Welcome to The Blue Elm - a cozy and historic getaway located in Ashley Falls, MA. Set on 3.5 tranquil acres, the cottage ties into an early 19th century barn and is nestled amongst old growth maple trees. Enjoy this peaceful and convenient Berkshire location - only 15 minute drive to Catamount Ski Area, 17 minutes drive to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington and points north, and 5 minutes drive to Canaan, CT and points south. A private mudroom entrance steps you down into an open Dining and Living Room, complete with coffee bar and sleeper sofa. From there one steps up into the well equipped kitchen with induction cooktop and custom open wood slab shelving, as well as a convenient 1/2 bathroom. Enjoy outdoor meals and relaxation on the large vaulted screened room with access to the back yard. At the end of your day step up into the vaulted king bedroom suite with generous closet space and bespoke lighting. Relax and unwind in the custom walk-in shower with wall-to-wall marble salvaged from a NYC skyscraper! Amenity Highlights include: ✔ Off street parking for two vehicles ✔ Private Entrance ✔ Propane fireplace with salvaged marble surround! ✔ Numerous reclaimed accents, furniture and materials, including: ♥♥ Reclaimed church pews from Berkshire and Columbia Counties ♥♥ Reclaimed beams from a historic Canadian barn ♥♥ Custom wood shelving salvaged from our 1826 farm house and other mid-19th century homes ♥♥ Salvaged Cipollino marble from the Daily News Building in NYC ✔ Bespoke reproduction MCM lighting in the Living and Dining Areas ✔ Direct access to the Ashley Falls Wood hiking and walking trails ✔ Only a minutes drive to Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, a 329-acre National Natural Landmark ✔ Enjoy wild black berries that grow along our property in the summer months ✔ Only a minutes drive to the historic Ashley House - the birthplace of the Sheffield Resolves, a direct precursor to the United States Constitution, AND the former home of Elizabeth 'Mumbet" Freeman, the first slave to win a legal battle for her freedom in the state of Massachusetts! ✔ Lovely in-town walks amongst beautiful 18th-19th century residential architecture ✔ Festive holiday atmosphere throughout the year, including: ♥♥ A beautiful Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the historic Ashley Falls Burial Ground ♥♥ A sought-after tree lighting ceremony each December with the tallest illuminated tree in Berkshire County!