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Granville offers country living and close-knit community in the Berkshire foothills
The community of Granville offers quintessential Hilltown living on the southwestern edge of Massachusetts. The rural farming community is surrounded by state forests in the Berkshire foothills, a rolling, densely wooded area about 30 miles east of the Appalachian Mountains’ famous Berkshire Highlands. While houses might be acres -- or even miles -- apart, residents enjoy a close-knit community. “It’s a very different vibe up in the Hilltowns compared to the suburbs,” says Kim Landry, a Realtor with Real Broker. “You have a bit of a slower pace of life up there, a small-town feel. People own animals like chickens, goats and horses, and just tend to want to relax, be in nature and enjoy the outdoors.”
Granville is surrounded by sprawling farmland that reflects the town’s deep agricultural roots.
Granville is home to small farms where residents raise animals like goats, chickens, and sheep.
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Local and family-owned establishments at home, commercial options in Westfield
The family-owned Granville Country Store has been a fixture since 1851. It’s open daily, offering locally produced goods, daily essentials and a menu of homestyle meals, from Italian dinners to classic breakfast fare. In season, residents are minutes away from the fresh apples and peaches ready to be picked at Mountain Orchard. Down the road, sweet treats are available at Gran-Val Scoop, a family-owned ice cream shop on a family farm that’s been running since 1903. The local watering hole, Daggers Meadery, is a newer addition serving a variety of homebrewed honey wines. For familiar chains like Big Y and Walmart, Westfield is roughly 15 miles away. The city also has the closest emergency room, located at Baystate Noble Hospital.
The Granville Country Store serves locals and visitors with homemade cheeses, deli items, and baked goods.
Granville families flock to Gran-Val Scoop for homemade ice cream and treats.
A Walmart in nearby Westfield gives Granville residents access to affordable goods and everyday items.
Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield provides Granville residents with nearby emergency and medical care.
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Classic New England homes on lots of land
The median cost for single-family homes in Granville is around $425,000, though properties rarely come on the market. The housing stock mostly comprises historic Colonials dating back to the 1800s, though some newer homes were added in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Most properties have at least two acres of land. Annual snowfall in Granville averages around 58 inches. Landry says the Granville Highway Department does a good job of plowing roads in the winter, but ice, snow and power outages are a regular hazard. Winterproofing is essential.
Homes in Granville typically list for under $400K, offering value in a peaceful rural setting.
Granville also features contemporary homes with modern amenities set amid peaceful natural surroundings.
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Forest trails and recreation galore
On the south side of the community, Granville State Forest stretches across more than 2,400 acres of mature deciduous hardwood and evergreen conifer trees. Its trails are popular for hiking, biking, leaf-peeping and snowshoeing. Camping is popular, too. Prospect Mountain Campgrounds is at the heart of Granville, with more than 230 sites. It also has recreational offerings, including mini-golf, a heated pool, a playground and a little racetrack for remote-controlled vehicles. Up the road, hikers can find one of Phelon Memorial Forest’s trailheads. This forest is particularly popular for the view at the top of Blueberry Hill, an almost 1,500-foot summit. "A lot of people travel through there for the beautiful fall foliage, too,” Landry says.
Prospect Mountain Campground in Granville offers wooded campsites, mountain views, and family activities.
Phelon Memorial Forest in Granville offers peaceful trails for hiking, wildlife watching, and quiet walks.
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Public K-12 education is within a 15-mile drive
Granville is served by the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District, which earns an overall C-plus on Niche. Woodland School, for pre-kindergarten through second grade, is rated B-plus. Powder Mill School, for Grades 3 through 6, rates a B-minus. Southwick Regional School, for Grades 7 through 12, is rated C-plus and offers various boys’ and girls’ athletic programs, including soccer, basketball, volleyball and cross country. All three schools are on Powder Mill Road in Southwick, less than 15 miles away.
Granville children also attend Woodland Elementary School in Southwick for early grade education.
Granville students attend Powder Mill School in Southwick for elementary education in a nearby district.
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A 25-mile drive to Springfield via Granville Road and Connecticut proximity
Granville Road can take drivers most of the way to Springfield, roughly 25 miles east. Hartford, Connecticut, is just over 30 miles south. Bradley International Airport is just under 30 miles away.
Downtown Hartford is just a 30-minute drive from Granville, offering city jobs and cultural attractions.
Bradley International Airport is a 10-15 minutes drive from East Granby.
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On average, homes in Granville, MA sell after 121 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Granville, MA over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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