Private Wooded Retreat in New Salem, MA Your New England Weekend Escape. Looking for a weekend getaway or second home in Western Massachusetts? Discover this distinctive contemporary home in New Salem, set on 2.89 private wooded acres with a natural stream winding through the property. A wonderful opportunity to escape the pace of city life, enjoy nature, and experience the best of the Pioneer Valley. Private Wooded Retreat in New Salem, MA Your New England Weekend Escape. Looking for a weekend getaway or second home in Western Massachusetts? Discover this distinctive contemporary home in New Salem, set on 2.89 private wooded acres with a natural stream winding through the property. A wonderful opportunity to escape the pace of city life, enjoy nature, and experience the best of the Pioneer Valley. Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Boston, this New England retreat feels a world away from city life while remaining within easy reach for weekend getaways and spontaneous escapes. Explore the nearby Quabbin Reservoir, discover the scenic trails and waterfall at Bear's Den, or spend summer days swimming and enjoying the outdoors at Lake Wyola, just 20 minutes away. Visit Quabbin Sky Vineyard and New Salem Cider, explore local farms and breweries, or enjoy concerts and performances at the historic 1794 Meetinghouse. Downtown Amherst, with its restaurants, shops, arts and cultural attractions, is just 28 minutes away. Inside, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath contemporary offers 1,709 square feet of light-filled living space with soaring cathedral ceilings, oversized picture windows, and an open floor plan. The first floor features two bedrooms and a full bath, while upstairs you'll find a bright loft and spacious owner's suite with vaulted ceilings, a full bath, and private balcony. Enjoy the wooded views from the expansive deck, listen to the sounds of the natural stream, create a garden, or simply unwind in your own peaceful surroundings. A two-car garage adds convenience, while the home's unique design offers an opportunity to personalize and make it your own. Title V passed 10/01/26 Explore the nearby Quabbin Reservoir, discover the scenic trails and waterfall at Bear's Den, or spend summer days swimming and enjoying the outdoors at Lake Wyola, just 20 minutes away. Visit Quabbin Sky Vineyard and New Salem Cider, explore local farms and breweries, or enjoy concerts and performances at the historic 1794 Meetinghouse. Downtown Amherst, with its restaurants, sho
Welcome to your own peaceful country retreat! Set on nearly 2 acres with generous space between neighbors and picturesque views across from a dairy farm, this charming home offers the perfect blend of New England character, warmth, and modern convenience.Built in 1987, this home captures the charm and appeal of a true New England farmhouse with wide-plank hardwood floors, beautiful built-ins, and inviting spaces throughout. Recent updates provide added peace of mind, including an updated roof, updated septic system that has passed Title 5, and a furnace that is less than 2 years old.The first-floor primary bedroom features a walk-in closet with ample storage and is conveniently located near the first-floor full bath with double vanity, shower, and laundry. The country kitchen is warm and inviting, featuring granite countertops, rich red cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances—an ideal setting for those who love to cook and bake.The spacious living and dining room combination showcases an oversized fireplace with a wood stove, creating a cozy gathering space with plenty of character and warmth. The comfortable den offers custom built-in cabinetry with cozy brick fireplace. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms with wide-plank hardwood floors and a full bath. Just off the living room, a screened-in porch provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, curl up with a good book, or take in the peaceful views of the private backyard. Outside, enjoy perennial gardens, open space, and a peaceful private backyard. The oversized two-car garage/barn offers excellent space for vehicles, hobbies, projects, or additional storage. A chicken coop adds to the property’s country charm and makes this an appealing opportunity for those looking to embrace a hobby-oriented country lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for room to garden, pursue hobbies, enjoy outdoor space, or simply escape the pace of everyday life, this property offers privacy, character, and the beauty of the countryside in a truly inviting New England setting.
This 6 acres of country home is about 20 minutes to Amherst, and on the route to Boston. Open living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two baths, office room, laundry room on first level. 3- season porch overlooks the back yard gardens and berry bushes.
Looking for your passion project? Seller has started rebuilding this 1790 home. Located close to 202 and not far from Route 2 this home has potential to be great. The seller re-poured the foundation and put a new septic system in. The roof and siding was just done(2025). Once you enter the home it exudes old world charm with exposed beams and possible chestnut beams. With reclaimed windows, doors, trim and also reclaimed cabinetry you can chose what style you want to go with. There are still a lot of choices to be made.
Attention Equestrians, cattlemen, farmers !!! Come and be the first to see this outstanding colonial home on 16+ acres with stables, hay barn, corals, heated tack room and pastures ready for haying and grazing. Up until just a few weeks ago this property was being used as an active horse stable but could also be used for any type of other agricultural and live stock uses. This houses interior offers and ideal opportunity for true country living. A wonderful new master suite on the first floor with private bath and 5 additional bedrooms on the second with potential for others, it would make a great equestrian Airbnb. Large gourmet kitchen with commercial appliances. A formal federal style dinning room offers a great place for family meals and entertaining. The large formal living area makes this home comfortable and roomy. Being at the end of a dead end street you can find all the privacy you want with woods and rolling pasture. Book your private showing today
MOTIVATED SELLER ~~~ Step back in time with this classic 1880’s New England farmhouse, where historic charm meets the beauty of unspoiled countryside. Nestled within a protected watershed area and surrounded by rolling fields, mature trees, wildlife, and a pond, this unique property offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers seeking privacy and space. Sitting on a quiet country dirt road, you'll enjoy the serenity of rural living while remaining approx. 20 miles from Amherst.. This spacious farmhouse offers over 2,500 sq ft of living space with 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms full of character and potential. The home features a large eat-in kitchen w/ an antique stove and generous pantry area, a formal dining room, office, living room, & a 1st-floor bath.. There are 2 additional rooms, giving flexibility for guests.. The home also offers a wood furnace option for heating. The historic cow barn stands ready for restoration. *** MAKE AN OFFER!!!
New Salem is located in Massachusetts. New Salem, Massachusetts has a population of 1,072. New Salem is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 13.47% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.54%.
The median household income in New Salem, Massachusetts is $71,221. The median household income for the surrounding county is $64,949 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in New Salem is 56.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.7 inches per year, with 52.1 inches of snow per year.
