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1. Great Barrington This nine-bedroom contemporary home, built in 2007, is located on 119 acres with views of the lower Berkshires. Details include a media room, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and an outdoor lap pool. Among the nearby cultural institutions are the Norman Rockwell Museum and the Berkshire Theatre Group. $5,250,000. John Borden and Mimi Harson, Litchfield Hills/Sotheby’s International Realty, (860) 435-5921
2. Worthington The Jonathan Woodbridge House was built in 1806 in a late Georgian style. Set on 2.3 acres, the four-bedroom home underwent a complete restoration in the 1980s. Details include six fireplaces, a sitting parlor, French doors, and a sunroom with skylights. $795,000. Keith Ross, Landvest, (978) 544-5767
3. Otis Designed by an award-winning architect, this five-bedroom home overlooks Big Pond. Details include Brazilian hardwood floors, a floating staircase, and a great room with a vaulted ceiling and a stone fireplace. The 2-acre property features a flagstone patio and a hot tub. $2,300,000. Nancy Kalodner, Benchmark Real Estate, (413) 528-2994
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4. Stockbridge Set on 23.7 acres, the Wee House was built in 1925 and is located a short walk from the Norman Rockwell Museum and near Tanglewood. The five-bedroom residence features a solarium, a foyer with a winding staircase, and a master bedroom with a fireplace. Property features include a gunite pool, a large pergola, a greenhouse, and landscaped gardens. $2,200,000. Mary Jane White, Cohen & White, (413) 429-7611
5. North Adams Located just off Main Street, this three-story brick house is suitable for both commercial and residential usage. Built in 1900, it features four bedrooms, 11-foot ceilings, French doors, and hardwood floors, and it’s within walking distance of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. $430,000. Kevin White, Harsch Associates Berkshire Real Estate, (855) 350-5692
6. Stockbridge Located on Main Street, this Italianate house was built in 1850. The three-bedroom home features three fireplaces, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. The rear wing and carriage house contain four apartments. Nearby amenities include tennis courts, Lake Mahkeenac, and Tanglewood. $1,350,000. Gladys Montgomery, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, (413) 822-0929
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7. Becket This three-bedroom vacation home, on 2.4 acres, is part of the Indian Lake Association. The interior features a radiant heating system, concrete floors, arched doorways, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Amenities include access to two lakes, beaches, and tennis courts. $299,000. Nancy Kalodner, Benchmark Real Estate, (413) 528-2994
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