Rural Intelligence (Page 371)

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Craftsman In The Round

Set atop 52 acres in Taghkanic, this Craftsman-style home is exquisitely designed. The entrance opens to a two-story octagonal foyer that leads to the gathering room with a wood-burning fireplace, coffered ceiling, and many windows. There is an open chef’s kitchen, first-floor master suite with

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Contemporary Craftsman

Sitting on over four beautiful landcaped acres in West Stockbridge, this Contemporary home with Craftsman touches was recently renovated. The open-plan house has a chef's kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, dining room, living room, and a first-floor master suite with deck access. Two large bedrooms on

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New Everything

In Falls Village, this Craftsman has been totally renovated while maintaining its classic Arts and Crafts exterior. The three-bedroom home has all-new everything including the kitchen, three bathrooms, insulation, windows, mechanicals, exterior shingles, and paint. Additionally, there is a newly finished lower level, large front porch, an enclosed

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City Living

This 1902's Arts and Crafts bungalow in the heart of Hudson has been stylishly renovated. A charming front screened porch welcomes you into its spacious open living spaces with an eat-in kitchen, living room, den, dining room, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. Original details include stained glass,

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Spacious Craftsman

From the outside, this classic Craftsman in Pittsfield appears modest but it actually has over 2,000 square feet. Built in 1911, the house has hardwood floors, French doors, original woodwork, a fireplace, and a front porch. Bright and sunny areas include the entry hallway, kitchen, living room, dining room,

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Food

Recipe: The Best Texas Chili Ever

Contributor Lisa Fielding is a private chef and boutique caterer based in Manhattan who weekends in Litchfield County whenever possible. Many of her Manhattan clients are also Litchfield County weekenders, so work brings her to Northwest Connecticut as well. A Los Angeles transplant, Fielding was a former Hollywood film executive

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Arts

Live On The Lawn: Outdoor Concerts In The RI Region

By Amy Krzanik This list, by no means exhaustive, offers a starting point for you to explore some of our region’s many outdoor music events, where you don’t need to have RSVPed to drop in on the scene. Some venues offer food and drink for purchase, and some

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Community

The Rural We: Shaun O'Boyle

In 2015, Berkshires-based photographer Shaun O’Boyle spent two months in Antarctica, where he took a series of pictures that now comprise his project, “Portraits of Place in Antarctica.” Some of the pictures, which tell the story of historic huts built over 100 years ago by early explorers and

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Style

Spencertown Academy Arts Center Celebrates Artful Landscapes

By Madaline Sparks A few weeks ago, I wrote a column for RI called “ My Top 10 Reasons to Go on a Garden Tour." Well, here’s your chance to test them out at the 13th Annual Hidden Gardens Tour, benefitting the Spencertown Academy Arts Center. Full disclosure: I&

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Artful On The Water

Designed by noted architect Alfredo Taylor, this striking and historic property sits on Doolittle Lake, a clean and motor boat-free lake in Norfolk. Built in 1930, the exterior of the house itself remains unchanged with a fieldstone, stucco and wide-board exterior, and screened porches. Inside has fully renovated

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Double Lake House

In Stockbridge, two homes share over 600 feet of lake frontage on Stockbridge Bowl. There is a single-level, two-bedroom ranch and a three-bedroom contemporary, both of which are steps to the water and have decks and porches. Two large docks allow for swimming, boating, and the ultimate

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Cabin Chic

This lakefront contemporary cabin offers year-round, private views of New Preston’s Lake Waramaug. The interior features a top-of-the-line kitchen, living room with an abundance of windows, two bedrooms, and a fully insulated and heated sleeping porch. Luxurious amenities include quarter-sawn oak floors, two terraces,

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