This move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial in Southeast Pittsfield sits on over half an acre and blends classic charm with thoughtful updates. The welcoming chefs kitchen opens to a screened porch and flows into a generous dining room with built-in cabinetry, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A light-filled living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace creates a warm and inviting gathering space. Upstairs offers four comfortable bedrooms, two full baths, a large cedar closet, and abundant storage. A two-car garage and partially finished basement with a second wood-burning fireplace complete this exceptional home. Outside, the professionally landscaped, fully fenced backyard offers exceptional privacy and outdoor living space. Recent major improvements include:
New roof
Central air conditioning
Newer furnace
Replaced sewer line
Newer appliances
Freshly painted exterior
What truly sets this property apart is its remarkable history. Lovingly cared for by only three owners, it has been a place where generations of family memories were made. The original owner, Dr. Dorman, Pittsfield's only obstetrician in the 1950s, brought the distinctive South African fireplace tiles that remain a striking centerpiece today.
Over the decades, two families each raised large families, including twins, in this home. The backyard became a neighborhood favorite each winter when it was transformed into a skating rink for hockey games, while the basement served as a beloved playroom for countless childhood adventures.
The grounds are equally memorable. A third-generation bed of peonies lines the driveway, Limelight hydrangeas provide spectacular blooms from late summer into fall, classic snowball hydrangeas flourish in the backyard, and a neighboring apple orchard still produces fruit enjoyed each autumn, including homemade Thanksgiving pies.
Located near the end of a quiet dead end street, the home enjoys picturesque, year-round views to protected state-owned land, offering a peaceful setting that's increasingly hard to find.
With its spacious layout, extensive updates, beautiful landscaping, and a legacy spanning generations, this rare South East gem offers not just a house, but a home filled with warmth, character, and lasting memories.
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Listed by:
Tracy Crawford413-464-3078,
COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB,
Molly Gillon973-650-7892,
COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
Source: BCMLS,MLS#: 249527
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Half bathroom
Level: First
Full bathroom
Level: Second
Full bathroom
Level: Second
Den
Level: First
Dining room
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Laundry
Level: First
Living room
Level: First
Heating
Nat Gas, Forced Air, Furnace, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer