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55 Island Drive, Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
$2,975,000
MLS# 201959
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