Charity Palace in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts

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Location:

Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Cost:

12.5 million dollars

This stately 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 to locals 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 committed to his Armenian roots, founding the Tavitian Foundation, which provides scholarships to students of Armenian and Bulgarian descent, and establishing a training program for Armenian civil servants at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Tavitian died in April 2020 at the age of 80.

Tavitian's Stockbridge home on Prospect Hill Road was designed by a leading design team, including architect and preservation expert Theodore Prudon and interior designers Katie Ridder and Sean Jackson, according to William Pitt/Julia B Fee Sotheby's International Realty. Mr. Prudon continued 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. This is the first time this home has been listed for sale.

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"You feel like you're in a luxury estate," says selling agent Patrice Melluso 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 says.

The extensive stonework on the estate includes a stone wall across the street, three levels of terraces, a gunite pool and areas with formal and informal gardens, Ms. Melluso says. Other architectural details include stone and wood cladding, grand central staircase, warm wood floors, extensive millwork, classic moldings and paneling, interior columns, oval dining room and recreation room with bright natural light. The front door opens into a two-story lobby with a large palladian window "that overlooks the view from the entire house," Ms. Melluso says.

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The library and living room "open onto this incredible stone work and patio," she says. The built-in kitchen features a dining area with mountain views, a large island, multiple sinks, marble countertops, high-end appliances and a pantry.

The second floor features three bedrooms, including the master suite, which has a separate paneled study, kitchenette, bedroom with fireplace and walk-in closet with built-ins. On the lower level are a movie room, a mirrored gym, a wine cellar, a small kitchen, a library and a pool locker room.

The site is quite secluded," Ms. Melluso says. "You can't see the house from the road. "

Characteristics:

The house面积 9339 square feet. It has five bedrooms, six full baths and three bathrooms. It sits on a 6.2-acre lot. There is a separate three bedroom guest house.

Amenities:

The amenities include a pool, guest house, nine fireplaces, movie room, office, terraces with various levels, wine cellar, two libraries, fitness studio, elevator, formal gardens with statues and fountain, generator, adjacent two-car garage and a detached building with an additional two-car garage. The property features elaborate stone walls and terraced gardens.

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Notes about the neighborhood:

"It's a 10-minute walk to downtown Stockbridge, and you're very close to Tanglewood and Jacobs Pillow," Ms. Melluso said, referring to popular cultural venues in the Berkshires. Nearby points of interest also include Norman Rockwell Museum and Stockbridge Golf Club. "There are a lot of cultural events going on here, all of which are close by," she says.

Agent:

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

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