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LAKEFRONT RETREAT, LAKE PLACID: Completely renovated 3 BR, 3 BA main house, summer kitchen, 2-slip boathouse w/lifts, updated cribbing, 2.15 acres, approval in place to build an additional home! $2,495,000
LAKE CHAMPLAIN, WESTPORT: Blueberry Cove, private 2 BR, 2 BA, 3 season cottage with add’l sleeping loft, hrdwd flrs., large windows, deck, porch, dock, fiber optics cable, includes adjacent lot! $489,000
COMPOUND, UPPER ST. REGIS LAKE: Camp Limberlost is an 8 BR, 11 BA, 10,329 sq. ft. haven on 13.37 acres, 913 ft of pristine shoreline, 4 slip boathouse, 5 minute drive to the Adirondack Regional Airport. $4,995,000
GORGEOUS HOME, LAKE CHAMPLAIN: Purposeful and well-crafted remodel in 2010, 4 BR, 4 BA, circa 1898, rare sandy beach, masonry retaining wall, 135 ft. of shoreline, being sold exquisitely furnished! $995,000
RIVERBEND TOWNHOME, LAKE PLACID: 3000 sq. ft. end unit with 3 BR, 3.5 BA, in-floor radiant heat, hdwd. floors, granite countertops, custom tile work and stainless steel appliances, attached heated garage. $520,000
LAKEFRONT, BASS LAKE: Affordable yearround log cabin, two lots, separate art studio, tranquil setting, gazebo, garage, low taxes, 250 ft waterfront, ready for your outdoor enjoyment. $219,000
TIMBERFRAME, LAKE PLACID: 3 BR, 3 BA Douglas Fir Timberframe home on 8.61 acres, 3788 sq. ft., Travertine marble floors, mountain views, shared waterfront on Alford Pond. $800,000
PANTHER CLIFF, UPPER SARANAC LAKE: Beautiful 3-season home, 3 BR, 3 BA, 1.4 acres, two-slip boathouse, 24’ x 24’ rooftop deck, 112 ft. of shoreline, pristine and quite south basin location, low boat traffic! $990,000
COTTAGE & STORE, LAKE CHAMPLAIN: Lakefront living w/Main St. storefront in Essex. Picture perfect oppt’y!! Updated and charming, beautiful landscape, views, great location/rental history, 130’ shorefront. A must see! $389,000
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, JAY : Gorgeous, unique, Adirondack Contemporary home with 4 BR, 3 BA, mountain views, expansive deck, hardwood flrs, S/S appliances, cathedral ceilings and a fireplace. $430,000
INVESTORS OPPORTUNITY, LAKE PLACID: Main level currently retail/restaurant space, newly constructed apartments on 2nd and 3rd floors, off street parking, high visibility location! $925,000
PRIVACY ON THE AUSABLE, KEESEVILLE: One story living on 4.5 acres, 4 BR, 2 BA, open flr plan, granite countertops, S/S appliances, pool, deck, screened porch, 3 bay garage, generator. $250,000
GREAT LOCATION, LAKE PLACID: 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, 1822 sq. ft. home with hardwood floors, attached garage, hot tub, sunny deck, bonus room, front porch, walk to Main St., sold fully furnished. $265,000
RIVER VIEW COTTAGES, KEENE: Two fully furnished, turn key cottages for the price of one home! Located on just over a half acre along the AuSable River, combined 5 BR, 4 BA. $450,000
COLONIAL, LAKE PLACID: This 4 BR, 2.5 BA, “like new” home comes with a 1st flr Master, a gourmet kitchen with S/S appliances, just outside the village limits so no village taxes. $410,000
CHARMING COTTAGE, SARANAC LAKE: Remodeled kitchen & bath, S/S appliances, soft close drawers, efficient LED lighting, in floor radiant heat, new windows, on-demand hot water heater, new roof. $245,000
Engel & Völkers Lake Placid 2284 Saranac Avenue • Lake Placid • NY 12946 Phone + 1 518-523-4404 Learn More at lakeplacid.evrealestate.com ADIRONDACK LIVING REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JULY 2020 - 1
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ON UPPER SARANAC This year-round home is one of the most prominent on the lake and has been in the same family for 58 years. They are ready to pass it on to someone else who will build their own family traditions here. The house features 6100 square feet of living area spread over 3 levels so there is plenty of room to spread out and also great places to gather. There are 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths, 2 brand new kitchens and an awesome sunroom with stunning views of the lake and mountains. The manicured grounds slope ever so gently to the lake and sandy beach. The water level drops off gradually here- perfect for young children. There is also a dock for your boats. This is a grand home in a wonderful location. Call Bob for a showing. Details: Address: 84 Saranac Inn Rd. Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Acres: 2.97 Approx. SF: 6104 School District: Saranac Lake
Year Built: 1900 Fireplaces: 4 Waterfront: 245’ Heat: Electric View: Uninterrupted views of Upper Saranac Lake and the Adirondack High Peaks beyond List Price: $1,750,000
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Valley Rd & Route 86 Jay, NY 12941
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DJ’s Creativity Leads to Drive-In Pop-Up Movies
Photo: Jordan Craig
LIVING IN THE ADIRONDACKS
Above is Eric Wilson among his equipment. Photo: Andy Flynn
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ric Wilson of Good Guy Productions in Bloomingdale is helping the North Country get back to some kind of new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic - one movie at a
When the pandemic hit in mid-March, Wilson saw his event business disappear for the foreseeable future. Then in May, the New York State on PAUSE restrictions began to ease, and the North Country economy began to open up in phases. Using social distancing techniques, Wilson began planning different ways to help celebrate life’s special moments. For example, he worked with local colleges and school districts to create unique ways to help graduates mark their milestone. Wilson’s most visible contribution to the local entertainment scene this year, however, has been the pop-up drive-in movie. Working with Tucker Farms in Gabriels and the Paul Smiths-Gabriels Volunteer Fire Department, he first organized a drive-in movie on Thursday, May 21. In an unplanted potato field. Using two screens. About 230 cars showed up to watch “Back to the Future.” Since movie theaters will not be able to open in New York until late June at the earliest, Wilson decided to organize more drive-in pop-up movies. He was back at Tucker Farms June 4 with “The Goonies. Partnering with The Mix and Adirondack 105 radio stations in Lake Placid, they planned three showings in the Tri-Lakes: The screenings will be as follows: “Happy Gilmore” on Friday, June 12 at the North Elba Show Grounds in Lake Placid; “Raiders of
the Lost Ark” on Friday, June 19 at Tucker Farms, Gabriels; and “Men in Black” on Saturday, June 27 at the Municipal Park in Tupper Lake. Wilson is mainly known for providing sound, lighting and DJ services for a variety of events, including weddings, after-prom parties and opening ceremonies for sporting competitions. But he’s found a niche in the pop-up drive-in movie, as long as he can do it. “I’m getting rewarded in more ways than monetary,” Wilson said, adding that he’s received a lot of thank-you messages from people who attended the May 21 event. “It was probably one of the most rewarding jobs or events that I’ve ever been involved with. It was just such a cool event for people. They needed it so badly.” People listen to the movie through the FM radios in their vehicles, and there were strict rules for people attending the events. People were not able to get out of their cars, they were not able to leave, and portable toilets were on hand for emergencies only. Wilson doesn’t know what his summer schedule will look like, as the world remains in the pandemic and social distancing mandates are still in place. But when society finally opens for business again, he’ll be ready to celebrate. After all, that’s his business. “People are definitely still going to celebrate,” he said. “I’m really hoping that when this is over, we have some community events to celebrate getting through this. ... I’m champing at the bit and ready to get out there. I’m a people person. I’m the kind of guy that likes being out and seeing people smile.”
TOP 5 Hikes & Trail Runs in Franklin County By SPENCER MORRISSEY
Azure Mountain ACTIVITY: Hiking DIFFICULTY: Easy DISTANCE: 2.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths, follow Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue for about 100 yards to Keese Mills Road on the left. Turn down Keese Mills Road which will eventually turn into Blue Mountain Road. Continue approximately 15 miles from Route 30 to the trailhead on the left. The Blue Mountain Road can be quite rough, but it is very scenic and worth the adventure. Jenkins Mountain ACTIVITY: Hiking, trail running DIFFICULTY: Moderate DISTANCE: 9.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths follow
Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue for 1 mile to the entrance to the Paul SmithĘźs College VIC on the left. Pull in here and park in the parking lot. Walk back down the road past the Gazebo and take a left onto the forest road - this is the trail. Kettle Trail ACTIVITY: Hiking, trail running DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate DISTANCE: 6.4 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths, follow Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue for 3.8 miles to Slush Pond Road on the left. Turn onto Slush Pond Road and follow for 0.5 miles to the hidden trail on the right. There are equine (horse) trail markers on the tree, but no trailhead sign.
Sheep Meadow ACTIVITY: Hiking, trail running DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate DISTANCE: 7.5 miles round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths follow Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue for 3.8 miles to Mountain Pond Road on the right. Turn here and follow to the right. Continue for 0.25 miles farther to a yellow state gate and trailhead on the left and park roadside but not in front of the gate. The Pinnacle ACTIVITY: Hiking, trail running DIFFICULTY: Easy DISTANCE: 5.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths, follow Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue to Route 458 which will be on your left. Follow Route 458 for just under 10 miles to the trailhead on the right.
Spectacular Secluded 123 Acre Rural Estate Property with Two Homes $425,000
Deer View is nestled in the Adirondack Foothills Region, near Malone, NY. Accessed via a winding 1/2 mile driveway, one finds a craftsman style main house (2,925 sf w/ fin bsmt), guest cottage (816 sf), extensive brook frontage, 4 small pastures, covered bridge, a spring-fed trout pond and miles of woodland trails lined with stone walls. Deer View is ideal as a family compound, especially for horse enthusiasts with its on-site trail system.
A few miles away is the main access into the NYS Deer River State Forest Preserve where one can mountain bike, swim, horseback ride, hike, hunt & fish. Also a short drive from great fishing, canoeing and kayaking on quiet Deer River Flow, Horseshoe Pond as well as Mt. View and Indian Lakes. Malone is well known for its 36 hole golf course and Titus Mt. Ski Center. Situated approximately 2 hrs from Montreal. High speed internet access. See also Realtor.com MLS Listing # 166353. A very hard property to leave!
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Kilburn Manor
This 7 bedroom/6 bath just celebrated its 200th anniversary! Famous both locally & online w/ stellar ratings--photographed for HGL magazine and awarded an Airbnb “plus” status. 3 acre country setting, large covered patio veranda overlooking gardens surrounding a heated in-ground pool w/patio, 3 Car carriage house garage style Newer renovations are in keeping with the historic charm. MLS# 169532
$369,000
Star Lake
The Haven offers 39 acres, 311 feet of shoreline and 17 buildings with a capacity of over 80 guests. The property has undergone extensive renovations, with the original charm. On pristine Star Lake. Popular location for vacationing visitors, family reunions, weddings, and retreats. There are six cottages, a boathouse with living space above, a caretaker’s home, and a main lodge with capacity for 47 guests, dining area which seats 120 people, stone fireplace, & a commercial kitchen. A classroom building, an enclosed pavilion, a recreation/game building, large garage/shop are also included. Incredible investment opportunity! MLS# 169318
$575,000
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Spacious and well maintained 4 bedroom family home, located on a quiet dead end road just outside the Village. Situated on 1.5 acres, offering plenty of privacy, as well as room for the entire family to enjoy. Custom kitchen cabinetry and multiple levels of living. Detached, insulated 2 car garage with overhead storage and attached carport. MLS# 167041
$255,000
Higley Flow
Year round waterfront cottage/home with two car garage, as well as a second seasonal camp, all situated on 22.40 acres of forest, with 300 + /- feet of waterfront. The Cottage has been totally remodeled, well maintained, and is move-in ready. Panoramic view of the water and beyond. The older seasonal camp sits among towering white pines, giving it an original Adirondack feel. Rolling topography, a pleasing maturing forest of pines & hardwoods, hiking trails, interior gravel roads, wildlife, and an abundance of privacy. An exceptional opportunity to own a waterfront cottage, create a family compound/retreat, or for future development of the acreage. MLS# 167422
$298,900
315-265-0800
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Cranberry Lake
This 4 bedroom Cranberry Lake cottage has a beautifully finished great room with sunrise lake views. Most inside furnishings are included. Propane stove in the great room to take the chill off cool spring and fall days. Approx. 142 feet of waterfront, and a large deck extends out over the Lake to enjoy outdoor living. High speed internet connectivity to the area, and excellent cell coverage. Come make new memories of boating, hiking, and enjoying the third largest lake in the Adirondack Park. MLS# 169052
$325,000
Raquette Flow
Imagine a peaceful setting of woods and water that offers everything the Adirondacks are known for. This parcel is all approved and ready to build along the quiet waters of Raquette Flow. Includes 5 acres of mixed woods with rolling terrain and lots of wildlife. It’s ideal for those who want quiet waters to do some great fishing, or just enjoy the surrounding environment. Frontage on a town maintained road makes year round access very easy. If you love to paddle, fish, or sit quietly, this is the perfect opportunity at a great price. MLS# 140651
$79,900
Lake Placid
This gorgeous 12 bedroom, 11 bathroom Historic home in the heart of Lake Placid, famous for hosting the Winter Olympics twice, was designed by ADK architect W. L. Coulter in the early 1900’s & has been impeccably maintained. Offered completely turnkey, this home features 4 wood-burning fireplaces, a deck & a covered porch, a lounge on the first floor & a large rec room in the lower level. The kitchen is fully equipped for hosting large gatherings of friends & family, & includes a dining area which seats 20, with additional porch & kitchen seating. An outdoor fire pit and hot tub overlook the mountains. And, there’s parking for up to 20 cars. There are stunning mountain & lake views, & it’s just a 10 minute walk to shopping & restaurants, & 20 minute drive to Whiteface Ski area. This home also has an excellent rental history, & includes bookings into 2021. MLS# 168979
$1.4M
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Live Work Play By Design Let us bring your dream space to life. Services: New Construction Renovations Space Planning Lighting Plan Kitchen & Bath Outdoor Living Home Organization
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Pine Hill Townhouse
This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Townhouse at Pine Hill is currently the only Phase One unit for sale. This fully furnished townhouse offers 3 spacious floors of living area and is a great vacation rental or year round home. This townhouse can meet all requirements of the new short term rental regulations. As an Added BONUS HOA’s can be exempt from the 90 day short term limit!
Only $269,900 with Rental History Available!
Have you reviewed the new short term rental law? Are you ready to sell your vacation home or convert it to a long term rental?
Call us today to discuss your options! ADIRONDACK LIVING REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JULY 2020 - 21
PEOPLE & PLACES LEFT: Eagle
LEFT: Black-Backed Woodpecker
LEFT: Woodchucks ABOVE: Raccoon
WILDLIFE Photos by Lou Reuter ABOVE:Turtles
RIGHT: Heron
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ABOVE: Deer
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GORGEOUS LAKE SIMOND
• 5 BR, 1 BA camp on 2 private acres. 250’ of lakefront, boat dock and outbuildings. $425000 MLS #169449
• 2 BR, 1 BA boat access only cottage on 7.83 acres. • 700’ of lakefront, lake and mountain views. $379,000 MLS #167065
BEAUTIFUL LAKE SIMOND
• 4 BR, 1 BA boat access bungalow on 4.8 acres. • 600’ of lakefront, boat dock, deck and views! $349,900 MLS #166407
ON LONG LAKE - 58 OLD STEAMBOAT LANE
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BUYING NEW HOMES
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sbu yin g a n ew co n stru ctio n ho m e m u ch d ifferen t fro m pu rcha sin g a n o ld er,esta blished ho m e? In a w o rd :Y es. A lot goes into purchasing a new-build home that you wouldn’t necessarily think of if you were looking at older homes. It is important to work with a Realtor who has contracted new-build purchases before, which means they will be better equipped to work with your best interests in mind. This doesn’t mean you should solely rely on the experts. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when pursuing a new-build home. What you see isn’t necessarily what you get. The home you tour to get a feel for the builder or a certain layout is a model — and it is designed to entice potential buyers to sign on the dotted line. Be aware that it is most likely full of upgrades that come at an additional cost to the base price. Negotiations tend to
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home. Get everything in writing. This includes the purchase price but also any upgrades that are to be included in that purchase price, as well as any agreed-upon timeline. While the paperwork is important with the purchase of any home, it is crucial when that home has not been completed.
Written agreements help protect you if construction falls behind schedule or something is built outside of what was agreed upon. Remember, no matter how much you trust your builder, verbal commitments are nonbinding. Understand your warranty. Many new homes come with a home war-
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ranty from the builder, but all warranties are different. Understand what is (and isn’t) guaranteed by yours. Also be sure to have your home inspected. Even new builds can have problems. It’s important to make sure everything is up to code and in working order before you move in.
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Immaculate waterfront home on crystal clear Spring fed Silver Lake. Located in Clinton County, NY in the Adirondack Park, Silver Lake mountain and the hamlet of Hawkeye, NY. Approximately 30 minutes from Lake Placid and 15 minutes to Whiteface Mountain. It includes 1.15 acres, 125 feet of waterfront and spectacular views. Silver Lake is 3.5 miles long and has 13 miles of shoreline, much of it protected land. A very unique and private lake. Loons sounding off daily. Very well designed and constructed, the main house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, with the master bedroom suite over looking the lake. Attached 2 car garage with workshop, additional sleeping cottage and separate bunk house, a hot tub on deck with gorgeous lake views! Large manicured lawn with fire pit. Waterfront has an aluminum Floe dock System. Your very own private kids/adults play park with tree house, zip line and gardens a bound. This home is totally furnished, turnkey condition for the buyers convenience. Canoe included along with life vests. Just had it professionally stained and painted this season. New septic system. Come enjoy the lake living in the Adirondacks. $475,000
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FLOWER POWER
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By Andy Flynn big flower pot - full of daffodils and gold, white and blue pansies - sat at the entrance to the Main Street parking lot by the post office in early May. It was inches away from a sign of the times: “STAY 6 FT APART; SOCIAL DISTANCING SAVES LIVES.” Lake Placid Beautification Executive Director Cherise Bixler and her crew were doing what their name says: beautifying the community with flowers. When the flowers started showing up in pots around the community, it lifted the spirits of residents when they needed it the most, at a time of uncertainty while New York was on PAUSE during the coronavirus pandemic. Bixler spoke with the News on May 4 and three years ago while working on the springtime flowers. Growing up in Saranac Lake, Bixler now lives in Wilmington with her husband and their 3-year-old boy. She has an extensive background with plants, having graduated with a degree in horticulture from Cornell University in 2000. This is her passion. “Playing with the plants is my favorite part,” Bixler told the News in 2017. “But there really isn’t a part of this job I don’t like. I like the paperwork. I love talking to the people on Main Street when they have questions about the plants or what we do in this community. I love talking to the business owners and finding out what we can do to make it better for them.” Lake Placid Community Beautification takes care of the planting and maintenance of all of the village areas in Lake Placid, about two dozen gardens and more than 150 whiskey barrel flower planters, plus window boxes and hanging baskets. The work is funded by private donors, the village of Lake Placid, town of North Elba, Garden Club of Lake Placid, Uihlein Foundation, civic clubs and local businesses.
Once March comes around, the crew cleans up all the greens in the planters around the village, leftover from the winter. In April and early May, they plant pansies and daffodils. May is filled with garden cleanup, maintenance of the pansies and getting ready for the summer. July, August, September is about making sure the gardens are weeded and maintained, flowers are watered, putting in new plants, and sometimes creating new garden areas. Late September is for planting mums. And for the holiday season, more than 150 trees are placed in whiskey barrels. Making the village a beautiful place is a hard job and one that comes with a lot of costs. As such, Lake Placid Community Beautification can use all the support it can get. “Being a not-for-profit, every year it’s tight,” Bixler said. “People have been so generous every year. It manages to work out, and we appreciate every single dollar that we get.” Anyone who would like to support Lake Placid Beautification can send a check to Lake Placid Beautification, 2693 Main St., Suite 301, Lake Placid, NY 12946.
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