Amherst – The quality of residential family life you will experience in this 1840’s Colonial home on this favored center town location, is difficult to imagine without going back in time. The architectural features and craftsmanship are comforting in their endurance and the spaces are designed to work for both privacy and connection for all ages, and their guests. Likewise, the small garden with flowering trees and shrubs offers various opportunities to enjoy the natural world in surprising seclusion. The bustle of Main St. and the Town Green events including the weekly Farmer’s Market are only 2 short blocks away, as are the Art Cinema, the Jones Library, and a wide variety of places to eat. Connection is inevitable when you use your feet instead of wheels and both you and the world will benefit from it. The lovely open foyer with window seat welcomes you home. The open stringer staircase is flooded with light from two leaded glass windows at the landing, a double staircase to the second floor. $525,000
Florence – This Timberpeg post & beam home sited in a natural country setting on a private 5+ acre parcel, yields an impression of a French painting bursting with charm. The large wrought iron chandelier in the open vaulted living room exudes the playful warmth of days long past. The muted tones of traditional painted cabinets with a rustic touch interspersed with natural wood cabinets bring all the conveniences of multiple sinks, ovens and appliances for the most dedicated of modern cooks to the central island to celebrate the joy of meal preparation. Bask in the glow of a double-sided gas fireplace to open a favorite book in the sunny reading room or share a meal with family and friends at a table set for twelve. This home boasts a perfect fit of a first-floor master suite with adjacent study and two additional bedrooms on the second floor overlooking the landscaped peaceful private rear yard. This spacious home has a vaulted second-floor studio designed by an artist with potential for a fourth bedroom. $889,000