About this home

The Yellow House is a warm and gracious country retreat set amid an extraordinary natural landscape at the gateway to the Berkshires. Just minutes from the charming villages of Salisbury, Lakeville, Norfolk, Sheffield and Great Barrington, the property offers easy access to the exceptional cultural, culinary, and recreational offerings of the Massachusetts-Connecticut border. Set against a backdrop of rolling hills, open meadows, gardens, and mature trees, the property was designed to embrace its spectacular surroundings. Light-filled interiors are relaxed and inviting, with expansive views. The grounds offer an exceptional country lifestyle, with an organic vegetable garden, apple orchard, and acres of meadow enclosed by a mowed walking loop. Whether enjoying a morning walk, an afternoon in the garden, or the changing beauty of the seasons, the land is as much a part of the experience as the house itself. Inside, a central kitchen serves as the heart of the home, connecting a thoughtfully arranged collection of spaces including a formal dining rm, living rm, media rm, breakfast rm, and sunroom. The floor plan offers both elegance and flexibility, with wonderful spaces for entertaining as well as comfortable living. The home is officially 5 bedrms, but has flexibility for use as 8 or more bedrms, providing generous accommodations for family and guests. Recent improvements include a new furnace, wood-shingle roof, new gym in the barn, and new hardwood floors on 3rd floor. A gunite pool, heated by solar panels on the barn, extends the swimming season while offering cost-free, carbon-free heating-a wonderful complement to the property's commitment to enjoying the land and its natural resources. There is also an attached caretaker's apartment which could provide flexibility for in-laws, or staff. The Yellow House is an extraordinary country property offering exceptional beauty and an authentic connection to the land, all within easy reach of the region's many pleasures. Enjoy multiple ski resorts, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and the town beach at Lake Wononscopomuc, along with acclaimed restaurants and farmers markets. Nearby cultural destinations include: Yale School of Music, Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, and much more. A truly special property-where gracious country living, spectacular surroundings, and the best of the Berkshires region come together.

Facts and features

Schools

• Salisbury Central School

  elementary · K-8 · 5.3 mi

  9

• Housatonic Valley Regional High School

  high · 9-12 · 8.3 mi

  5

• Salisbury School

  high · 9-12 · 3.8 mi

• Berkshire School

  high · 9-12 · 4.7 mi

• Selc

  middle · 6-8 · 5.4 mi

Price history

• Oct 22, 2026 · Listed For Rent$9,500
• Oct 20, 2026 · Price Changed$2,450,000
• Aug 27, 2026 · Listed$2,595,000
• Jul 21, 2020 · Sold$1,505,000
• Apr 28, 2020 · Listing Removed—
• Apr 7, 2020 · Listing Removed—
• Feb 21, 2020 · Price Changed For Rent$45,000
• Dec 20, 2019 · Listed For Rent$50,000

Tax history

• 2026$15,586 tax · $1,590,400 assessed
• 2023$11,658 tax · $1,059,800 assessed
• 2022$11,658 tax · $1,059,800 assessed
• 2021$11,658 tax · $1,059,800 assessed
• 2020$12,306 tax · $1,060,900 assessed
• 2019$12,306 tax · $1,060,900 assessed
• 2018$11,666 tax · $1,032,400 assessed
• 2017$11,460 tax · $1,032,400 assessed

Home value

$2,568,600

• Cotality$2,568,600
• Collateral Analytics$2,569,000
• Quantarium$2,415,525

Where it is