562 Norton Rd, Otis, Massachusetts 01253

Property Description

Prime Building Lot Abutting Old Baldy Wildlife Sanctuary! Nestled on a quiet and coveted country road, surrounded by protected land on two sides, and abutting the spectacular 360° vista of Old Baldy Mountain, 562 Norton Rd is a prime lot for nature lovers and those seeking a quiet, but conveniently located, Berkshires home base. Well and major site work already in place, including driveway and cleared building site. Nearly 1.5 acres of walkable, wooded land, with a small brook. Take a short trail leading to the summit of Old Baldy Mountain and the 154 acre Wildlife Sanctuary, where one can listen and look for migratory songbirds, moose, black bear, and ''bunny huts,'' the home of the rare New England Cottontail rabbit. Summer swimming is only 5 minutes away at the Otis Town Beach on serene Big Pond, one of the hidden secrets of the Berkshires. Winter skiing at Otis Ridge is also a mere 5 minutes away. Near a multitude of other Berkshires attractions, and only 25 minutes to Great Barrington and Lenox.