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Listing broker remarks

The Wheatleigh: A Gilded Age masterpiece on over 21 pristine acres overlooking the Stockbridge Bowl. Designed in 1893 by Peabody & Stearns, this 16th-century Florentine palazzo features stunning grounds by Frederick Law Olmsted. Former home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and moments from Tanglewood, this 25,000+SF architectural sanctuary seamlessly marries timeless grandeur with 21st-century luxury. The majestic layout boasts a soaring Great Hall, a formal dining room, a refined wine cellar (6,500-bottle capacity), and 19 uniquely curated bedroom suites. Breathtaking porticos frame panoramic vistas, while rolling lawns and mature gardens present paths to the pool and tennis court. This iconic estate offers utmost privacy, a deeply rich cultural heritage, and unmatched Berkshire elegance.— William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 19,364 sq ft
  • 21.25 acres
  • 19 beds
  • 21 baths
  • 1893 built
  • $748 / sq ft
  • $27,370 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠4⁠5⁠1⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
11 Hawthorne
Town
Stockbridge, MA
ZIP
01262
Deed (Bk/Pg)
3229 / 248

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Neighborhood: Stockbridge

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.