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Ashfield is a 40 square mile town in the Berkshire foothills in the southwestern corner of Franklin County. The town was originally named Huntstown in 1736 as a land grant plantation, but was incorporated under its present name in 1765 under the auspices of Lord Thurlow of Ashfield, England.
From about 1812 to 1830, Ashfield was a center of the peppermint industry and by 1825 several hundred acres of peppermint were under cultivation, yielding up to forty pounds of oil per acre at a value of nearly $8 per pound. Other small industries during the 19th century included pottery making (an exhibit of which is at the Smithsonian Institute), production of wooden medical splints, a creamery and several sawmills, gristmills, woodworking mills, tanneries and maple sugaring. Of these, only maple sugaring continued to flourish and Ashfield has become well known for its maple products.
For decades, Ashfield was a quiet farming community with dozens of dairy and apple farms dotting the hillsides and lowlands. In the past 40 years, however, several farms have disappeared and the open fields and pastures have returned to wooded areas. It is only in the last 20 years that more people have been moving to Ashfield than leaving it. Lured by the cool breezes and the scenic vistas, people from all walks of life have moved from the cities. These bankers, attorneys, artisans, craftspeople, writers, artists, tradesmen, technicians and others have turned Ashfield into a cultural center.
Through all the years, the common theme has been that "small is better" and that Ashfield's role in the world is to be a haven from the world.
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Miles to Boston:
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Drive time to Boston (minutes):
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$55,000
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Easy to build on level lot with young trees. Close to Hawley state forest on quiet dirt road. 5 min to Ashfield center, 30 min to Northampton. great deal, priced well below assessed value!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$55,000
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Nice level lot with young woods on quiet road near Hawley State Forest. Easy to build. 5 min to Ashfield Center, 30 min to Northampton. Great deal, priced almost $10,000 below assessed value.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$268,000
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Double your money! Seller will match either tax credit, you will have $13-16,000 to use to buy this house! A short walk from Main Street & the fun village of Ashfield, this home has had numerous upgrades, a Buderus boiler and a super office/studio over the garage. Do not let this one slip away!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$289,000
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Sweet Ashfield Village Cape - Fresh as a daisy with fabulous yard, hardwood floors, fireplaced living room, vintage kitchen, 9 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, south facing sunroom, and garage. Many recent updates include new roof & gutters, electric service, sunroom sliders, stone walk & steps, added insulation and more! This one could end your search!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$415,000
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Gorgeous Country Cape. 3 bed, 2.5 bath. Granite/Ceramic/Maple/Stainless kitchen. One-level living option, 1st floor master en suite. Living/dining great room, cathedral ceilings. 2 bed, office and family room and full bath make up 2nd floor living area. Pellet stove (not shown in pics), lovely deck, 2nd story deck off familyroom. 2 car, heated garage, 2 acre lot, terrific views.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$799,000
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Authentic replica of 18th century saltbox, set on very private 21+acres of unspoiled land. Custom crafted throughout by builder with painstaking attention to detail & comfort. Exquisite mix of wood floors, wainscoting, beams and walls. Five fireplaces with grand hearthstones, attached shed/garage in keeping with antique quality of the home, underground utilities, stone walls, planting beds and extensive perennial gardens surround this very special home site. One of a kind !
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$18,000
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Enjoy this 2.3 acre secluded, wooded lot with a cleared area for trailer and camping.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$219,900
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Delightful country setting with splendid mountain views surround this unique property including 3 bedroom Ranch style home, 2 sheds and a year-round 4 room camphouse that offers an enclosed porch, LR, BR, Kitchen and full bath. The main home offers LR/fplc, DR, Office (3rd bdrm), eat-in kitchen, full bath and first floor laundry. This is an excellent choice for a home and in-law arrangement, artist studio etc. The main home and camp share the driveway.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$495,000
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1884 Exquisite Victorian Farmhouse surrounded by majestic maple trees, open pastures & picturesque mountain views. This country retreat has fabulous enclosed porch overlooking backyard w/beautiful gardens, pond, stone patio & large lawn. The interior has a lovely kitchen, breakfast nook, formal dining & living area, 4 bedrooms, office, family room, workshop, 2 full baths, attractive front foyer & gorgeous wood floors. Ample studio space, fabulous 2-story Barn.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$55,000
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Right on Route 112 near the lovely town of Ashfield. This lot has the potential for 2 parcels. Beautifully treed lot for your new home or investment. Owner financing available to qualified buyers.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$58,500
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Town water & sewer will simplify your project. Build by the road or put a drive into the next level for more privacy and lake views. Walk to the beach, tennis, golf & town from this convenient parcel.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$99,000
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Nice location with potential view of mountains and valleys. Located on Rt. 112 & 116 near golf course. A little out of town but accessible to center, 20 minutes to Northampton or Greenfield.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$99,000
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Nice location with potential view of mountains and valleys. Located on Rt. 112 & 116 near golf course. A little out of town but accessible to center, 20 minutes to Northampton or Greenfield.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$299,000
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This parcel is zoned residential. It has 1700 feet of road frontage and 25 acres of land. A ppiece of land this size does not come along very often and has many possibilities. The property is located on the Conway/Ashfield line and only a short drive to Route 116 in Conway. The property offers privacy, views and and your own grove of maple trees. The borders have been flagged.
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