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Thirteen Room ‘Landmark’ Georgian Colonial For Sale in Western Massachusetts
Sitting on nearly seven serene acres in East Longmeadow, Mass., with stunning views of the Wilbraham Mountains, is a 13-room classic Georgian colonial evoking elegance and refinement.
This 6,046-square-foot home, located at 440 Prospect St., has undergone two major renovations which have preserved the grandeur of yesteryear and incorporated every modern convenience of today.
“There isn’t one room that isn’t untouched,” says Nancy Maree of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, the listing agent who is handling the sale of the home. “This is a landmark property, absolutely stunning. This is an outlier in western Massachusetts.”
Priced at $2.5 million, this retreat-like oasis with seven bedrooms and five baths is a great value, Maree says. “You couldn’t build a home like this for that price.”
Well-known architect Patrick Grant and general contractor of distinctive homes Kent Pecoy directed two major renovations on the interior by the current homeowners. The first floor was completed in 2003 and included the addition of a family room. The upstairs was renovated in 2006. In 2019, landscape architect Stephen Roberts designed the exterior with special attention to the pool and firepit areas.
When searching for a home to purchase some 22 years ago, the homeowners were looking for an older home with wood floors, moldings everywhere, multiple woodburning fireplaces and an expansive property for their children to play. With the children no longer living in the home, the homeowners are now ready to write their next chapter.
The home is embellished with many period details and updates, two staircases, six fireplaces, decorative molding, hardwood flooring, two home offices, a wine cellar that can hold up to 240 bottles of wine and a three-season sunroom with a fireplace overlooking the enchanting English garden and pool area.
In the family room, you will find a tray ceiling, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and French doors that provide entry to the backyard. The living room also has a fireplace, in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood, a custom ceiling medallion, original millwork
and French doors leading to the sunroom and patio.
The stylish gentleman’s study is furnished with faux suede paneled walls, a fireplace, a built-in wall unit and a closet with lighting converted into a surprise wet bar. Surrounded by three walls of windows, the second office is light and bright. It also contains built-in shelving and convenient bench seating.
The home’s seven spacious bedrooms are located on the second level, and each includes California closet systems to keep everything tidy and organized. The primary suite is accentuated by a gas fireplace, hardwood floors, walk-in his/her closets, double vanities flanked by crystal sconces, a shower with a glass enclosure and a standalone jetted tub. Two additional bedrooms are en suites. The second-floor laundry is situated within another full bathroom.
The dining room is a majestic entertaining space with a gas fireplace encased by a granite hearth and a custom mantle, hardwood floors, a picture window, hand-painted murals and a custom plaster ceiling medallion that shows off another Waterford chandelier.
A working water fountain and a manicured perennial English garden add character to the backyard. Decorative lighting and a black aluminum and chain link fence surround the perimeter of the property. With an abundance of secluded space, the property has the potential to be used as a horse farm.
As you approach from the road, the home resembles a grand estate. There are four garages – two bays are attached, and a separate structure located at the end of the turnaround driveway has room for two cars and storage above. Three arches cover the walkway from the garage to the coatroom.
A private well and public sewer service the home, and it is heated by natural gas. Additional amenities include surround-sound, a whole house generator, an irrigation system, a gazebo, two sheds and a walk-up attic that offers a wide range of possibilities. There is also an indoor potting room complete with a sink, prep space and shelving. The basement is home to the wine cellar and a second laundry room with three sinks. Two refrigerators for extra cold storage will remain with the home.
The homeowners say they will never live in a home as unique and special as this one, adding it was the perfect backdrop to create a lifetime of family memories.
For photos, a virtual tour, floor plans and more details about this home and property, visit www.williampitt. com/agents/nancymaree. “When you step in here, you don’t want to leave,” Maree says. “It’s a wonderful atmosphere and vibe.”
Karen A. Avitabile is a freelance writer based in Plantsville, Conn.