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55 Island Drive, Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
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5
beds
5
baths
3,577
sqft
Built in
1928
Camp Northwind is an historic property built in 1928 by the popular early 20th century baritone & recording artist Reinald Werrenrath. The home was designed by the noted architectural firm of McKim Mead & White. Situated on a private island accessible by a causeway. It is located on Chazy Lake, a clear, spring-fed 1,900 ac lake in the beautiful Adk Mts., 8.5 ac w/ 3,400ft of lake frontage. Formerly a retreat for Eleanor Roosevelt & visited by celebrities, once owned by Brooke Shields. W/ this history, & architectural provenance, the home has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Feel the grandeur as you enter the Great Room w/ its 18ft ceilings, massive wood burning fireplace, leaded glass windows & adjoining sitting room & library. Original custom woodwork creates a feeling of timeless beauty. Main floor further consists of a formal dining room, an open floor plan to include a (summer) dining porch, foyer, bathroom & a gourmet chef's kitchen w/ a Garland range & adjoining pantry. Hardwood floors throughout, in addition to custom antler chandeliers & antique lighting. 2nd floor in the main house you'll find a balcony overlooking the Great Room, 3 guest bedrooms serviced by 1 full bathroom, & the primary bedroom w/ a fireplace, large dressing room, & ensuite bathroom. 3rd floor features an expansive dormitory suite w/ 3 queen beds & a full bathroom. The island further boasts a 1 slip, 2-story boathouse w/ a game room on the upper level w/ magnificent views of the secluded cove. An expansive sundeck provides ample space for your guests to enjoy this fabulous lake. Other features include a stone patio overlooking the lake, a large basement w/ garage space, an original ice house now converted to a guest cottage & 1/2 bathroom, outdoor shower, a lean-to, & grounds w/ outdoor perennial flowers.. A 24' x 36' utility barn is located off the island. Located just a short drive from Lake Placid, Montreal or Burlington Vt.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Appliances:
- Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry:
- Laundry Room, Main Level
- Basement:
- Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Flooring:
- Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- A/C:
- false, None
- Heating:
- true, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Oil
- Fireplace:
- Bedroom, Great Room, Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Exterior
- General:
- Balcony, Boat Slip, Dock, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Storage, Barn(s), Boat House, Garage(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage, Second Garage, Storage, Workshop
- Style:
- Adirondack
- Parking:
- Additional Parking, Basement, Boat, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Lighted, Off Street, Oversized, RV Garage, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage
Construction
- Roofing:
- Slate
- Windows:
- Single Pane Windows
- General:
- Cedar, Stone, Wood Siding, Three Or More, Stone
Location
- Road/Access:
- Private Road, Public
- Originating MLS:
- Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS
- School District:
- Northern Adirondack
- County:
- Clinton
Lot
- Zoning:
- Residential, 173.-1-15
- View:
- Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water
Utilities
- Utilities:
- Electricity Connected, Internet Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected, 200+ Amp Service
- Water:
- Well Drilled
- Sewer:
- Septic Tank
Financial
- Source:
- Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS
- Buyers Agent Compensation:
- 2.00 %
This listing courtesy of:
Adirondack Premier Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, Nancy White
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About Ellenburg Depot, NY
Housing
- Number of Units
- 1,128
- Median Home Value
- $103,095
- Median Rent
- $597
23.90% of housing units are renter occupied.
29.34% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
95.93%
- Public Transportation
-
0.39%
- Walk to Work
-
0.91%
- Work from Home
-
2.32%
- Other
-
0.46%
The median travel time to work is 32 minutes.
People
- Population
- 1,982
- Median Age
- 43.20
- Median Household Size
- 2.52
Education
- High School
-
44.67%
- Associate’s Degree
-
10.28%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
8.30%
- Graduate Degree
-
4.50%
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