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8927 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970

$4,250,000

MLS# 166544

9 bed

6 bath

660 acres

5,500 sq. ft


Listing Courtesy of: Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.

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Overview

Offered for the first time in 100 years, Forestmere is a classic 660 acre preserve located five miles north of Paul Smiths College. Mile-long Chain Lake is the centerpiece of this sportman’s/family retreat together with 3 PRIVATE LAKES and 4.5 MILES OF WATERFRONT including Chain and Clear Lakes, Spring Pond, several small trout ponds and frontage on the Osgood River. A fisherman’s paradise offering trophy bass and pike. The main lodge with 9 bedrooms and 5 full baths was constructed in the early 1920’s and overlooks Chain Lake to the south. Spacious living and dining rooms – each with a cut-stone fireplace lend an aura of Great Camp style. A three slip boathouse affords storage for boats and fishing gear and an elevated screen pavilion overlooks Clear Lake. Additional buildings from the original camp circa 1890 provide storage and await re-use. Conveniently located just 15 miles from the Village of Saranac Lake and the Adirondack Regional Airport.

Details & Amenities

Listing Details

  • MLS #: 166544
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Listed: 07-22-2019
  • Bedrooms: 9
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Sq. Ft: 5,500
  • Acreage: 660
  • Closing Date: 2022-06-03
  • Closing Price: $3,750,000
  • Seasonal Property: Yes
  • Listing Agent: Steven Detwiler
  • Co-Listing Agent: Nicholas Politi
  • Listing Courtesy of: Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.

Interior Features

  • Bathrooms – Full: 5
  • Bathrooms – Half: 1
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Air-conditioning Type: None

Exterior & Lot Features

  • Area: None
  • County: Franklin
  • Town: Paul Smiths
  • Township: Brighton
  • School District: Saranac Lake
  • Views: Lake, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Water
  • Garage Type: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Lot Features: Borders State Land
  • Lot Size Area: 660
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Boat House, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio & Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Body of Water : Other
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, River Front
  • Zoning Description: Mixed

Building & Construction

  • Tax Map #: 349.-1-3 & 6
  • Annual Taxes: $24,700
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Metal
  • Electric AMP: 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Source: Well Drilled
  • Architectural Style: Adirondack, Camp
  • Home Levels: Two