Lovely Restored Historical Home - Walk to Charming Egremont!
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Village of Egremont: 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, window units AC, flat screen TV with DVD, Wifi, local and unlimited domestic telephone. NO smoking and no pets, please.
This home, originally built in 1848, has been brought up to date in a most lovely way. A generous entryway leads you into the front parlor with a sitting room which then opens into the family room. In the center of all of these areas is a two-sided fireplace. The house is beautifully is light-filled from windows that allow views of the gardens and back yard. The open floor plan also connects to the new, freshly updated gourmet kitchen gleaming with high-end, stainless steel appliances. In the kitchen, there is a long, wooden antique table from the 1800s that seats 8, as well as a side counter bar with 2 industrial stools. There is also a wooden table in the sitting room that seats 4, so in total, there are 12 formal seats for meals. (The smaller wooden table can be moved into the kitchen if requested.) A laundry area with washer /dryer is on this level and beyond that there is a seasonal room. In summer, it can be used as a bonus room with TV, games and a place for an overnight guest to sleep. In winter, it is used as a mudroom for your outdoor gear. One of the two full bathrooms is also on this ground floor. It has been completely redone with a lovely pale blue tile surrounding a combination bathtub and shower.
Upstairs are four bedrooms: the master with king bed, a guest room with a queen, another bedroom with two twin beds and a sweet hand-painted toddler bed, and the fourth bedroom has an extra-wide twin bed, which can easily sleep two children (or two adults who want to snuggle!). The second full bathroom on this floor has a shower only and has also been completely redone. Natural borders provide coverage from the road and delightful gardens have also been nurtured and restored. There is a gas grill and outdoor seating so you can enjoy those summer evenings.
The house is decorated with charming antique and vintage furniture.
At the back of the property, at the end of a short path through the woods, is a storybook-like playhouse. It is unheated but full of light, books, a long window seat and a play stove for children.
The house is part of the charming South Egremont Village Historic District and is a short walk to the Old Mill Restaurant, Mom’s Restaurant and village shops. It sits on a large tree-lined plot facing a serene and beautiful tree farm so there is a sense of being connected to the village and yet having privacy. A delightful pick-and-eat flower garden, as well as established flower beds is included in the summer rental experience.
Additional Historical Information about The Branch House:
In 1848, Orson Branch, a carriage maker from Pittsfield Massachusetts, ventured south and claimed a small, lovely parcel of land in the town of South Egremont, on the road where Shay’s Rebellion had taken place 61 years before. Orson chose to build his post-and-beam house for his new bride, Mary Ann, on what had once been an old riverbed thousands of years earlier. He
planted vegetables and built a barn. From this barn ‹ now used as an artist’s studio ‹ Orson quietly made the carriages and wagons for his neighbors for nearly three decades.
If you look at the hand-hewn beams in the bedrooms you can still see Orson’s ax marks and his original plank floors that run through the rooms. One can walk 1/3 of a mile from the Branch House to Orson’s grave. He is buried, with many of the town’s founding members, behind the historic Egremont Free Library, originally a boy’s school in the 1830s.
Keywords: Historical Egremont Village, Wifi, yard, gardens, work studio
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 8-9
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Catering Available
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Babysitter
- Wood Fireplace
- Linens Provided
- Parking Off Street
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Fireplace
Entertainment
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- CD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Free Long Distance
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Activities
- Restaurants
- Snowboarding
- Basketball Court
- Tennis
- Golf
- Water Skiing
- Racquetball
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Mountain Biking
- Laundromat
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Boating
- Sledding
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Hospital
- Cycling
Other Activities
Reviews
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Perfect Berkshire get-away
Perfect Berkshire get-away
- Guest sarah b.
- Date of stay 06/23/12
- Review Submitted 07/24/12
The Branch House is a charming old home with modern amenities and a beautiful yard. I have three young children and they so enjoyed the vast outdoor space, swing set and playhouse. The house had great features such as gas fireplace, reliable wi-fi, updated bathrooms, fine linens and a kitchen full of utensils and kitchenware for cooking and entertaining. We have rented many homes and these owners were, by far, the most accommodating and gracious. The area has tons of outdoor activities, cultural arts and fine dining. I highly recommend the Branch House for anyone looking for a great Berkshire get-away.Owner response: Dear Sarah, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!! You were a wonderful tenant and we would be so happy to have you come back! Happy Summer! Claudia
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Branch House is a perfect Berkshire experience
Branch House is a perfect Berkshire experience
- Guest sarah b.
- Date of stay 06/23/12
- Review Submitted 07/24/12
The Branch House is a charming old home with modern amenities and a beautiful yard. I have three young children and they so enjoyed the vast outdoor space, swing set and playhouse. The house had great features such as gas fireplace, reliable wi-fi, updated bathrooms, fine linens and a kitchen full of utensils and kitchenware for cooking and entertaining. We have rented many homes and these owners were, by far, the most accommodating and gracious. The area has tons of outdoor activities, cultural arts and fine dining. I highly recommend the Branch House for anyone looking for a great Berkshire get-away.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Sarah, You were a wonderful tenant and we would be so happy to have you back anytime! Thank you for submitting such a lovely review. I hope the rest of your summer is fantastic! thanks again, Claudia
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NJ Family
NJ Family
- Guest JCH
- Date of stay 02/11/12
- Review Submitted 02/19/12
Our family of 6 stayed at Branch House for the kids' winter school vacation in Feb 2012. The historic home has been faithfully updated with new kitchen and baths and nicely furnished. The bedrooms were well outitted with very comfortably beds and top quality linens The owners made us feel very welcome with personal touches for our kids like age appropriate games, books and dvd's. We did a lot of skiing at Butternut (<7 miles away) as well as other outdoor activities that were nearby like the Appalachian Trail and pond skating. We also enjoyed the shops and restaurnats of Great Barrington.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates
Summer 2013: $2000/wk .. or $7500/month Winter/Ski 2012-2012: $1200 for a 3 night stay, $1600/week or $4000/month Winter Holiday weeks are booked at $1600/week, Winter holiday 3 nights for $1200 or $4000/month. Full season is $14,000.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Bradley International and Albany at 60 Miles
- Nearest Train: Wassaic Ct or Hudson NY at 40 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: I 90 at 20 Miles
- Nearest Beach: lake beaches scattered through Berkshires at 10 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Great Barrington at 5 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Catamount Ski at 5 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Egremont at 3 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Egremont at 3 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: Hello, I am Claudia Laslie, owner and founder of Berkshire Rental Properties. I manage vacation rentals throughout the Southern Berkshires and my role is to act as the liaison between the renter and the homeowner. There is no fee to the renter for my service. I look forward to working with you to help you find a rental property that works well for your needs.
Contact us
- Primary: +1 4136440223
Links to more information:
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Photos
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delightful Branch house!
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gas fireplace in living room
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newly updated kitchen
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study
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main floor full bath
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guest room with twin bed
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guest room with two twins plus toddler bed
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inviting hammock for complete relaxation!
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lovely and comfortable seating centered near the gas fireplace
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open floor plan highlights eat-in kitchen with seating for 8
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tv room/den
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1 of 2 beautifully updated bathrooms.
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master bedroom has king bed and is beautifully appointed!
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2nd floor newly updated full bath with shower
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outdoor seating with gas grill
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delightful playhouse fun for both kids and adults!
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