A benefactor's large estate in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts

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Location:

Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Price:

12.5 million dollars

This magnificent four-level home on 6 acres in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts was the longtime home of the late Armenian philanthropist Asadur "Aso" O. Tavitian, who was known for his generous support of arts groups in the Berkshires. Tavitian was a Cold War refugee who immigrated to New York via Beirut in 1961 and founded SyncSort, one of the first software companies in the country, in 1969, according to published reports. He remained true to his Armenian roots, establishing the Tavitian Foundation, which provides scholarships to students of Armenian and Bulgarian descent, and launching a program to train Armenian civil servants at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Tavitian passed away in April 2020 at the age of 80.

The Tavitian House on Prospect Hill Road in Stockbridge was managed by leading designers including architect and preservation expert Theodore Prudon and interior designers Kathy Ridder and Sean Jackson, according to William Pitt/Julia B Fee Sotheby's International Realty, who are handling the sale. Mr. Prudon continues to collaborate on additional projects on the estate, including elaborate stone walls, gates and formal gardens, and is still actively involved in the management of the property. The home first appeared on the market.

"You feel like you're in a luxury estate," said sales agent Patrice Melluzzo of William Pitt/Julia B Fee Sotheby's International Realty. "It was built in 1993, but has the splendor and finishes of a home built in 1915."

"It's an incredible building, an incredible house," she said.

Extensive stonework on the estate includes a stone wall across the road, three levels of terraces, a pool and areas with formal and informal gardens, Ms. Melluzzo said. Other architectural features include stone and slate cladding, a grand central staircase, warm wood floors, extensive millwork, classic moldings and paneling, interior columns, an oval dining room and a recreation room with bright natural light. The front door opens to a two-story entry hall with a large Palladian window "with views that extend throughout the house," Ms.

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“The library and living room open up to this incredible stone feature and patio,” she says. The kitchen with a dining area overlooks the mountains, featuring a large island, several sinks, marble countertops, high-end appliances, and a pantry.

On the second floor, there are three bedrooms, including the master bedroom, which features a separate panel office, a kitchenette, a bedroom with a fireplace, and a walk-in closet with built-in cabinets. On the lower level, you'll find a home theater, a mirrored gym, a wine cellar, a small kitchen, a library, and a pool changing room.

The area is very secluded, says Mrs. Melluzzo. "The house is not visible from the road."

Characteristics

The house has an area of 9,339 square feet, featuring five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and three toilets. It is situated on a 6.2-acre lot. There is a separate three-room guest house.

Amenities

Among the amenities are a swimming pool, a guest house, nine fireplaces, a cinema room, an office, terraces with various levels of finishing, a wine cellar, two libraries, a fitness studio, an elevator, formal gardens with statues and a fountain, a generator, a two-car integrated garage, and a separate building with an additional two-car garage.

Neighborhood

“You can reach the center of Stockbridge in 10 minutes, and you are very close to Tanglewood and Jacob's Pillow,” says Ms. Meluzzo, referring to popular cultural leisure spots in the Berkshires. The Norman Rockwell Museum and the Stockbridge Golf Club are also nearby. “There are many cultural events happening here, all of which are within close proximity,” she adds.

Agent:

Patrice Meluzzo, William Pitt/Julia B Fee Sotheby's International Realty

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