Luxury Berkshire Homes: September 2009

Great Barrington, Ma. Real Estate / Living A Country Life  Restaurants have always been a big part of my lifestyle....Here in Great Barrington, Ma. we lost 2 good ones over the last few weeks...One was very sad and untimely, the chef/owner was killed in an automobile accident  Our community has grieved the loss of the young and promising chef /owner Jonathan of Pearls restaurant in Great Barrington, Ma. . The other was Helsinki, although in that case there was talk for a couple years that Club Helsinki was expanding and opening another branch in Hudson. NY. although the original would remain in Great Barrington, Ma.  Over the last couple months the word spread that Helsinki in Great Barrington, Ma. would be closing, and would soon be re-opening in Hudson. NY. It was such a well loved place that the tributes are still being blogged. These 2 restauants were no more then a block away, but were miles a part...Pearls, city slick chrome, leather, glass and rosewood interior, a well dressed, casual and coifed clientele, steaks and chops were their specialty.  Helsinki was bohemian and exotic in its artsy thrown together decor, and patrons. 1 part restaurant/tea room with a finish spin, (think gravlax, borscht) 2nd part music/dance club bringing some of the best country and rock musicians to Great Barrington, Ma.

The one thing both these extablishments had in common though was delicious food.  The food and ambience were so different that they served our community well by offering us different types of experiences.

I had great times at both Pearls and Helsinki, I will truly miss them...Although being true to form i can't  stop thinking about what restaurants are going to open next in Great Barrington, Ma. Today i was walking around Railroad St, and noticed that the old Helsinki is being renovated. More to follow...

Berkshire Homes For Sale    Today i would like to talk about an outstanding property in West Stockbridge, Ma.  It is a particularly wonderful  Berkshire Home For Sale  because the property has been designed to take in and capture the panoramic Berkshire  view from every room. There are soaring ceilings, a wonderful spacious flow that will accommodate family gatherings and entertaining. with the addition of surround sound throughout the house.  The centrally located living room has a dramatic stone fireplace and special lighting fixtures that adjoin a wrap around deck which overlooks the sparkling infinity pool. This Berkshire Home For Sale has a gourmet kitchen that will inspire meals to be shared in the adjoining dining room with a sensational bamboo peaked ceiling. The entertaining area is extended onto a large and impressive screened porch. This luxurious home has a fabulous master en suite on the main level with both his and her baths. There are four additional bedrooms, bathrooms, media and game room. The beautiful terrace that surrounds the pool and hot tub are perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining while taking in the captivating view of the mountains, a most special Berkshire Home For Sale  in the wonderful town of West Stockbridge Ma. To request a brochure, or for more information leave a comment below. $2,750,000.