978 Clayton Mill River Rd, New Marlborough, MA 01259
$1,630,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
4,492
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,226,657
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,630,000
List Date:
9/24/2025
Last Modified:
3/10/2026
Description
The Ephraim Chapin House, a.k.a the ''Landlord Abel House'' was built in Chicopee c. 1725. In 1979 this handsome home & tavern was dismantled and relocated to Southfield. There it was re-erected upon a new foundation atop a hill, where it now resides on a 51-acre estate straddling the banks of Konkapot River. Once the beloved retreat of an artist and a serious collector of early American art and antiques this 3-story 4-bedroom home has been painstakingly rebuilt and restored.
Original wainscoting in the ''keeping room'' is a rare example of interior decorative painting by the Scroll Painter, a documented but unnamed American decorative artist active the 1790's. Other details include original floorboards & exposed chestnut beams, center chimney with 6 brick fireplaces... (See ''More''.)
Supplements: The 1st floor includes 2 stately front parlors, the "keeping room", and a Shaker-style kitchen, with sunroom addition designed by architect Paul Clark in 2000. On the 2nd floor, the primary suite features its own dressing area and a full bath. The northwest bedroom and the southeast "Victorian bedroom" share a Jack-and-Jill bath. A foyer near the rear staircase leads to a fourth bedroom suite above the garage. On the 3rd floor is a heated atelier with soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, surrounding the massive floor-to-ceiling brick chimney. Formerly used as a painting studio, this beautiful space has utility sink, a ½ bath, and enviable views of the valley to the South. With lush pastoral views, forest areas, and walking trails along its river frontage, this estate marries an unusual level of historic detail with modern amenities. Poured concrete foundation, modern HVAC system, spray foam insulation, and a two-car garage. Plumbing and electric systems recently replaced. AC on 1st floor and in Primary Suite. 20 minutes to Great Barrington. Less than a mile south of Umpachene Falls.
More Information MLS# 244124
Contract Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 249000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $1,630,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2024-08-05
Sold Price: $1,630,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Village: Southfield
Assess Amt: 2599500
Elem School: NM Central
Middle School: Mount Everett
High School: Mount Everett
Assessed Year: 2024
Taxes: 12144
Tax Year: 2024
Concessions: No
Registry: South Registry
Street #: 978
Street Name: Clayton Mill River
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01259
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 5
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Other
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 4
Garage Stalls: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Actual
Lot Size Dimensions: 51.116
Lot Size SqFt: 2226657
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 4492
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 2
Year Built Apx: 1979
Acres Apx: 51.12
Remarks & Misc
Additional Disclosures: New HVAC system to be installed by seller.
Property was recently subdivided from a larger estate and includes approx 13.6 by the house and approx 37.5 acres on the other side of the Konkapot river. Property card does not yet reflect lesser acreage. Sellers retain an easement on the property - a path approximately 10 feet wide along the Westerly border of the Konkapot River for the purposes of walking and hiking. House square footage includes heated 3rd Floor.
Directions: From Mill River travel south on Clayton Mill River 2.4 miles. Property on left.
From Main St. Sheffield: Take Maple St to Hewins. Left on Shunpike Rd. At Stop sign turn left on Clayton Mill River Rd. Bear left to stay on Clayton Mill River. #978 is on the right.
Marketing/Headline: The Ephraim Chapin House c.1725. 51 acres along the Konkapot River
Restrict Covenants
No: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Wtr Treatment-Own: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Concrete Floor: 1
Full: 1
Interior Access: 1
Exterior Amenities
Patio: 1
Deciduous Shade Trees: 1
Flood Hazard Area
No: 1
Floor
Ceramic Tile: 1
Cork: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Oil: 1
Propane: 1
Garage
Attached: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Attic Fan: 1
Boiler: 1
Central AC: 1
Ductless Wall Unit A/C System: 1
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Furnace: 1
Hot Water: 1
HVAC Zones: 1
Radiant: 1
Hot Water
Propane: 1
Interior Amenities
Alarm System: 1
Backup Generator: 1
Cable Available: 1
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Radiant Heat: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Sun Room: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Irregular Shape: 1
Pasture: 1
Wooded: 1
Water Features
Close to Water: 1
Frontage on Water: 1
River: 1
River Access: 1
Title V
Pass: 1
Title V Date
Title V Date: 3/29/24
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Private: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Beige
Easement
Yes: 1
Survey
Yes: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Accessibility
1st Flr Half Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Views
Hill/Mountain: 1
Pastoral: 1
Scenic: 1
Seasonal: 1
Water: 1
Construction
Post/Beam: 1
Timber Frame: 1
Roof
Wood Shake: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Historic: 1
NE Farmhouse: 1
Post and Beam: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Insulation
Foam: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Clapboard: 1
Possession
Immediately: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-01-09
Under Contract Date: 2025-11-26
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2026-01-09
Sold Price: $1,630,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Pass
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Private
Sewer: Private
Easement: Yes
Survey: Yes
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: No
Views: Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic; Seasonal; Water
Water Features: Close to Water; Frontage on Water; River; River Access
Lot Description: Irregular Shape; Pasture; Wooded
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Colonial; Historic; NE Farmhouse; Post and Beam
Interior Amenities: Alarm System; Backup Generator; Cable Available; Cathedral Ceilings; Fireplace (s); Radiant Heat; Skylight(s); Sun Room; Vaulted Ceilings
Internet Service: Cable Available
Accessibility: 1st Flr Half Bath
Exterior Amenities: Patio; Deciduous Shade Trees
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer; Wtr Treatment-Own
Construction: Post/Beam; Timber Frame
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Roof: Wood Shake
Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Full; Interior Access
Floor: Ceramic Tile; Cork; Wood
Garage: Attached
Fuel: Electric; Oil; Propane
Hot Water: Propane
Insulation: Foam
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Immediately
Financing: Cash
Room Information
Living Room
Level: First
Remarks: Fireplace
Living Room
Level: First
Remarks: Fireplace
Sunroom
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Remarks: 'Birthing Room'
Living Room
Level: First
Remarks: 'Keeping Room' Fireplace
Laundry
Level: First
Foyer
Level: First
Half Bathroom
Level: First
Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Remarks: Fireplace
Primary Bathroom
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Remarks: Fireplace
Full Bathroom
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Remarks: 'Victorian Room'. Fireplace
Foyer
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Great Room
Level: Third
Remarks: Artist's Studio
Half Bathroom
Level: Third
Documents
Lead Paint Disclosure ›
Parcel Map ›
Listing Office:
LANCE VERMEULEN RE, INC
Listing Agent:
Vashti Poor
Last Updated: March - 10 - 2026
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