250
LONG
POND

This is a place for poets
          these hills and streams
  Trees and flowers, birds
          and beasts, give time
  And space for peace
          and quiet perspective
          ...The very rocks
  Echo to a living tune,
          unamplified,
  Simple as a hearbeat
          or a mother's love

        Donald C Blair “ “Berkshire Rhapsody” 2008

 

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With every step and turn onto this incredibly magical 120 private acres of varied wilderness
that includes cliffs, springs, running and biking trails, stunning rock
outcroppings, and a ¾ mile stretch of the Williams River, the magical energy and awe comes to life.

 

Working in partnership with a local renowned architect, Ken gently curated a 5 acre rolling landscape and created the masterpiece, 250 Long Pond. The property was designed with inspiration from Japanese design and Frank Lloyd Wright. He wanted to create a home whereby the entire design goal of 250 Long Pond was to bring the outdoor magic indoors, and to create a feeling of immersion in nature.. The challenge with Long Pond was that he wanted to create a massive indoor home that could be a family retreat or home for many that would preclude the need to ever leave if so desired. It was easy to incorporate the natural elements, the challenge was to achieve the feeling of intimacy and comfort in such an expansive home. The result is an 11000sq foot glass, wood and steel sprawling home with an adjoining guest house and barn. The main house and guest house sit on a ridge top of magical quartzite overlooking the Berkshire Mountains. The healing effects of the quartzite resonate throughout the estate. As you roam around the 3 dwellings of this estate, you  feel at one with the surrounding landscape and natural gardens. The intimacy was incorporated through the creation of smaller common spaces with oversized pillows, lamps and reading nooks. The house was painted in warm earthy colors reflecting the outdoors, sage, olive, quartzite grey and shades of cream. The cherry wood oak floors and rugs throughout the house create a warm and inviting environment. 

 

 250 Long Pond features include a fully-stocked, chef-quality kitchen, a dining room that can comfortably seat between 12-16 people, 2 spectacular living rooms, a cozy private sitting room, a yoga studio / exercise room overlooking the mountains, 2 wet bars, a billiards / entertainment room, 2 fireplaces, a cabana with 2 indoor and 2 outdoor showers, a beautiful heated pool, outdoor hot tub, high-speed internet, and a sound system with built-in speakers in every common area.

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A home away from home, this is a favorite of ours!