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55 Island Drive, Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935

$2,975,000

MLS# 201959

5 bed

5 bath

8.6 acres

5,671 sq. ft


Listing Courtesy of: Adirondack Premier Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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Overview

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.

Details & Amenities

Listing Details

  • MLS #: 201959
  • Status: Active
  • Date Listed: 05-27-2024
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Sq. Ft: 5,671
  • Acreage: 8.6
  • Seasonal Property: No
  • Listing Agent: Nancy White
  • Listing Courtesy of: Adirondack Premier Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Interior Features

  • Bathrooms – Full: 3
  • Bathrooms – Half: 2
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Oil
  • Air-conditioning Type: None

Exterior & Lot Features

  • County: Clinton
  • Town: Ellenburg Depot
  • Township: Ellenburg Depot
  • School District: Northern Adirondack
  • Views: Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Area: 8.6
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 8.60
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Boat House, Garage(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage, Second Garage, Storage, Workshop
  • Patio & Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Terrace
  • Road Type: Gravel
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Body of Water : Chazy Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded Waterfront, Lake, Lake Front, Owned Waterfront, Waterfront
  • Frontage: 3400
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building & Construction

  • Tax Map #: 173.-1-15
  • Annual Taxes: $22,525
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Basement, Boat, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Lighted, Off Street, Oversized, RV Garage, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Slate
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Electric AMP: 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Source: Well Drilled
  • Architectural Style: Adirondack
  • Home Levels: Three Or More
  • Window Features: Single Pane Windows