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BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Are you looking for a breathtaking, waterfront private retreat, off the beaten path that offers complete privacy and escape from the frenzied world? You will want to own this secluded 2 acre private island retreat.Take a one minute walk from the Amtrak station in Port Henry NY to your marina (or drive there). Leave the busy world behind as you board your boat and begin to unwind on a 7 minute ride to your private island home on Lake Champlain, where you will enter a peaceful world of relaxation and renewal. The panoramic turn key home, designed with maximum natural light, draws you to look out and take in all of natures gifts. With lake and mountain views from most every room this home features 3 bedrooms, 2 large full baths (one with jacuzzi tub overlooking the water), open floor plan kitchen/dining/living area, multi-purpose - guest/media/studio/den room with slide...
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Are you looking for a breathtaking, waterfront private retreat, off the beaten path that offers complete privacy and escape from the frenzied world? You will want to own this secluded 2 acre private island retreat.Take a one minute walk from the Amtrak station in Port Henry NY to your marina (or drive there). Leave the busy world behind as you board your boat and begin to unwind on a 7 minute ride to your private island home on Lake Champlain, where you will enter a peaceful world of relaxation and renewal. The panoramic turn key home, designed with maximum natural light, draws you to look out and take in all of natures gifts. With lake and mountain views from most every room this home features 3 bedrooms, 2 large full baths (one with jacuzzi tub overlooking the water), open floor plan kitchen/dining/living area, multi-purpose - guest/media/studio/den room with slider to a water view deck. This home was built in 2000 and in 2015 the square footage was expanded to provide 2 new full bathrooms, the original bathroom was converted to a pantry. In 2017 a new lakeside tiered deck was built featuring gas fire-pit and a grill, seating space for entertaining while you relax and enjoy views stretching north to Canada and east to the Vermont mountains. A 40 dock and 2 moorings offer space for a variety of water craft and the 800+ waterfront affords excellent privacy.
The guest cabin situated near the main house, is a great addition for overflow guests, studio, caretaker. It includes a 1/2 bath, outdoor shower and antique library ladder leading to a childrens loft.
This island location in a quiet bay is perfectly suited to all water sports. The bay is excellent for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, small sailboats and fishing from the dock while the broad lake is at your fingertips for jet skis, larger motor and sailboat activity. From the decks you can enjoy watching the eagles and osprey dive for a meal, along with a bevy of other birds. At the shore see who will catch the biggest fish or skip a stone the longest distance? At night, gaze at the stars while you sit by the fire and listen to the water lapping at your shore. You can take a day trip by boat to any number of towns along the Lake Champlain shores for lunch. Two moorings are included as part of this property that provide for any water craft, especially large boats that might beckon you to take a day or weeklong trip on the lake as far as Canada or the Atlantic Ocean, if your heart desires. Other features include - 800 + waterfront, 40 dock, 1 car garage, childrens treehouse. Much of this property is undeveloped, which can be expanded according to the owners imagination. If inclined, fifteen minutes from your marina by car will take you to Vermont where you can explore nearby picturesque towns such as Middlebury and Burlington. Or venture further into the Adirondacks to Lake Placid, home of the 1980 Olympics, or climb one of the high peaks. The Adirondacks abound with a variety of unique destinations, including one very unique private island retreat.
Absolutely turn key ready! Upgrade summary since original 2000 build include: 2015 - 2 full baths, kitchen pantry, on demand water heater, 2017 - shore deck, house exterior siding, 1 car garage, interior walls-insulation/tongue and groove, refrigerator, DW, granite countertop, guest room windows/doors, 2019 - ADK style stairs/railing to 2nd floor, fresh paint throughout.