8 Webster Rd
Tyringham, MA 01264
7 Beds
6.5 Baths
5,885 sqft (on 27.90 acres)
7 Beds
6.5 Baths
5,885 sqft
(on 27.90 acres)
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Brooke Astor's COBBLE HOUSE
Where Land, Light, and Legacy Converge
TYRINGHAM VALLEY • BERKSHIRE COUNTY • MASSACHUSETTS
$4,300,000
5,885 square feet
7 bedrooms
8.5 bathrooms
27.9 private acres
1909 Harrie T. Lindeberg design
2,321 +/- feet road frontage
The Valley That Time Forgot
The drive through Tyringham Valley never fails to quiet the soul. Past stone walls that have marked these fields for centuries, through meadows where The Shakers once pastured their sheep, toward the ancient drama of the Cobble--206 acres of exposed bedrock thrust skyward by tectonic forces that shifted the very bones of the earth millions of years ago. Here you find what Tyringham Valley has always offered--that profound quiet that restores and renews.
MORE OF THE STORY BELOW This is one of those increasingly rare places where land, light, and legacy converge. Not flashy, but quietly majestic.
The kind of luxury that can't be bought or built: privacy, history, beauty, and permanence. Where the valley opens to frame the Cobble's geological theater, a long drive curves through trees toward something extraordinary. Here stands Cobble House5,885 square feet of American Country House perfection designed in 1909 by Harrie T. Lindeberg, known as "the American Lutyens" for his genius in creating estates that honored both landscape and legacy.
The Restoration Renaissance
Through the original entrance, where craftsmen have honored every detail of Lindeberg's intent, you discover what happens when vision meets unlimited devotion. This wasn't renovation -it was resurrection. A true labor of love that demonstrates unwavering commitment to preserving architectural integrity while adding modern comfort so subtly that every enhancement serves Lindeberg's original design. The great room commands attention immediately, anchored by its soaring space and those awe-inspiring Cobble views that drew Brooke Astor here season after season. She and her husband Buddie called this place "Miln House," her favorite retreat from the constant noise of New York. Where land, light, and legacy converge in the profound quiet she treasured above all else.
Light & Living Spaces
Original oak casements line the walls, their patina deepened by more than a century of valley light. Silver leaf graces one of five fireplace mantles, each a gathering place for the kind of conversations that flow naturally when you're surrounded by such beauty. The library retains Lindeberg's original woodwork and moldingsthe kind of millwork that today's craftsmen study but rarely replicate. Seven bedrooms flow throughout the house, including two primary suites positioned in opposite wings for both intimacy and independence. Each space breathes with the proportions that made Lindeberg legendaryrooms that feel both grand and livable, formal yet welcoming. The restored portico deserves special mention.Every pillar hand-sanded over nine months of painstaking work, no power tools allowed. Overhead wainscoting features 16-foot boards with 1-inch recessed lighting on dimmersso small as to be as inconspicuous as possible, creating the perfect setting for evening conversations overlooking the valley.
The Land as Canvas
What transforms Cobble House from remarkable to irreplaceable is how 15 acres have been thoughtfully restored to frame those Cobble views. More than half the property was re-engineered to bring the landscape back to how Lindeberg originally envisioned itemphasizing the land's inherent and greatest strengths. Four distinct vistas unfold across the grounds: the overlook, where 20 tons of earth were moved to create the perfect viewing platform; the Great Lawn that cascades toward the valley floor; an intimate courtyard for quiet moments; and the grand lawn where celebrations feel both effortless and inevitable. The 2,000-square-foot vanishing-edge patio required 38 truckloads of earth and measures 66 by 33 feetinfrastructure for the grandest entertaining yet intimate enough for morning coffee overlooking geological drama that predates human history.
"Tyringham Valley is one of those increasingly rare places where land, light, and legacy converge. Not flashy, but quietly majestic. The kind of luxury that can't be bought or built: privacy, history, beauty, and permanence."
Robust Infrastructure
Almost every inch of this remarkable country home has been painstakingly restored, blending timeless character with 21st century comforts. The first-floor ceilings have been completely rebuilt with fire-blocking sheetrock, while walls throughout both the first and second floors have been re-plastered and refinished to perfection. The entire home has been fully rewired with a 400-amp electrical system, featuring two main panels and five sub-panelsall neatly segmented and labeled for ease of use. The kitchen has also been lined for propane cooking and the home is prepared with dedicated connections for a backup generator, ensuring peace of mind and uninterrupted comfort.
The original oak floors have been beautifully refinished, showcasing their natural warmth and elegance. All five chimneys have been completely rebuilt and are fully functional, preserving the home's historic charm. The property is also equipped with a state-of-the-art fiber internet system designed to accommodate 50+ users seamlessly, making it ideal for both personal and commercial use.
Modern upgrades include brand-new plumbing, top-of-the-line HVAC systems, and a fully integrated infrastructure designed for comfort and reliability. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the painstaking restoration of the crown moldings and oak casements to the beautifully refinished doors that shut quietly with the gentle touch of a finger.
This exceptional residence is a rare blend of history, craftsmanship, and modern luxuryrestored to last for generations to come.
What Cannot Be Replicated
Lindeberg designed fewer than 200 homes during his fifty-year career, and houses of this scale and quality from the golden age of American Country House design have become extraordinarily rare. The architect who shaped how our most prominent families lived created something here that honors both the Tyringham landscape and the art of gracious living. Add to this the valley setting where The Shakers built their "Jerusalem" community, where conservation efforts ensure the pastoral beauty remains protected, and where the Cobble views provide a daily reminder of forces larger than ourselves. Some things exist nowhere else.
Your Stewardship Begins
Cobble House represents more than ownershipit's stewardship of something irreplaceable. In a world of replicas and reproductions, here stands something authentic. Something that cannot be built again.
5,885 square feet
7 bedrooms
8.5 bathrooms
27.9 private acres
1909 Lindeberg design
2,321 +/- feet road frontage
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Where Land, Light, and Legacy Converge
TYRINGHAM VALLEY • BERKSHIRE COUNTY • MASSACHUSETTS
$4,300,000
5,885 square feet
7 bedrooms
8.5 bathrooms
27.9 private acres
1909 Harrie T. Lindeberg design
2,321 +/- feet road frontage
The Valley That Time Forgot
The drive through Tyringham Valley never fails to quiet the soul. Past stone walls that have marked these fields for centuries, through meadows where The Shakers once pastured their sheep, toward the ancient drama of the Cobble--206 acres of exposed bedrock thrust skyward by tectonic forces that shifted the very bones of the earth millions of years ago. Here you find what Tyringham Valley has always offered--that profound quiet that restores and renews.
MORE OF THE STORY BELOW This is one of those increasingly rare places where land, light, and legacy converge. Not flashy, but quietly majestic.
The kind of luxury that can't be bought or built: privacy, history, beauty, and permanence. Where the valley opens to frame the Cobble's geological theater, a long drive curves through trees toward something extraordinary. Here stands Cobble House5,885 square feet of American Country House perfection designed in 1909 by Harrie T. Lindeberg, known as "the American Lutyens" for his genius in creating estates that honored both landscape and legacy.
The Restoration Renaissance
Through the original entrance, where craftsmen have honored every detail of Lindeberg's intent, you discover what happens when vision meets unlimited devotion. This wasn't renovation -it was resurrection. A true labor of love that demonstrates unwavering commitment to preserving architectural integrity while adding modern comfort so subtly that every enhancement serves Lindeberg's original design. The great room commands attention immediately, anchored by its soaring space and those awe-inspiring Cobble views that drew Brooke Astor here season after season. She and her husband Buddie called this place "Miln House," her favorite retreat from the constant noise of New York. Where land, light, and legacy converge in the profound quiet she treasured above all else.
Light & Living Spaces
Original oak casements line the walls, their patina deepened by more than a century of valley light. Silver leaf graces one of five fireplace mantles, each a gathering place for the kind of conversations that flow naturally when you're surrounded by such beauty. The library retains Lindeberg's original woodwork and moldingsthe kind of millwork that today's craftsmen study but rarely replicate. Seven bedrooms flow throughout the house, including two primary suites positioned in opposite wings for both intimacy and independence. Each space breathes with the proportions that made Lindeberg legendaryrooms that feel both grand and livable, formal yet welcoming. The restored portico deserves special mention.Every pillar hand-sanded over nine months of painstaking work, no power tools allowed. Overhead wainscoting features 16-foot boards with 1-inch recessed lighting on dimmersso small as to be as inconspicuous as possible, creating the perfect setting for evening conversations overlooking the valley.
The Land as Canvas
What transforms Cobble House from remarkable to irreplaceable is how 15 acres have been thoughtfully restored to frame those Cobble views. More than half the property was re-engineered to bring the landscape back to how Lindeberg originally envisioned itemphasizing the land's inherent and greatest strengths. Four distinct vistas unfold across the grounds: the overlook, where 20 tons of earth were moved to create the perfect viewing platform; the Great Lawn that cascades toward the valley floor; an intimate courtyard for quiet moments; and the grand lawn where celebrations feel both effortless and inevitable. The 2,000-square-foot vanishing-edge patio required 38 truckloads of earth and measures 66 by 33 feetinfrastructure for the grandest entertaining yet intimate enough for morning coffee overlooking geological drama that predates human history.
"Tyringham Valley is one of those increasingly rare places where land, light, and legacy converge. Not flashy, but quietly majestic. The kind of luxury that can't be bought or built: privacy, history, beauty, and permanence."
Robust Infrastructure
Almost every inch of this remarkable country home has been painstakingly restored, blending timeless character with 21st century comforts. The first-floor ceilings have been completely rebuilt with fire-blocking sheetrock, while walls throughout both the first and second floors have been re-plastered and refinished to perfection. The entire home has been fully rewired with a 400-amp electrical system, featuring two main panels and five sub-panelsall neatly segmented and labeled for ease of use. The kitchen has also been lined for propane cooking and the home is prepared with dedicated connections for a backup generator, ensuring peace of mind and uninterrupted comfort.
The original oak floors have been beautifully refinished, showcasing their natural warmth and elegance. All five chimneys have been completely rebuilt and are fully functional, preserving the home's historic charm. The property is also equipped with a state-of-the-art fiber internet system designed to accommodate 50+ users seamlessly, making it ideal for both personal and commercial use.
Modern upgrades include brand-new plumbing, top-of-the-line HVAC systems, and a fully integrated infrastructure designed for comfort and reliability. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the painstaking restoration of the crown moldings and oak casements to the beautifully refinished doors that shut quietly with the gentle touch of a finger.
This exceptional residence is a rare blend of history, craftsmanship, and modern luxuryrestored to last for generations to come.
What Cannot Be Replicated
Lindeberg designed fewer than 200 homes during his fifty-year career, and houses of this scale and quality from the golden age of American Country House design have become extraordinarily rare. The architect who shaped how our most prominent families lived created something here that honors both the Tyringham landscape and the art of gracious living. Add to this the valley setting where The Shakers built their "Jerusalem" community, where conservation efforts ensure the pastoral beauty remains protected, and where the Cobble views provide a daily reminder of forces larger than ourselves. Some things exist nowhere else.
Your Stewardship Begins
Cobble House represents more than ownershipit's stewardship of something irreplaceable. In a world of replicas and reproductions, here stands something authentic. Something that cannot be built again.
5,885 square feet
7 bedrooms
8.5 bathrooms
27.9 private acres
1909 Lindeberg design
2,321 +/- feet road frontage
Be sure to watch the video to experience this extraordinary property!
Reach out if you do not have a link where you are seeing this property!
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$731
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 8 Webster Rd
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Interior Details Basement: Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Full,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 9 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 3 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 5885 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Fiber Optic AvailablAppliances: Dryer, Washer, Wtr Treatment-OwnDryerWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Propane,Wood,Electric,Forced Air,Fireplace(s),RadiantNo CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane |
Fireplace & Spa Has a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Accessibility: 1st Flr Half BathFloors: Ceramic Tile, Wood |
View Has a ViewView: Scenic, Pasture, Hill/Mountain, Distant |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt Shingles FiberglassPatio / Porch: Porch, PatioOther Structures: Barn/Stable, OutbuildingExterior: Lighting, Privacy, Deciduous Shade Trees, Mature Landscaping, LandscapedHas a Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Other Parking: Garaged & Off-StreetHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garaged & Off-Street |
Pool Pool: In GroundPool |
Frontage Waterfront: Seasonal Brook, BrookNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Private Sewer |
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Days on Market: 180+ |
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Year Built Year Built: 1909 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Historic |
Property Information Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: M:405 L:68 |
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Price List Price: $4,300,000Price Per Sqft: $731 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Tyringham |
School Information Elementary School: LeeJr High / Middle School: LeeHigh School: Lee |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 248001 |
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Building Area Building Area: 5885 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 27.9 Acres |
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Energy Efficiency Features: HVAC, Lighting, Thermostat, Water Heater |
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BasementMls Number: 248001 |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing courtesy of John J Burns, (413) 822-5757
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Patrice C. Melluzzo, (413) 446-1146
WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON
Source: BCMLS, MLS#248001
Also Listed on BCMLS.
Price History for 8 Webster Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/05/2026 | $4,300,000 | PriceChange | BCMLS #248001 |
| 10/17/2025 | $4,600,000 | Listed For Sale | BCMLS #248001 |
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Comparable Sales for 8 Webster Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.62 | Single-Family Home | $605,000 | 05/09/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,622 | |
1.46 | Single-Family Home | $1,265,000 | 03/30/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,443 | |
1.70 | Single-Family Home | $1,050,000 | 08/06/25 | 3 | 3 | 3,104 | |
2.51 | Single-Family Home | $757,500 | 10/17/25 | 3 | 3 | 2,634 | |
2.18 | Single-Family Home | $862,400 | 10/01/25 | 3 | 3 | 2,800 | |
2.58 | Single-Family Home | $615,000 | 11/07/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,456 | |
2.84 | Single-Family Home | $400,000 | 07/16/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,152 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 8 Webster Rd.
- Lee Elementary School
- PK-6
- Public
- 311 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTo say I am disgusted is an understatement. While my child's teacher was honest and approachable, the administration neglected to follow an IEP for my child that specifically states that they're underresponsive to pain and must have consultation done by an EMT or Doctor if injured. During recess, my child split their face down to the optical bone and was not transported to the hospital via ambulance. They were left to be transported to the hospital, while bleeding, in my backseat. My child has special needs and was terrified when I arrived at the school, was still covered in blood and the school could not even properly dress his wounds. They lied three times about how it happened, refused to cover the metal edge that he split his face on and I was not even contacted by any member of administration. They filed an incident report without my approval of the document and then I had to request a copy, which I was supposed to receive 24 hours after the incident. After this whole ordeal, I had to fight with my child every morning just to get on the bus. He screamed, cried and was terrified that he would get further injured. He still has a large scar and he still references the incident. Forever angry.Parent Review8y ago - Lee Middle/High School
- 7-12
- Public
- 337 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageN/AStudent Review17y ago 
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8 Webster Rd, Tyringham, MA 01264 is a 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 5,885 sqft single-family home built in 1909. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by BCMLS on Oct 15, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 248001.