5 Jericho Road, Hancock, MA 01237 - Berkshire County

A SHADE BETTER than anything you or your friends have ever seen in a country home. This home RAISES THE BAR ON STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE by which all other fine homes will be measured. Masterfully designed Shaker architecture with 5 acres of land, light, space and mountain vistas make this a Suplerlative redidence.

5 Jericho Road - Hancock, MA 01237

Dramatic architect-designed and Shaker-inspired country home on 5 plus acres in Hancock, MA with small pond. Sturdy post and beam construction, well maintained ideal primary or secondary home offering comfortable spacious living with 5 BRs, 4.5 baths, large open kitchen, dining room and adjacent living room. Random width pine floors throughout, central 2 story chimney with wood-burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings. Triple casement windows maximize views of surrounding meadows and mountains. Multi-level deck; lower-level patio with hot tub. Stonewalls and established perennial gardens; 5 minutes to the best skiing in the Berkshires-Jiminy Peak! Low taxes!

FIRST FLOOR:

Den: 11 x 168; Possible Bedroom; Random Width Pine Flooring; Triple Closets; Slider to Front Deck

Great Room: 206 x 434; Central Chimney; Random Width Pine Floor

Kitchen: Maytag Dishwasher; GE Profile Stovetop with Separate Ovens; Subzero Refrigerator; Refrigerator under Counter; L-Shaped Black Formica Island with Stovetop and Sink; Wood Cabinetry; Open Timber Ceiling

Dining Area: Vaulted Ceiling with Large 3 Light Chandelier; Shared Wood Burning Tile Surround Fireplace Shared with Living Area; Triple Casement Windows

Living Area: Shared Wood Burning Tile Surround Fireplace Shared with Dining Area; Track Lighting; Vaulted Wood Ceiling; Triple Casement Windows

Master Bedroom: 123 x 126; 2 Closets; Random Width Pine Floor; Ceiling Fan

Master Bath: 113 x 131; Random Width Pine Floor; Jacuzzi Tub; Separate Shower Stall; White Tile Surround Floor & Walls

Hallway: 21 Long; Random Width Pine Floor; Double Closet Laundry Room; Bath (Powder Room)

SECOND FLOOR:

Bath: Tile Floor

Full Bath: Tile Floor; Tub with Fiberglass Surround

Den: 12 x 18; Open Den; Open to Lower Level; Specially Designed Railing with Varying Width Spindles; Triple Casement Windows; Random Width Pine Floor; Access to 3rd Floor Turret Room via Spiral Staircase; Access to 2nd Floor Bedrooms

Bedroom 2: Adjoining to Bedroom 3; 93 x 1011; Closet; Random Width Pine Floor; Ceiling Fan

Bedroom 3: Adjoining to Bedroom 2; 93 x 96; Closet; Random Width Pine Floor; Ceiling Fan

Bedroom 4: 93 x 11; Random Width Pine Floor; Ceiling Fan

Bedroom 5: 95 x 95; Random Width Pine Floor; Ceiling Fan

THIRD FLOOR:

Turret Room: 15 x 153; Accessed by Spiral Staircase from 2nd Level Den; Random Width Pine Floor; Open Timber Ceiling

BASEMENT: Full; Partially Finished; Workshop; Plenty of Storage; Cedar Closet; 2-50 Gal. Power Flex Hot Water Heaters; 2 Amana Hot Air Furnaces; Multizone System; Alarm System

Family/Game Room: 206 x 434; Carpeted; Double Closets; Sliders to Exterior Patio and Hot Tub; Shaker Pegs

Bath: 63 x 10; Green Tile Floor; Shower Stall

GENERAL INFORMATION

LISTING BROKER HAS A FACILITATOR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SELLER

Year Built: 1992 Owned By Sellers: 1992

Foundation: Poured Concrete Total Sq. Ft Living Space: 3,250 per Assessor

Floors: Wood, Ceramic Windows: Casement Thermopane

Siding: Wood Color: White Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass

Water: Private Well Sewer: Private Supply: Copper Waste: PVC

Electric Service: 200 Amps Circuit Breaker Panel

Heat: Propane; Forced Air Hot Water Type: Natural Gas

Driveway: Private; Gravel Possession/Occupancy: At Closing

Lot size: 5.62 Acres Zoning: Residential Assessment: $522,480

Tax Rate: $2.98 Tax Year: 2009 Taxes: $1,557

Included In Sale: Kitchen Appliances Not Included: N/A

Elementary School(s): Hancock Elementary Middle/High School(s): Mt. Greylock

Book: 1350 Page: 994 & 998 Map: 9 Lot: 43B & 43C

Exterior: Landscaped; Outdoor Hot Tub; Deck; Patio Interior: Skylights; Alarm System; Fireplace; Turret Room

Lead Paint: No Smoke/CO Detectors: Yes Exterior Lighting: Yes Cable TV: Yes

CODE: CUWLDF

Want to know a little bith more about Hancock MA?

The Plantation of Jericho was laid out under a King's grant in 1762. Asa Douglas of Canaan Center, New York, received 1000 acres. Others who received smaller amounts were Samuel Hand, Captain Caleb Gardner, David and Charles Goodrich and Deacon Samuel Brown. The remains of the grant were sold by the General Court in 1789.

Asa Douglas' son, Captain William Douglas, moved to Jericho with his wife, Hannah, in 1765. His father arrived a year later. His home, Shumway Farm, exists today on Osgood Road just over the line in Stephentown, New York. Asa served as head of the Local Committee of Safety during the Revolution and led a company of Militia at the Battle of Bennington. The town vault or magazine, located in the cemetery is believed to have been constructed by him in 1777.

Captain Caleb Gardner built the Gardner Inn, or "Kirkmead", in 1767 on the Boston to Albany Post Road (Route 43). It served as a tavern for many years. Settlement of the town occurred mostly in the valley along the Post Road. However, a few of the high valleys were somewhat farmable and settled early. Goodrich Hollow is safely reached only via New York's Route 22 today, but once was arrived at by road from Pittsfield via West Street. The E.S. Smith House, east of Lebanon Springs, was once connected by road to the North family of the Hancock Shaker Village on Route 20. Hancock has more stories to tell and is rich in pre-Revolutionary War history. Call today to view this World Class Residence tomorrow and live Berkshires forever. Bring the moving van!