About the Sale
Green Circle Auctions brings you a Fund Raising Auction - we are teaming up with Great Barrington based Construct, Inc. a non profit organization providing safe and affordable housing in the southern Berkshires.
The beautiful Gilded ...view moreAge Estate, Casillis Farm, an 11,000 sq ft mansion on 20 acres, will be converted into 11 units. While the exterior of the estate will mostly remain true to its history and it's current appearance, the interior, full of incredible original detail, needs to be stripped down to the studs to create safe and efficient homes. That's where we come in.
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Once complete, the property will be specifically intended for Berkshire families and workers. All of the Construct Inc. properties vary to meet the needs of the community in the Southern Berkshire Region, including Lee, Great Barrington and Stockbridge. "The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned." – Maya Angelou
The property has a rich history which includes breeding show-winning Hackney ponies and best in-show Cocker Spaniels. During the 70's the property was known as FluxFarm, part of the Fluxus art movement, it was then that John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent time at the farm!
The estate is rich with original period detail, custom craftmanship and below are only some of the pieces included in this one-of-a-kind architectural salvage sale:
-wood paneled grand ballroom,
-numerous sets of antique stained glass windows
-antique fireplaces & surrounds - some with with wood paneled rooms and walls
-original double hung windows in a multitude of styles - 6 over 6, 12 over 12, 15 over 15 - most with antique wavy glass
-gorgeous individual dutch doors
-many multi lite antique exterior doors
-and speaking of doors - we have dozens of 4, 5 & 6 panel interior antique doors
-a multitude of antique bathroom fixtures
.......... and so much more.
If you see items in photos and they are not listed for sale please ask.
If you have questions about the sale, any items in the sale or the sale process, pease feel free to ask.
*Need labor to remove or a delivery service - let us know before the auction closes and we can introduce you*
Green Circle Auctions are specialists in Architectural Salvage, promoting sustainability through the reuse, renewal and recycling of building parts and keeping them out of landfill. For more information visit: GreenCircleAuctions.com
Founded in 1969, Construct, Inc. is the leading nonprofit provider of affordable housing and supportive services to residents in fifteen towns across the southern Berkshires. Construct is committed to providing affordable housing to strengthen and diversify communities, stabilize lives, and empower individuals to build a better future. For more information please visit: ConstructBerkshires.org
Special Instructions
This is a RENOVATION SALE. This means that YOU, the buyer, are responsible for bringing all tools, hardware, and LABOR to remove the items from the property. Water, gas and electricity may be cutoff at the ...view morethe pickup. There MAY be limited generator power available at certain points of the pickup - if you want unlimited power when you want it, bring a portable generator. You will be required to sign liability waivers when coming onto the property. We are literally one day ahead of the General Contractor, plan for this, there is no room for exceptions. Pick up will be held rain of shine, but removal decisions during inclement weather will be at the discretion of the Auction Manager. All items are sold "as-is". There may be damage to items which is not visible at this time or prior to removal of item. Items may need to be disassembled for removal which is the responsibility of the buyer. Given the nature of old homes, we recommend the use of protective gear while working, masks and goggles are recommended.
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