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NO RESERVE AUCTION Legendary Four Brooks Farm.   A stunning piece of Gilded Age history in the heart of the Berkshires. Built in 1785, this 159-acre estate has been the summer home of the legendary de Kay Gilder family for four generations. Offering a unique outdoor living experience, the Appalachian Trail borders the property on one side. There are also nature trails, four sparkling brooks, a duck pond, four barns, pens for livestock and plentiful pastures, still graced by the original stone walls. The 8200 sq. ft. estate includes 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a separate 3 bed, 2 bath 1600 sq. ft. apartment. The wide-plank hardwood floors in the great room complement one of four working fireplaces. Fans of the Gilded Age will appreciate the crystal chandeliers, and fascinating history of the home. Renovations between 2020-21 included new appliances and paint. The rest of the property can easily be restored to its glory. In the heart of the Berkshires and easily accessible from the Mass Turnpike, New York, Connecticut and Vermont. Now available for the first time at auction, this historic home will be auctioned live without reserve on June 6. Must register for this auction to bid. Financing accepted. Bidder deposit required.

Highlights Include:

  • Historic summer home of Helena de Kay and Richard Watson Gilder known as Four Brooks Farms, once visited by notables like Grover Cleveland, Mark Twain, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Winslow Homer
  • Main House: 8,200± sq. ft. | 7 beds | 4 baths | 159± acre lot
  • Guest House: 1600± sq. ft. | 3 beds | 2 baths
  • Expansive pasture land plus four barns, livestock pens
  • Outdoor living including: walled garden with spring-fed plunge pool, nature trails, sparkling brooks, and duck pond
  • Located in the heart of the Berkshires with easy access to Turnpike, NY, CT, VT
  • Scrolled pillars believed to have been designed and gifted to the family by famed architect Stanford White




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