Step back in time into this beautifully curated victorian built in the late 1800's right in downtown Lenox. If a simple life in The Berkshires is your dream, look no further. High ceilings, multiple fireplaces, and a large eat in kitchen will work their wonders on you. Slow down, nestle in, and relax, your one of a kind getaway to The Berkshires awaits you. Look no further, and book today before it's too late!
Village View, built in 1880 is a luxurious and well appointed 10 room home. The ground floor includes a large living room, a smaller lounge, den with TV and sofa bed, a fully equipped eat-in kitchen, dining room seating for 8-10, and a full bathroom with washer and dryer. The house is cozy in the winter with three fireplaces, and cool in the summer with easy outdoor access. Ten foot high ceilings and fans in every room keep the house very comfortable, even on the hottest days of the summer. City dweller appreciate having the windows open to the clean Berkshire breezes, early morning bird songs, and the church bells. Enjoy the screened or open porches and the secluded backyard with perennial borders, terrace, gas grill and table seating for 6-8 people.
There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor. The master bedroom suite includes a fireplace, and kings size bed and bath with separate shower and jetted tub. There are two queen bedrooms, one bedroom with two twins and a bedroom with one twin bed. The hall bath has twin sinks and a shower/bath combo.
The entire house and surrounding outdoor spaces (except attic and basement) are available for your use.
Lenox Highlights: Lenox is a gastronome's delight! There are at least 15 restaurants to choose from within a 3 block radius and many more just beyond the village limits. From 5 star dining at Blantyre and Wheatleigh to the simple fare at Spoon and Alta, there are many opportunities for variety.
A range of clothing and gift shops, galleries and locally owned wine cellar, bookstore and full service market are within a 5 minute walk.
Historic House museums,including Ventfort Hall, The Mount and Arrowhead are well worth a visit.
Kennedy Park and Pleasant Valley Bird Sanctuary are perfect for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing.
World renowned Canyon Ranch, Kripalu and Cranwell have spa services as well as yoga, fitness classes and golfing opportunities
The Lenox Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful resource for visitors and residents alike!
Berkshire Highlights: Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts is 30 minutes north of Lenox and affords tri state views from it's peak.
Getting here:
Buses from NY or Boston stop in Lenox on the corner of Walker and Main Street.
It's a ten minute three block walk from there to Village View ( the last block is uphill)!
The driveway is shared. The house's spot fits three cars parked efficiently. Additional parking is available on the street from April 1st to November 1st. In the winter, parking is available in the municipal lot downtown.
There are many helpful accouterments in the house to make your stay more "home like".
In the kitchen, count on the usual fridge door condiments + pantry staples, sugar, flour ( if you're into baking) coffee filters, tea bags, oils and vinegar etc. Help yourself , but please replace anything that you "use up"!
Please ask if you need more specifics .
Must obey quiet hours
No smoking ( including E Cigarettes) anywhere on the property
No parties
No overnight guests beyond those outlined in the booking