Experience the beauty and tranquility of mountain living in a custom-built, passive solar home set on 50 acres. This six year old home was built using more robust materials, installation methods & standards than are typical. The home boasts super energy efficiency with exceptionally thick walls. This home has a southeast exposure with large windows throughout that offer abundant natural light, enhancing the warmth in winter months. Craftsmen, artists, and engineers will appreciate the expansive shop/studio space in the basement, featuring pristine radiant heated floors, great lighting, and accommodating large equipment with ease. With a 300 Amp electric service and several hardwired 240V outlets, the shop space is setup for welders or other high power machinery. Combination man door / barn type insulated swing-out doors allow for large equipment, artwork, or most any project to be brought in and out easily. The bright and airy living / dining area has a woodstove that keeps the upstairs warm with minimal wood. There is a versatile room off of the living area that could easily be turned into a master suite, an exercise room, a studio space, or a kids playroom. Upstairs is a master suite, two bedrooms and a study. Just a few minutes from North Adams & Mass MoCA, and not far from Williamstown and The Berkshires. Mount Snow ski area, biking, boating, hiking, and more are right on your doorstep. Ride snowmobiles or ATV’s on own beautiful land, or on nearby multi-town trails.