Morewood Manor was built by Charles Whittlesey Power in 1911 and added to the National Register of Historic Places by the present homeowners in 1997. This home is an architectural jewel; its design is attributed to Sir Edwin Lutyens who is considered to be the finest architect of English Country homes who ever lived.

With a style adopted from the Elizabethan period homes in England, this mansion has been restored to its original beauty. Its "Flemish Brick" exterior rests on a massive foundation of marble, granite and dolomite.

Over 160 leaded glass windows with original hardware flood the interior with natural light by day, transitioning to antique and alabaster period chandeliers, sconces, pendants and fireplaces by night.

Morewood's carefully orchestrated integration of architecture and landscape design was typical of Lutyens' professional partnership with the famous garden designer and horticulturalist Gertrude Jekyll. Overflowing perennials and hardy shrubbery soften the garden, while the stone walls and bluestone walkways provide the structure. In direct contrast to the formal bedding schemes favored in the 19th century this new "natural style" defined the English Garden until modern times.

The Pittsfield Garden Tour is honored to be able to present this most beautiful property to those holding Garden Tour tickets. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to view this beautifully restored Pittsfield gem! Don't miss it.

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George Vogel House

The "George Vogal " house was originally conceived by the Citizens of Pittsfield as a model home for the only paraplegic to come home from World War II. , i.e. George Vogel.
 
The house design was donated  by the architect , Charles Masterson, and built by all volunteer tradesman and contractors located in the Pittsfield area.  Materials were also donated by local suppliers. Fundraisers were held, and thus the project was realized.
 
Construction was started in the spring of 1946  and completed in 1948. It was probably the first handicap accessible home built in Pittsfield, with ramps , elevator, etc. The brick facade was unusual in that all of the materials were donated, but the antique brick look accomplished by the masons was beautiful . The brick was literally pulled out of brick rubbish piles by George Vogel with the help of youngsters for use on the house. 
 
George enjoyed many years in the House on Hancock until his death.
 
This home is now privately owned. The home and beautiful gardens are maintained by the homeowners themselves.  The Pittsfield Garden Tour is very pleased to be able to open this house up to ticket holders.