Rural Intelligence (Page 396)

Real Estate

Colonial Renovation

This 1790 Colonial in Falls Village is in pristine condition and move-in ready thanks to a renovation in 2008 by renowned architect Jimmy Crisp. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house has six fireplaces, dining room, new family room, sitting room and new sunroom. Authentic details such as wide-board

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Real Estate

Barn Compound

This historic compound includes an 18th-century house and several barns on 12 acres in Washington. The main house was built in 1750 and has six fireplaces, antique floorboards, exposed beams, and original hardware. There are three bedrooms and two bedrooms in the separate guest house. The grounds have pastoral

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Real Estate

Historic Roots

This 1750 antique home in Millbrook retains original details such as beamed ceilings, three woodburning fireplaces and wide-board floors throughout. The kitchen and dining room are on the lower level and the main floor holds a spacious living room, library, full bathroom, office, mudroom, and a large porch. There

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Real Estate

Village Antique

Built in 1742, this Colonial is one of the oldest homes in Great Barrington. The antique house offers space, original charm, and the convenience of living in town. There are five bedrooms, four-and-one-half bathrooms, and three original fireplaces. The property includes two well-maintained barns with loft

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Real Estate

Two For One

On 10 acres in Old Chatham, this property includes two houses, one of which was built in 1750. Updated with new plumbing, electrical updates, and energy efficiency heating, the historic main house has two light-filled parlors, chef's kitchen with dining area, a first-floor master bedroom, two

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Real Estate

Farm Ready

This 1775 center hall Colonial in Clermont sits on four acres that can accommodate horses and farm animals. The five-bedroom home has a large eat-in kitchen, formal and informal living rooms, and a large screened room with ceiling fans for indoor/outdoor living. There is a huge renovated

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Food

Firefly Gastropub

A gastropub that serves high-quality comfort cuisine in a casual setting

By Lisa Green

Food

Oak Pizzeria Napoletana

"Shockingly good" pizza

By Jamie Larson

Food

Recipe: Lobster Poached In Beurre Monté

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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Community

Let's Party, But Where? A Guide to Venues, Part 1: NW CT

The backdrop of natural beauty in the Rural Intelligence region has been luring brides and grooms to say their “I Do’s” here for years. But really, why shouldn’t any event — birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings — get to enjoy the fabulous venues (and yes, frequently the views) that make a

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Style

Garden: Hydrangea Love

The Rural Intelligence region is fortunate to have so many gardening experts close by. Our garden writer, Madaline Sparks, is the principal in her own design, installation and maintenance business, Madaline Sparks Garden Design, with clients in Columbia and Berkshire counties. For 12 years she was the contributing garden editor

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Community

In Memoriam: Frank Delaney

By CB Wismar Regardless of the fact that Francis James Joseph Raphael Delaney… or “Frank” as we knew him… was born fully 18 months after the death of Irish novelist James Joyce, the two became fast friends. Frank’s literary career was launched with the 1981 publication of James Joyce’

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