By If you come across a property referred to as a “cottage” but with a $15 million price tag, you’re likely in the Berkshires. The mansion at 11 Hawthorne Road is also known as “Wheatleigh,” a 25,478-square-foot historic estate that functioned as a hotel for the past 40 years. A 19-bed, 23-bath (21 full, 2 half) Renaissance Revival beauty constructed in 1893 by , it was named after original owner ’s homeland in .
Featured on the , the 21.25-acre property is tucked in Stockbridge a short distance from and the rest of . “It’s been kept in excellent condition,” said of LandVest Christie’s International Real Estate, who has the .
On the stately grounds, guests arrive via a circular driveway set before the main entrance, which has an impressive fountain statue. “The entrance is, of course, very grand itself,” Welch said of the 1,292-square-foot great hall, which was part of a massive update by architects . The hall could function as a living room and boasts Tiffany windows, towering arches, and an enormous fireplace with intricate carvings.
“They updated it while maintaining its Gilded Age grandeur,” Welch said. “They made it truly luxurious accommodations.” There are five bedroom suites on the first floor, two of which open to porticos.
The first floor also features a 440-square-foot library, several office spaces, and an 855-square-foot dining room with a 527-square-foot portico. The first level also has a spacious kitchen, a pastry kitchen, and a.