Antique Farmhouse Totally Restored

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Moon light in the Berkshires

Field stone fireplace in family room former stable

Meet Birkram Costello with his brothers and sisters

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Last updated: 09/20/2016

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Minimum stay:2 nights

Internet:Yes
Pets considered:Ask Owner
Wheel chair accessible:Yes

Property description

This rambling farmhouse has a balanced mix of meticulous restoration with an eccentric flair. Undermountain Farm is a home carefully designed with warmth and spirit. It also has a unique collection of fascinating antiques and collectibles.
Enjoy cooking in the state-of-the-art kitchen with your only dilemma being where to eat. You might choose the solarium, surrounded by exotic plants and the sun streaming through the glass; or the patio where you might hear the roar of the waterfall which tumbles down the mountain behind the house after a rainfall, or you could try the formal dining room which still has the original Dutch oven from the 18th century. The veranda is a good choice where you can watch the highland cattle in the meadows. Or you may choose the informal dining area and eat in the luminous kitchen delicately accented with orchids. The hand-crafted cabinetry in the kitchen was all made from one maple tree.We recently had a large dinner party for forty people in the breakfast sitting room after we removed the couch and chairs.Tis was the very max I would like to say .With all the downstairs rooms we were able to have hor dourves in the dinning room , a bar in the green house and dancing complete with a disco ball in the stable
This farmhouse has many rooms to enjoy. If you like a large space, then the former stables might suit you. This room, with its high vaulted ceilings and original beams boasts a magnificent stone fireplace, and huge windows that offer a pastoral view of the surrounding meadows. If you prefer a cosy room, then the den is ideal. The antique wood paneling, the big comfy leather chairs and the soothing, ambient feeling will make you want to curl up with a good book in front of the wood stove and forget about the outside world.
You might choose the formal living room or the informal living area adjoining the kitchen for a friendly gathering place. This home has six fireplaces and two wood stoves to keep you warm, and there’s also a fire cauldron and grill on the patio.

If you’re staying with friends, you might have to draw straws for the huge master bedroom, where the rising sun illuminates the artfully plastered walls creating a deep orange, radiant light in the morning. The added bonus in the master bathroom with the shower and its floor of river stones and the jacuzzi where you can gaze over the meadows.
Those who drew the shorter straws will be happy in the other three bedrooms which have lovely outlooks over the Berkshire Hills and offer a quiet respite for a restful sleep; including the soothing sounds of a seasonal babbling brook.

Upstairs two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Master bedroom with a dressing room, shower and jacuzzi from where you can watch the cows! Six fireplaces and two wood stoves. Fire cauldron and grill on the patio.

Four bedrooms with queen beds, several other bedding options, two fold out sofas, futons and an air mattress.
Check out our English Shepherd Hut which sleeps two in the orchard .

Hiking and cross country skiing right from the back door. Nature Conservancy land abuts the house, with the Appalachian trail up at the top of the ridge next to Bear rock falls behind the house !

Keywords: House, Shepherd Hut ,Midden, plaster, unique, pastoral, stunning , bucolic , calming, unbelievable pictures do not show the full effect.

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Property Type

House

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Minimum Age Limit For Renters:
Must be over 25 years old...more less
Alternative Lifestyle

Children Welcome:
Sticky fingers will be cut off !...more less
Smoking Allowed:
Only outside and pick up your butts !or else I will give you a serious butt lift!...more less

Wheelchair Accessible

Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, Beds for 8-16

Bedroom 1
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Bedroom 2
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Bedroom 3
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Bedroom 4
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Convertible bed(s)
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King size beds (1) Deposed, Queen size Beds (6) Every bedroom has a queen, Double Beds (1) Nine, Twin or Single Beds (1) Non, Child Beds (1) Small futons are available, Baby Cribs (1) In de city, Sleep Sofa or Futons (2) Two pull out couches, Bunk Beds (1) Niet, Murphy Beds (1) He has gone to Ireland for a pint of Liffy !...more less

Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
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Bathroom 2
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Bathroom 3
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Other Amenities

Surrounded by pastures and cows roaming in the fields

Entertainment

Books:
The things on the shelves ...more less
CD Player
DVD Player:
Does Vera Dance ? Let me know ...more less
Game Room:
What can you do with the Rings???? Lord!...more less

Games:
Ah ha...more less
Music Library:
Yep...more less
Satellite / Cable:
Press play and reach for the chips !...more less
Stereo:
Ear and there ...more less

Television:
Used to keep guest in other room !...more less
Toys:
Well of course ...more less
VCR
Video Games:
Especially if you lose the remote...more less
Video Library:
Some Hindi Movies !...more less

Theme

Adventure
Away From It All

Family
Historic

Romantic
Sports & Activities
Tourist Attractions

Attractions

Cinemas
Health/Beauty Spa
Live Theater

Marina
Museums
Restaurants

Theme Parks
Water Parks
Zoo

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/Bank
Babysitter
Fitness Center

Groceries
Hospital
Laundromat

Massage Therapist
Medical Services

Leisure Activities

Antiquing
Bird Watching
Boating
Eco Tourism
Gambling Casinos

Horseback Riding
Horseshoes
Miniature Golf
Outlet Shopping
Scenic Drives

Shopping
Shuffleboard
Sight Seeing
Sledding
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

Mountain View:
Fields to the North, East ,and West Woods to the South ...more less

Sports & Adventure Activities

Basketball Court
Cross Country Skiing
Cycling
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Hot Air Ballooning
Hunting

Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Mountain Climbing
Parasailing
Racquetball
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Sailing
Ski Lift Privileges

Skiing
Snorkeling/Diving
Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Spelunking
Swimming
Tennis
Water Skiing
Water Tubing
Whitewater Rafting
Wind-Surfing

Dining

Dining:
breakfast dining area seats ten. Kitchen seats two at counter and four at table .Sun room seats six....more less

Dining Room

Seating for 8 people

General

Air Conditioning:
Lots of windows that all work ! House backs onto Bear Rock Falls providing a natural breeze every evening .The house is insulated with spray foam keeping her warm in the winter and cool in the summer...more less
Broadband Access
Clothes Dryer:
sense of humor...more less
Computer Available
Covered Parking:
In sky...more less
Fireplace:
Dinning room ,Living room ...more less
Fitness Room / Equipment:
Walk, bike, run, eat less !...more less
Garage:
Full...more less

Hair Dryer
Heating:
Baseboard and radiant underfloor ...more less
Internet:
WiFi...more less
Iron & Board
Linens Provided:
Rumpled not ironed...more less
Living Room:
Alive and well ...more less
Parking:
Where you leave it ...more less
Parking Off Street:
All...more less

Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:
Better in the water or at the campsite !...more less
Telephone
Towels Provided:
Thrown in ...more less
Washing Machine:
Sometimes when necessary every other month in leap year...more less
Wireless Internet
Wood Fireplace:
(3) Plenty Exterior fire cauldron Only heels...more less
Wood Stove:
(2) Several...more less

Kitchen

Catering Available:
Plenty of hay and grass in fields...more less
Coffee Maker:
Drip, expresso ,filter,and presse....more less
Cooking Utensils:
You burn it ! You own it !...more less
Dishes & Utensils:
A Plenty ...more less

Dishwasher:
Sink with faucet and machine in cabinet !...more less
Ice Maker
Kitchen:
State of the art chefs kitchen If you think that you are Jamie Oliver then clean up like him too Or you will get the wrath of Gordon Ramsey !!!...more less
Microwave:
Do not use if you have a pace maker of tricky ticker !...more less

Pantry Items:
Please replace what you use ...more less
Refrigerator:
Big enough to put me mum in !...more less
Stove:
Viking without horns !...more less
Toaster

Outside

Boat:
Jeanneau 32' in the dock at the coast 'Amelia ' Ask Owner?...more less

Deck / Patio:
Lounge in the La Fuma chairs and take a nap !...more less

Outdoor Grill

Rates

Dates	Nightly	Weekend Night	Weekly	Monthly *

My Standard Rate 2 night min stay	$400	$600 Fri, Sat, Sun	$3,000	$10,500
Rates are based on 8 guests; add $30 per night, per additional guest

* Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

Pet Fee $125
Refundable Damage Deposit $1,000
Cleaning Fee $200
Taxes Not included

Notes:

Holidays three day minimum

The house is not available for Guy Fawkes November 5th !

Wedding and parties lets talk .

Events and gatherings welcome

Rental is for eight people .Extra $30 per person over 8#

$1000 refundable security deposit returned one week after rental.

You bend it !

You mend it !

Dogs Extra $125 You poop you scoop or lose your deposit ! Fair?

You smoke .You you pick up or I will gladly pick them up for your deposit fee :) Thanks !

No parties , hair dying or mens groups without an extra damage deposit !

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Kripalu Yoga center, Options Institute, Skiing at Butternut, and Catamount, Jiminy Peak ,Tanglewood ,Music Mountain, Omega Institute. Appalachian trail right out of the door, Race Brook Falls 1.8 miles , Sages Ravine 0.5 mile., Berkshire School, Hotchkiss School and Salisbury School are all near by The Mount

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1999

About the owner: English man rebuilding old houses. Saving American history for the future!

Why the Owner Chose Sheffield, MA, USA:
I bought this property so as to save and restore this American beauty that had served her builders for over 150 years as their family home .

The Unique Benefits at this House:
Untouched beauty surrounds this old house, experience life as a settler in the New world, living in the present ! Check out our new Shepherd Hut located in the orchard .