Nestled in a sunlit meadow amongst stone ledges and mature woodlands sits a very special home. Built in 2004 on 12+ acres, this home with its exposed wood interior feels like a treehouse. With character and artistic touches at every turn, this rustic 2 bedroom 2 bath home has an open floor plan design to bring air and light into the space. The main level features the kitchen/dining/living areas, the upper level has the primary bedroom, bath and reading nook, lower level has 2nd bedroom, bath and workshop/laundry. Relax in the post & beam screen porch and take in the forest view while you strum a guitar, nap in a hammock, or visit with family and friends. Enjoy a cup of tea at the dining room table while you admire the perennial gardens outside the window. Cozy up in the loft with a good book, or pull up a chair by the wood stove. Finally, look up to the roofline and see the property's iconic dragon weathervane keeping watch over all. More than a home, this property is a lifestyle.
Nestled on 14.6 secluded and picturesque acres, you will find a wonderful home that is well maintained and undergone significant updates. The beautiful setting consists of an outdoor sitting area, babbling brook that flows year-round, old Barn and a couple outbuildings ideal for storage. When you step inside you are welcomed by a generously sized living room featuring exposed beams and a fireplace. The charming kitchen seamlessly connects to the dining area, creating an inviting space. The second floor has two large bedrooms and a full bath, while the first floor has a bedroom or office space. Additionally, there is a half bathroom with laundry and a fully usable basement. Let's talk upgrades! New windows, siding, gutters, front porch, and bulkhead were completed in 2023, with the roof and furnace replaced in 2017, and a new hot water heater installed in 2018 and installation of new septic in process. This one checks all the boxes, a special property that you will love to call home.
The median home value in Ashfield, MA is $530,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $223,700. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Ashfield, MA is $530,000. Approximately 66.86% of Ashfield homes are owned, compared to 13.53% rented, while 19.61% are vacant. Ashfield real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Ashfield real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Ashfield, Massachusetts has a population of 1,598. Ashfield is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.11% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.94%.
The median household income in Ashfield, Massachusetts is $72,422. The median household income for the surrounding county is $57,307 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Ashfield is 49.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.2 inches per year, with 79.2 inches of snow per year.