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LAKE PLACID BUYER’S GUIDE

Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2469 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946 800-244-7023 518-523-2519 (fax) 518-523-2796 www.adirondackestates.com mlthomas@adirondackestates.com Photo by Rolf Schulte

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– WATERFRONT –

Descente Lodge / $459,000 Sportsman’s Family Compound. 6 BR, 3 BA 1120 RFF 16 acres

Cheery Lodge / $8,950,000 Waterfront Manor Home. 7600 SF 11 BR 4+ acres. 285 LFF

Point O View / $4,950,000 7 acres on Lake Placid. 400 LFF. 5 BR Residence + 2 BR Guest Quarters

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– PORTFOLIO –

Panther Point / $2,950,000 Upper Saranac Lake. Stunning 4 BR Residence. 2 Boathouses 2 Guest Houses. 424 LFF

Norway Island / $750,000 Entire ownership of 10 acre island!

Spectacular views. One room log cabin.

Moose Island / $496,000 Lake Placid island escape. 1+ acre Borders state land 3 sides. Unsurpassed views!

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Indian Carry / $950,000 Upper Saranac Lake. 4 BR, 2 BA 2 car garage. 5 acres. Borders state land

Sand Point / $750,000 Lake access on Lake Placid. Adjoins common lakefront.

Deeded boatslip & tennis courts.

Mountain View Lake / $395,000 Private water setting. 4 acres & 600 LFF 5 BR cottage with 2 BA. Year round

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– PORTFOLIO –

Kiwassa Lake / $2,650,000 Impressive 4000 SF lodge. 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA Beautiful forest 3 acres with 336 LFF. 3 car garage

Popple Point / $1,150,000 Pristine Blue Mountain Lake. 43 acre waterfront treasure.

800 LFF. Road access. Superb!

Forest Ledge / $3,495,000 Rustic great camp. 5000 SF. 5 BR 4+ BA. 17 acres. 900 LFF. Guide’s cabin

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Loon Lake Cabin / $249,000 Charming 2 BR, 1 BA seasonal cottage 108 LFF with great views. Affordable weekend retreat.

Camp Kwenogamac / $6,750,000 Private Long Lake family compound. Exceptional Main lodge & 2 story boathouse. 42 acres. Owner will finance. 1233 LFF.

Deer Path Point / $2,750,000 Mirror Lake family compound. 3800 SF 5 BR, 4+ BA, Stunning 1.4 acres with 478 LFF

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Stickney Point / $295,000 up Various parcels from 3 to 20 acres. Conservation minded subdivision.

Beautiful views. Union Falls Pond

Camp Theanogran / $5,000,000 West Shore Lake Placid lake. Incredible views.

Classic Adirondack. 3 BR, 3+ BA.

Silver Lake / $175,000 Outstanding waterfront opportunity.

1+ acre with 125 LFF. Sandy shore. Electric to site.

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– DISTINCTIVE –

Bear Cub Loj / $2,100,000 Adirondack craftsman masterpiece. 6000 SF 4 BR, 4+ BA. 10 acres. Great for horses.

Camp Happy Ours / $1,595,000 Finest in Adirondack style. Whiteface Club & Resort.

5 BR, 4+ BA with lake access. On golf course.

Bird Song Way / $1,325,000 Private hillside setting. 4800 SF with 4 BR & 4 BA. Stunning views on 20 acres.

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– RESORT –

Mountain Aerie / $995,000 Great Lake Placid bargain. 4 BR, 3 BA plus great views.

3 car garage & in-ground pool.

Teddy Bear Lodge / $1,300,000 Spectacular Lake Champlain. 5 BR & 4 1/2 BA. 450 LFF with views of Green Mountains. A must see!!

Wirotoka / $825,000 Fawn Ridge location. 5 BR, 4 1/2 BA. Brazilian cherry. Stone fireplace. Great vacation rental!

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– COUNTRY –

Gentleman’s Farm / $429,000 Charming country farm-style property.

Old barn, in-ground pool. 5 BR, 3 BA. 8+ acres.

Adrian’s Acres / $499,000 Desirable Keene Valley location. 4+ acres.

500 Feet on Slide Brook. Views & lean-to. Seller motivated.

Golf Course Setting / $519,000 Appealing 7 acre site with spectacular views.

3 BR, 2 BA. Craig Wood Golf Course.

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– COUNTRY –

Alstead Hill / $610,000 4 BR renovated barn with 4 car garage.

10+ acres with workshop

Sweetwood Farms / $649,000 Developer’s choice parcel. 3 BR, 2 BA with spectacular mtn views.

22 acres. Beautiful setting.

Theianoguen Way / $555,000 Motivated seller. 5+ acre hillside setting.

4 BR, 2 1/2 BA. Great views. Deeded pond access

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– VILLAGE –

Nash Street / $189,000 Affordable 2 family dwelling.

Heart of Lake Placid Village. Close to shopping & parks.

Winter Street / $185,000 Great starter home with extra lot.

3 bedrooms plus hardwood floors & garage.

Sentinel Road / $245,000 Motivated seller. Colonial Four Square with 3 BR and garage.

Hardwood floors

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– VILLAGE –

Mill Pond Drive / $274,000 Attractive 3 BR chalet. Nice lot with mountain views.

1 car garage. Close to Village.

Spring Street / $259,000 Immaculate and bright. Beautifully renovated 2 BR cottage.

Spacious deck and views.

Cortez Lane / $135,000 Priced to sell! Home features many upgrades.

Farmhouse style 2 BR. 1 car garage. Nice yard.

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– VILLAGE –

Greenwood Street / $235,000 Turn-key colonial with 3 bedrooms.

New roof, new furnace and new siding. Move-in condition.

West Valley / $409,000 Recently constructed 3 BR colonial.

Tucked away and private with 2 car garage. Low maintenance.

Olympic Hills / $469,000 Attractive 4 BR contemporary with vaulted ceilings and fireplace.

Great views. Just out of town.

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– ON THE OUTSKIRTS –

Haystack Way / $749,000 Private hillside setting on 2.8 acres.

New 3 BR residence with attached garage. Great views.

Averyville Road / $440,000 Private 7 ac site has 3 BR main house plus guest cottage w/garages.

Motivated Seller

XTC Ranch / $1,300,000 Spectacular Adirondack horse ranch. 138 acres Indoor riding arena. Main house, guest houses & magnificent views.

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– CAMPS AND COTTAGES –

Balsams Cottage / $395,000 One of the historic Lake Placid Club cottages.

7 BR. Seasonal use. Additional land available.

Fish Creek Park / $249,000 4 BR camp getaway.

Large screen porch and water access to Upper Saranac Lake.

Adirondack Camp / $328,000 Circa 1930’s original Adirondack. 5 BR, 5 BA on 11 wooded ac.

Guest cabin

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– CONDOMINIUMS –

Brookhill / $459,000 Beautifully appointed 2 BR, 2 BA luxury condo.

Furnished and lake access.

The Balsams / $479,000 Unique Adirondack design. Floor to ceiling fireplace.

3 BR, 3 1/2 BA plus garage. Great value.

Edge of the Lake / $750,000 Includes deeded boat slip. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA plus stone fireplace.

Seller financing possible.

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– LAND –

Owl’s Head / $129,000 Gently sloping view lot borders state land.

24 acres with electric.

North Trail Farm / $389,000 Remarkable 86 acre meadow and woodland site.

Deeded pond access and cabin.

Grouse Creek / From $295,000 Private 80 acre preserve with lots ranging from 5 to 20 acres.

Views & Jack Rabbit Trail.

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– ADIRONDACKS – Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY Dear Reader: We hope that you will find this cross section of our active inventory both informative and useful. We handle some of the finest property offerings in the Adirondack Park.

Established in 1943, Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. is one of the oldest real estate firms in the Adirondack region. We are recognized as the leader in sales and rentals of luxury homes and elegant waterfront property. We have some 20 agents and brokers and have consistently produced the highest sales volume in the Northern Adirondack section of local multiple listing service. Over the last 5 years our total MLS sales volume has exceeded $330 million.

Merrill L. Thomas is an independently owned and operated company with a world wide customer base. We are dedicated to helping you find that perfect Adirondack getaway. Please stop by our office or email us today at mlthomas@adirondackestates.com for additional information or guidance.

We hope you have a memorable experience in the Olympic Village and we look forward to the opportunity of working with you.

Roby Politi, MAI Broker–Owner

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Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2469 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946 800-244-7023 518-523-2519 (fax) 518-523-2796 www.adirondackestates.com mlthomas@adirondackestates.com