An Old Quarry Is Now a Private Pool with a Waterfall in the Berkshires
In the wooded hills near Sheffield, Massachusetts—where the Berkshires taper toward the Connecticut line—sits a 60-acre estate with a pool unlike anything else on the market, listed with Jared Kelly and Elle Villetto of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.
Carved directly into an old limestone quarry, the 40-foot heated swimming pool features a 16-foot recirculating waterfall and is entirely hidden from view. It’s less a backyard feature, more a sculptural retreat embedded in the land.
Originally a working quarry, the site was reclaimed and reimagined by Aqua Pool & Patio to preserve the raw stone while integrating a modern, self-cleaning system. Excavation revealed four feet of debris at the bottom—much of it removed by hand. Twenty built-in cleaning nozzles now keep the water pristine with minimal maintenance. The pool holds roughly 15,000 gallons and ranges from three to seven feet deep, framed by vertical stone walls still etched with old wire-drill lines. What began as overgrowth and rubble was transformed into something quietly extraordinary.
The 3,459-square-foot home is quietly refined. A vaulted Great Room with exposed beams and French doors opens to a screened porch suspended in the trees. The kitchen features marble countertops, a farmhouse sink, and custom cabinetry that flows into the dining area. The main-level primary suite includes a spa-style bath, sitting area, and direct garden access. Three additional bedrooms, including one en suite, sit on the lower level along with a bright exercise or studio space.
Throughout the home, materials are left to speak for themselves—stone, wood, and glass used sparingly but deliberately. Sightlines are long, finishes are quiet, and nearly every room connects to the outdoors.
There’s space to build more if you want it. But the land already offers what most builds can’t: total privacy, visual impact, and a landscape you couldn’t recreate if you tried.
It’s a modest home on a valuable piece of land—but it’s the quarry that makes it unforgettable.
All photos belong to the listing agency.
