Welcome to The Blue Elm - a cozy and historic Berkshire getaway located in Ashley Falls, MA.Set on 3.5 tranquil acres, the cottage ties into an early 19th century barn and is nestled amongst old growth maple trees.Enjoy this peaceful and convenient Berkshire location - only 15 minute drive to Catamount Ski Area, 17 minutes drive to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington and points north, and 5 minutes drive to Canaan, CT and points south.The SpaceA private mudroom entrance steps you down into an open Dining and Living Room, complete with coffee bar and Queen sized sleeper sofa. From there one steps up into the well equipped kitchen with induction cooktop and custom open wood slab shelving, as well as a convenient 1/2 bathroom.Enjoy outdoor meals and relaxation on the large vaulted screened room with access to the back yard.At the end of your day step up into the vaulted King bedroom suite with generous closet space and bespoke lighting. Relax and unwind in the custom walk-in shower with wall-to-wall marble salvaged from a NYC skyscraper!Amenity Highlights include:✔ Off street parking for two vehicles✔ Private Entrance✔ Numerous reclaimed accents, furniture and materials, including:♥♥ Reclaimed church pews from Berkshire and Columbia Counties♥♥ Reclaimed beams from a historic Canadian barn♥♥ Custom wood shelving salvaged from our 1826 farm houseand other mid-19th century homes♥♥ Salvaged Cipollino marble from the Daily News Building in NYC✔ Bespoke reproduction MCM lighting in the Living and Dining Areas✔ Direct access to the Ashley Falls Wood hiking and walking trails✔ Only a minutes drive to Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, a 329-acreNational Natural Landmark✔ Enjoy wild black berries that grow along our property in the summermonths✔ Only a minutes drive to the historic Ashley House - the birthplace of theSheffield Resolves, a direct precursor to the United States Constitution,AND the former home of Elizabeth 'Mumbet" Freeman, the first slave towin a legal battle for her freedom in the state of Massachusetts!✔ Lovely in-town walks amongst beautiful 18th-19th centuryresidential architecture✔ Festive holiday atmosphere throughout the year, including:♥♥ A beautiful Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the historic AshleyFalls Burial Ground♥♥ A sought-after tree lighting ceremony each December with the tallestilluminated tree in Berkshire County!Guest AccessGuests have access to clearly marked parking spaces in our shared driveway, along with full access to the 3.5 acres surrounding our home.Other things to notePrivate architecture and sketch tours of nearby Great Barrington are available upon request. Please message Nick when booking The Blue Elm for more details.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.
Bring friends or the whole family to this cozy accessible Berkshire County Country getaway. Only 5 minutes to Great Barrington! Close to Butternut and Catamount ski areas, Twin Lakes for boating, fishing, skiing, boarding etc., state parks, Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Shakespeare & Company, Mahaiwe Theatre for HD operas & prominent entertainment. Nearby distillery, breweries and restaurants are tasty. Bartholomew's Cobble is down the street for nature walks & talks, etc. You wont want to leave!The spaceThis House sits on 6 beautiful acres in the heart of Sheffield. You can sit out on the back deck and get lost in nature. You're guaranteed to see the two resident rabbits hopping around along with the squirrels gathering their nuts. If you are quiet enough, you can see the deer pass by on their way to the corn fields across the way. After being done outside, you can walk up the steps or roll up the wheelchair accessible ramp and into the house. The entryway boasts radiant heated tile flooring, perfect for warming your feet after spending a day outside in the Berkshire's winter. There is a full wheelchair accessible bathroom conveniently located downstairs if needed as well. The newly remodeled open floorplan is perfect for entertaining family and friends, while the climate is controlled by efficiant quiet mini-splits. The large exposed beams and wood was all cut and processed on the property! The Lovely glass enclosed Porch across the front of the house is perfect for drinking coffee and watching the sunrise. The staircase leads to a cozy cherry floored 3 bedrooms and a full bath with a tub shower.Guest accessThe house is on a one-way part of Route 7a, so entering and leaving driveways is simple. The stone driveway wraps around the house so you can park wherever is convenient. There are security cameras on the exterior of the house for criminal deterrence, and insurance purposes. Thank you.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.