Overlooking the lakeshore and perched in privacy, Camp Wawbeek features one of the most stunning homes and is a standout Upper Saranac Lake property. Reminiscent of classic Adirondack great camps found throughout Saranac Lake area waterfronts, this unforgettable property features a main home, guest cottage and boathouse on 1.3 acres of Adirondack beauty. This turn-key property is a must see!
Main House
Entering the main 3-bedroom home of this Upper Saranac Lake property, classic Adirondack interior design welcomes and features many natural elements bringing the outside in. Starting in the mud room, wood coated walls are accented by white birch bark and large windows that overlook the side deck and lake.
Additionally, this room offers two doorways. One leads to the side deck, and the other is the main entry that leads to the covered breezeway that connects the main house and guest cottage.
Walking from the mudroom to further inside this distinctive Upper Saranac Lake property, impressive design and layout details are immediately noticeable. Passing into the main part of the home, the spacious open floor plan of the main level exudes a wow factor, featuring a spacious kitchen, dining room and great room.
Ideal for cooking or hosting events, the chef’s kitchen provides ample space to whip up your favorite dishes. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including an oversized refrigerator and a large gas stove with 6 burners. Additionally, the kitchen has an expansive island with a breakfast bar, making it the perfect spot for entertaining. This kitchen features plenty of cabinets and storage to stow groceries, small appliances, and pots and pans.
For taking a convenient break before or after cooking, the doorway to the screen porch is found just off the kitchen. This screened porch is perfect to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the afternoon. At night, relax next to the fourth stone wood burning fireplace of the property to take in the cool night air and enjoy lake and mountain views.
Moving into the dining room, a yellow birch table with custom seating for 8 people is highlighted by an antler chandelier above. Additionally, this room features a spectacular custom wood bar area with a base made out of three yellow birch tree trucks. The bar is finished with antler handles and shelving sized to hold a variety of glasses to serve your favorite cocktails.
The great room is truly the gem of the property featuring a floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace. One-of-kind Adirondack furniture throughout the room and large windows overlooking the main covered deck and lake are the showstoppers of this the Upper Saranac Lake property great room. During cooler Adirondack months, this space is perfect to enjoy a blazing fire, cozy up with a favorite book or just enjoy watching nature through the windows.
The great room windows are east facing, so every morning at Camp Wawbeek is greeted by Adirondack sunrises over the mountains. Some of the notable one-of-a-kind furniture includes a handcrafted coffee table and a substantial hutch that almost mirrors the size of the fireplace. The coffee table depicts a fish scene under glass with two northern pike chasing after walleye. Both of these fish species can be found in waterways around Upper Saranac Lake. This scene is viewed through the glass table top framed by wood creating a unique view of this spectacular piece from every angle!
Just off the great room, the adjacent main bedroom makes this Upper Saranac Lake property ideal for one floor living. The main bedroom offers a stone wood burning fireplace, spacious en-suite bathroom and a doorway to the wraparound deck. The spacious en-suite has two vanities, a large tub, shower with glass doorway and plenty of storage, an ideal space to get ready for a day enjoying the property. Heading out to the deck from the bedroom, a private little nook away from the main porch is a quiet spot to enjoy nature with room for a few chairs.
Just off the dining room, a stairway leads to the loft that overlooks the lake. This area is currently set up as a study with a desk and multiple couches, perfect for breaks or meetings while enjoying the lake view. The stairway also leads down to the lower level where you will be welcomed into a den with the third stone wood burning fireplace. The den offers a great secondary space to play board games, watch TV or relax by the fireplace.
The lower level of this Upper Saranac Lake property offers two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and a sauna. These two additional bedrooms are large enough to fit a substantial dresser. Doorways also lead from each room out to the covered patio under the deck, an outdoor living space which can also be accessed from the den area. Following a majority of the deck’s footprint, the covered patio offers an ideal space to hide out from the hot sun and continue to enjoy nature in the shade.
Currently, this patio has multiple sitting areas perfect for entertaining. As the day finishes up, start a campfire in the fire pit that overlooks the lake to take in the day’s adventures with friends or family!
Guest House
Heading out from the Main House through the breezeway, you will be welcomed to the guest house! This guest home matches the Main House as no details have been missed with classic Adirondack finishing touches throughout. The main level features a kitchenette and two bedrooms. The two bedrooms on this level are almost mirror copies with a closet and doorway out to the guest house patio.
Heading upstairs, you will find two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The upstairs bedrooms follow the lower level being almost mirror copies of each other. Each room features a dresser and a doorway to a covered porch that has a few chairs and views of the lake and mountains over the main house. This home offers the perfect space for any overflow guests who would like their own space and privacy.
Boathouse & Grounds
The grounds of this Upper Saranac Lake property are truly picturesque with expansive gardens that are highlighted by the lake and mountains behind. The most expansive garden can be found just off of the lower level patio of the main home featuring a stone stairway with wood railing that follows the edge of the garden. As you reach the bottom of this stone stairway, explore a lean-to with a second fire pit that overlooks the boathouse and lake.
Take the short stairway highlighted by custom railing depicting Adirondack nature down to the 2 slip boathouse with side dock. This large boathouse offers plenty of space to store your boats as well as small water crafts and toys to fully enjoy this Upper Saranac Lake property. Finally, a 2 car garage just off of the guest home is perfect for keeping your car covered and dry during those chilly winter months.
A throwback to Great Camps of old, Camp Wawbeek is an Upper Saranac Lake property that stands out as a distinctively Adirondack. With classic Adirondack design details, gorgeous grounds and a private location overlooking the lake, this property is a must see. To find out more, contact one of our experienced agents at Berskshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties at 518-523-3333. We are here to serve and help make your Adirondack waterfront real estate dreams come true!