Berkshire Vintage Perfection. Adaptive Reuse Condominiums

By Joyce Harsch
Posted Thursday, Apr 29, 2010

Adaptive Reuse is a process that adapts buildings for new uses while retaining their historic features. The simplest example of architectural adaptive reuse is the antique barn resurrected as a unique and stunning new residential home. Initially architects and structural engineers evaluate foundations, beams, columns and flooring to determine the stability of the building. Once it is determined that the fundamental structure is sound the process of renovation begins.

The trend of adaptive reuse has caught on with a passion in larger metropolitan areas such as Boston, New York, Chicago and Atlanta. An outstanding example is Chicago Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears' historic stadium. The ability to reuse this site and adapt it to the requirements of a modern professional football stadium is impressive. The Power House is a fine example of adaptive reuse of a turn of the century steam plant located in Long Island City, New York. Massachusetts boasts many adaptive reuse projects including Old City Hall, The Apartments at Coolidge School in Watertown, MA, and The Atlas Lofts.

The last two adaptive reuse projects are part of the Mitchell Properties LLC portfolio of adaptive reuse projects. Their newest project coming online in 2010 is located in Williamstown MA. Cable Mills Condominiums will be a community located in the Berkshires with stunning views of river, mountains and Williamstown. A short two minute walk to the Taconic Golf Club, the Village center and Williams College are a few of the amenities that will make this development truly unique. Berkshire Living Urban Style describes Cable Mills Condominiums. The condominium residences comprise the style of the Boston Loft with the visual and sensual beauty of the Berkshires.

Harsch Associates Real Estate a well know Berkshire Real Estate Brokerage firm is now taking reservations for Cable Mills Condominiums. Whether a second home, a primary home, or an investment in the Berkshires you will appreciate the easy lifestyle that Cable Mills Condominiums offers.

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Damien McCaffery

18 January 2023, 14:45 PM

From Dan and Gayle, Just wanted to thank you for handling the sale of our home. The photos taken by Paul were awesome. Thank you Sherri for all your hard work in preparing the brochure, etc. Thank you Carolyn as well for all your hard work in selling our place. There was one little hiccup regarding the "inspection" but we worked through it. Thank you all for making it happen!

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Received on July 19, 2012 from a very satisfied seller. Our thanks for the compliment. We offer this kind of service to every seller as a matter of course and our way of doing business. Paul, Thank-you very much for your kind comments below and I can only echo Tryggvi’s earlier statement regarding your services in the congregation’s behalf. We were very fortunate to find and work with someone who consistently exhibited such a high degree of professionalism and [...]

Randall

July 18, 2012 Hi Paul, I don’t think that any of us can express our gratitude for all your hard work and persistence. It’s not been an easy property to work with, however, you stuck with it when many would have thrown in the towel. I’ll continue to recommend you to anyone in the Berkshires looking to sell or buy. Many thanks, [...]

Tryggvi

July 29,2011 " Paul Thanks for all your efforts with making this property work. I rarely see a broker put so much effort into a property. Without question you are the broker that I will recommend in all the areas that you cover. Regards,

T. Jonsson, CCIM and MA Certified General Real Estate Appraiser"

Dear Paul: Last November Jim and I decided to start the search for a retirement home in the Berkshires. We really wanted to be within close proximity to Williams College, good healthcare, Tanglewood, and of course the great outdoors. We searched the internet for a good reliable real estate agency, and after reading favorable comments about your agency decided that we would visit Williamstown for the weekend and stop in to see if someone could be of assistance. We were [...]

Jim & Sheila

5-27-2011 Dear Paul, Your check is enclosed. Thank you again for all your hard work in gettting a closing for us within 1 year-great job! It was a pleasure to work with you and we love recommending you to others. Joanne and AL I realy enjoyed touring homes in Berkshire County with my Harsch Associates agent. It was like an expedition. I'm glad we both had had a good time too. Don't forget to write that book for first time home buyers - I think it's a [...]

Hi Carolyn, Well, we got through the closing, with drama rearing up even at the last minute! We just wanted to make sure you know how much we valued your agency, your assistance and your good humor throughout these weeks, that have quite probably seemed longer to us than to you. You did a great job for us, and we are grateful for your help, and glad to have worked with you. Regards, Bonita and Cliff Dec. 2009 [...]

Dear Paul, We extend our thanks and praise to you and your staff as you celebrate your 35 years of providing real estate services to our community. On behalf of the Trustees, Officers and staff we congratulate you and wish you many more years of great service. Sincerely,

Charlie O’Brien, President South Adams Savings Bank

Paul, I cannot thank you enough for all you did for us during our visits to North Adams. It was you, above all else, who gave us the confidence to push forward with our home search!

Chad Moeller

Hi Carolyn, Well, we got through the closing, with drama rearing up even at the last minute! We just wanted to make sure you know how much we valued your agency, your assistance and your good humor throughout these weeks, that have quite probably seemed longer to us than to you. You did a great job for us, and we are grateful for your help, and glad to have worked with you. Regards, Bonita and Cliff

4-2-2012 Dear Paul, On behalf of everyone at Williamstown Elementary I am writing to thank you for the generous donation to our school. The money will be put to wonderful use as a welcome addition to our field trip fund. It will allow WES students to extend their learning beyond the school walls out into the world! Sincerely, Joelle Brookner (sent to Harsch Associates in response to the 1% Charitable Contribution Program of Harsch Associates. We donate 1% of our gross income on every [...]

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