293 East Rd, Alford, MA 01266
$1,550,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
1
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
3,826
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
1,322,482
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,550,000
List Date:
7/18/2025
Last Modified:
8/25/2025
Description
A Hidden Berkshire Gem - With a Cottage, a Dream, and over 30 Acres of Possibility
Welcome to BarKing Cow Farm ! Your future compound that is tucked away on almost 30 private acres of peace and possibility, this rare offering is a true diamond awaiting its final polish. Located in one of the Berkshires' most sought-after towns—boasting the lowest tax rate in South County—this property invites vision, creativity, and the fulfillment of a dream.
Begin your journey in the charming guest cottage, recently renovated and ready to welcome you home. Vaulted ceilings invite light and air, while soapstone countertops, a butcher block island, stainless appliances and beautiful wood floors add a touch of timeless sophistication. This gorgeous little cottage will be your
Supplements: perfect perch as you bring the rest of the vision to life. Beyond the cottage, a striking masterfully crafted timber frame home stands poised for completionyour future custom master piece, nestled amid mountain views and natural wonder. Let the soothing sounds of the brook out front, the hush of hiking trails through the trees, and the rustle of grapevines, apple trees, pear trees, peach trees & blueberry bushes shape your days. A small pond adds to the storybook setting, perfect for reflection or recreation. Whether you're seeking a personal sanctuary, a live-work retreat, or an investment with extraordinary upside, this is a once-in-a-lifetime canvaspriced to move, and ready for your brush. Don't let this rare and remarkable opportunity slip away.
More Information MLS# 247091
Contract Information
Original List Price: 1575000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $1,550,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2025-07-18
Sold Price: $1,550,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Assess Amt: 516000
Elem School: Undermountain
Middle School: Mount Everett
High School: Mount Everett
Assessed Year: 2025
Taxes: 2554
Tax Year: 2025
Page: 146
Concessions: None
Registry: South Registry
Street #: 293
Street Name: East
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01266
General Property Description
Surveillance: Unk
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 2
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Sq Ft Source: Owner
Total Rooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 1
Year Built Source: Owner
Yr Blt Description: Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions: 1231441
Lot Size SqFt: 1322482
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3826
Total Full Baths: 2
Year Built Apx: 1981
Acres Apx: 30.36
Remarks & Misc
Directions: From the center of Alford take East rd. 293 will be on the left.
Marketing/Headline: A Hidden Berkshire Gem-With a Cottage, a Dream and over 30 Acres of Possibility
Restrict Covenants
Unk: 1
Appliances Incl
Built-In Gas Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Dirt Floor: 1
Unfinished: 1
Walkout: 1
Exterior Amenities
Landscaped: 1
Patio: 1
Mature Landscaping: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Brick: 1
Subfloor: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Wood: 1
Garage
None: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Ductless Wall Unit A/C System: 1
Electric: 1
Hot Water
Electric: 1
Interior Amenities
Bay/Bow Window: 1
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Fireplace (s): 1
High Speed Wiring: 1
Inlaw/Guest Qtrs: 1
Interior Balcony: 1
Soapstone Counter: 1
Internet Service
Fiber Optic Availabl: 1
Lead Paint
N/A, built 1978 or later: 1
Lot Description
Adj to Protected Ld: 1
Wooded: 1
Water Features
Brook: 1
Pond: 1
Title V
Unk: 1
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Well: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Well Detail
Drilled: 1
Shallow: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Cedar/Red
Gas Stove #: 1
Wood Fireplace #: 2
Easement
Unk: 1
Survey
Unk: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Accessibility
1st Fl Bdrm: 1
1st Flr Full Bath: 1
Electric Type
100 Amp: 1
200 Amp: 1
Views
Distant: 1
Hill/Mountain: 1
Pastoral: 1
Pond: 1
Scenic: 1
Seasonal: 1
Construction
Timber Frame: 1
Under Construction: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Condition
Recently Renovated: 1
To Be Built: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Wood Shake: 1
Stove Permit
Unk: 1
Style
Cottage: 1
Timber Frame: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Insulation
Blown In: 1
Fiberglass: 1
Foam: 1
Mixed: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Clapboard: 1
Wood: 1
Possession
To Be Determined: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2025-08-25
Under Contract Date: 2025-08-02
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2025-08-25
Sold Price: $1,550,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: Unk
Title V: Unk
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Well
Well Detail: Drilled; Shallow
Sewer: Private
Easement: Unk
Survey: Unk
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Views: Distant; Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Pond; Scenic; Seasonal
Water Features: Brook; Pond
Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld; Wooded
Stove Permit: Unk
Electric Type: 100 Amp; 200 Amp
Style: Cottage; Timber Frame
Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Cathedral Ceilings; Fireplace (s); High Speed Wiring; Inlaw/Guest Qtrs; Interior Balcony; Soapstone Counter
Internet Service: Fiber Optic Availabl
Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Full Bath
Exterior Amenities: Landscaped; Patio; Mature Landscaping
Appliances Incl: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Timber Frame; Under Construction; Wood Frame
Condition: Recently Renovated; To Be Built
Exterior Siding: Clapboard; Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Wood Shake
Basement: Dirt Floor; Unfinished; Walkout
Floor: Brick; Subfloor; Wood
Garage: None
Fuel: Electric; Propane; Wood
Hot Water: Electric
Insulation: Blown In; Fiberglass; Foam; Mixed
Lead Paint: N/A, built 1978 or later
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: To Be Determined
Financing: Cash
Listing Office:
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Listing Agent:
William Morrow
Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025
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