5 BED | 5 BATH | 3,448 SQUARE FEET | 1.28 ACRES | MLS #: 203198
Experience the perfect mix of historic and modern features at this gorgeous Lake Placid Home On Cobble Hill Road. One of the original homes of Lake Placid, New York’s historic Cobble Hill area, the main section of the home was built in the early 1900’s. Carefully renovated and maintained ever since, each update has been made with the goal of retaining the character and beauty of the home’s early 20th century character.
In the 1970’s, an addition was seamlessly added to the main section of the home to provide additional living space. In 2005, the infrastructure and systems of the home were updated to create a more modern and efficient household. With a rich Adirondack history, the home awaits a new owner to continue balancing classic style with modern conveniences.
Interior – Lake Placid Home on Cobble Hill
An expansive mudroom provides a warm welcome into this functional and cozy home perfect to enjoy an active Adirondack lifestyle. Featuring built-in shelving and shoe racks and a coat hanger area with bench, this mud room makes it a snap to get ready for any outdoor adventure. When returning home from the great outdoors, a convenient sink makes cleaning your gear and post-hike clean ups a snap.
Continuing through the mudroom room, a large modern kitchen is a dream for any serious or casual cook. Featuring a gas stove, farmhouse sink and a variety of cabinetry, there is plenty of space to organize utensils, small appliances, glasswear and food provisions. This spacious kitchen also includes a breakfast table for enjoying quick meals throughout the day.
Heading through one of two doorways off the kitchen, a formal dining room that almost mirrors the kitchen in size awaits your next meal or hosting event. The formal dining room is currently furnished with a table that seats six, and is spacious enough for a larger table upgrade if needed. A gorgeous chandelier provides a focal point and elegant ambiance in this formal dining space. Two larger hutches provide ample space to store table linens, seasonal items and dining room necessities.
Exiting the dining room of this Lake Placid Home on Cobble Hill, the most spectacular room of the property, the living room, awaits. This expansive living room features gorgeous wood beams and an inset wood stove surrounded by an eye-catching stone hearth. Enjoy a nap or your favorite read in two matching recessed window sitting areas that flank the fireplace. These unique nooks are the perfect place to take in outdoor views and sunshine year round.
All of the windows in the living room are large to provide lots of light and create an airy and spacious feeling in this comfortable space. The windows also fully open to let in cooler Adirondack breezes during warmer months. Finally, there is an oversized dutch doorway that allows access to the front deck.
From the mudroom, a short stairway leads to the lower level. This level is currently arranged as a game room and home gym. The game room side has a foosball table, bookshelf for favorite reads and games, multiple chairs and a wood stove. Functional and cozy, this room is a perfect place to enjoy company and hang out together.
The other side of the lower level is the home gym area. The home gym is currently set up with an elliptical, stationary bike, rower and bench. All face a TV to enjoy favorite shows while working out. The walls around the machine have built-in shelving for additional storage.
The stairway to the upper level can be found off the living room. From the landing, enter a bonus room that is currently used as an entertainment/ tv room and offers access to one of the homes six outdoor porches. Continuing through this tv room, find two of the five bedrooms of this Lake Placid Home on Cobble Hill. Similar in size, each of these bedrooms has a closet. The bedroom to the left offers an en-suite bathroom. The bedroom to the right has an adjacent bathroom shared with the tv room.
On the other side of the upper level, two more bedrooms await. One is the main bedroom, and the other is currently being used as an office. The main bedroom is the largest of the property with access to two of the covered porches. This room is also set up with its own office space and includes a desk and en-suite bathroom.
An additional bedroom is currently set up as an office with access to another covered porch overlooking the front yard and with partial mountain views. The largest of the bathrooms on this floor is located just outside this bedroom. The final bedroom can be found just off the mudroom and is currently set up as a den. This bedroom features an ensuite bathroom, ceiling fan and plenty of space for a variety of bedroom furniture configurations.
Home systems that have been updated include: new and efficient heating (in floor radiant as well as beautiful cast iron radiators), updated electrical, plumbing, windows, insulation. A full remote monitored alarm system (burglar, smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, propane, water, low temperature) was also installed as well as a 1,000 gallon underground propane tank.
Exterior – Lake Placid Home on Cobble Hill
Heading outside this Lake Placid Home on Cobble Hill, take in the gorgeous Adirondack weather and the sights and sounds of nature. Situated on a quiet and low-traffic road, this peaceful Adirondack getaway makes it easy to connect with natural Adirondack wonders.
Additionally, the home sits at the base of Cobble Hill and back from the road on 1.3 acres of property that features mature hardwood and softwood trees. These trees provide additional shade cover for the property’s six outdoor porches. These cool outdoor porches make it easy to enjoy the outdoors all day long during warmer months.
If you enjoy hiking, this home’s location at the base of Cobble Hill offers easy access to one of the nicest and most scenic hikes in Lake Placid. Cobble Hill offers out and back access to 1,000’s of acres of state land popular for backcountry hiking, running, biking and ski trails.
The location of this property can’t be beat with its easy access to Mirror Lake (1/2 mile), Lake Placid Club Golf Course (1.5 mile) and Whiteface Mountain (8 miles). Finally, this property is located in an area of Lake Placid where unlimited yearly vacation rentals are permitted.
This Lake Placid Home on Cobble Hill offers the best of Lake Placid’s mountain lifestyle with easy access to amenities of the village, privacy on a spacious lot with mature trees, and nearby access to the Cobble Hill trail. Schedule your viewing of this stunning and unique property today. Call 518-523-3333 or contact us at Adirondack Premier Properties to speak to an experienced Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices forever agent.