$799,900
About this home
A distinctive woodland retreat just minutes from Amherst center! Set back from the road on 3.75 wooded acres abutting Amherst Woods, this custom-built 5-bedroom post-and-beam contemporary combines dramatic architecture, scenic views, and exceptional privacy, all near the Norwottuck Rail Trail. Passive-solar design, soaring beamed spaces, abundant windows and a sunken fireplaced living room bring the surrounding woods into nearly every room. The kitchen, sunroom and French doors invite easy indoor-outdoor living, while the top-floor primary suite offers a vaulted beam ceiling, walk-in closet, soaking bath and loft retreat. A finished walk-out lower level adds 3 bedrooms, a full bath and kitchenette, creating a flexible space for guests, work, teenagers or multigenerational living. The current owners have invested thoughtfully in both the care and evolution of the property, including a 2023 roof and skylights, heat pump, mini-splits, flooring, garage doors and exterior paint, as well as numerous outdoor improvements, including stone paths, patio, fire pit, a private wooded 1/3-mile walking loop, a large fenced, lighted pet area off the back deck and a hobby-ready shed. With its circular drive, private woodland paths, and striking architectural details, this property offers a rare opportunity for those who appreciate individuality, natural beauty, and a home with character.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73572758
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Less than 1/2 mile to the Norwottuck Rail Trail
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 43
- On market date
- September 8, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 12
- Lot size
- 3.75 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
- District
- Amherst
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.0:1
- District
- Amherst-Pelham
- Enrollment
- 858
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
- District
- Amherst-Pelham
Walkability
Blended score for Amherst's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.