions, and original details: high ceilings, decorative mantels and woodwork, wide-board floors, and a generous center entry hall with staircase. Barn, outbuildings, 2-car attached garage. Livable now; with your updates to kitchen, baths and decor, this will be a haven for family and a showplace for entertaining. Country ambiance a putt from the Country Club of Pittsfield, minutes from downtown.

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General Information

Acreage
4
Zoning
Residential
Water Frontage
No
Secluded?
No
Paved Street?
Yes
Wetlands?
No
Agricultural District?
No

Property Features

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Year Built
1795
Square Footage
3290
Condition
An ideal restoration project, this house has stunning period details and proportions. It will want new kitchen, baths, updates to decor & TLC.
Color
White with Black Shutters
Construction
Post and Beam
Roof
Asphalt
Garage
2 Car Attached
Basement
Full; Unfinished
Siding
Wood
Windows
Wood with storms, period muntins.
Walls
most are plaster on wood lath
Floors
Wide board, hardwood, linoleum
Foundation
stone
Fireplaces
5
Fireplace
Rumford design, the den fireplace contains a beehive oven
Porch
Patio

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