Pinehurst Camp on Lower Saranac Lake, circa 1890, is an 8.8 acre estate with 1,045 feet of waterfront. Operated as The Pinehurst Hotel during the 1940’s and 1950’s, this spectacular property has been restored to retain its history and custom Adirondack finishes.
Main House – Pinehurst Camp on Lower Saranac
Entering the main house, the master craftsmanship of original Adirondack homes is immediately evident. Majestic 10 foot ceilings invite wonder, highlighted by large beams and complemented by original maple floors throughout the home. The grand entry features a stunning staircase and white birch details on the the walls. The grand entry is the central point of the main level of the home, offering easy access to each unique room.
Located to the right of the grand entry, the massive great room area features a floor to ceiling native stone fireplace, antler chandelier, and large picture windows. Natural light bathes the room creating a sense of spaciousness and inviting relaxation in comfortable Adirondack style furniture. The great room offers plenty of space for any living room layout to suit homeowner needs.
Continuing straight through the grand entry, a billiards room features an 8 foot pool table, bar table and a native stone fireplace. The billiards room also leads to the 85 foot wrap around covered porch. Multiple sitting areas make it easy to enjoy nature nature and visit in this cozy gathering space overlooking the lake. One of the sitting areas offers a brick fireplace to enjoy fireside ambiance and stay warm and cozy on chilly days.
From the the billiards room and grand entry, access the spacious music room/ parlor featuring a fourth fireplace and a day bed surrounded by large picture windows. This area could easily become a book lover’s favorite part of this spectacular camp on Lower Saranac.
Continuing through the parlor, enter the expansive dining room currently furnished with a wood table that seats 12 people with space to spare. This formal dining room offers the perfect space to entertain and make memories at festive gatherings. Large picture windows brighten the room, and a fifth stone fireplace provides additional heat in colder months.
Finally, the last room on the main level of this magnificent camp on Lower Saranac, accessible from the dining room or the grand entry, is the gourmet country kitchen. This spacious kitchen is any cook’s dream offering stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, an island with breakfast bar, a breakfast table and a full wall of cabinetry to store utensils, plating and small appliances. From the kitchen, a door leads to a small screened porch to conveniently step outside to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea surrounded by nature.
From the main level, a stunningly crafted wood staircase leads upstairs to several bedrooms. The first bedroom is one of the larger bedrooms on the property. The room is currently furnished with a queen bed, and a well placed chair to enjoy a favorite book or gaze over the lake. An expansive closet with multiple doorways adds luxurious functionality to the room as does an en-suite bathroom with a gorgeous tiled and glass shower. From this en-suite bath, a door leads to a sun porch that is shared with the fifth bedroom.
The second bedroom is almost a mirror of the first bedroom with windows that overlook the lake, and furnished with a queen bed and a chair. Continuing down the hallway, a second full bathroom features a glass and tile shower. This bathroom shares a wall with a half bath that features a similar layout minus the shower.
At the end of the hallway, a third bedroom is furnished with a twin bed and features the most extensive closets of all the bedrooms. Just around the corner, the fourth bedroom awaits with a queen bed and a smaller en-suite bath with a glass stand up shower.
The fifth bedroom is across the hallway with two double beds, a day bed, an en-suite bathroom with tiled and glass stand up shower and access to the sun porch. The sixth bedroom can be found a little farther down the hallway with a double bed, chair and desk.
The final bedroom can be found through the doorway off of the sixth bedroom. This bedroom currently has a single bed and access to a balcony that overlooks the driveway area.
Guest House – Pinehurst Camp on Lower Saranac
Pinehurst Camp on Lower Saranac Lake also offers a guest house providing a convenient, private and easy to use location for friends, family or guests who are visiting. This house offers 2,000 square feet of additional space with 3 additional bedrooms.
The guest home offers a more modern feel, but still features classic Adirondack design features spanning years of Adirondack camp style. The guest house floor plan is partially open throughout the lower level. A living room welcomes just inside the entry and features a large picture window looking out to Lower Saranac Lake.
Continuing through the living room, a dining room and kitchen area adjoin the space. The dining room is currently furnished with a 6 person table and Adirondack style chandelier. This room also has a doorway that leads to the wraparound covered porch with multiple sitting areas, the ideal space to enjoy being outdoors on any Adirondack day.
The kitchen is as well appointed as the main house kitchen. While it is not quite as spacious, this kitchen offers plenty of amenities including a small island with seating for two, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinetry to store plating, cutlery, and small appliances. Completing this floor is a den and half bath.
Heading upstairs, three bedrooms and two bathrooms are ready to welcome guests. The first bedroom is the largest and currently furnished with a king bed. It also features windows that face the lake making it a joy to wake up to beautiful Adirondack views. This bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom with a custom tiled shower with tub.
The second bedroom is just down the hallway, currently furnished with a queen sized bed, and offering two closets. Window views overlook the yard down to the boathouse. The final bedroom is across the hallway with two twin beds and a small sitting nook to enjoy a quiet moment. The second bathroom is just outside of this bedroom with a large vanity and standup shower.
Boathouse, Outbuildings & Grounds – Pinehurst Camp on Lower Saranac
From the guest house of Pinehurst Camp on Lower Saranac, an easy stroll down the well manicured yard leads to the expansive waterfront. This perfect slice of Adirondack lake life features a large 3-slip boathouse and a second dry storage boathouse with dock and second level game room. Additionally, the property has multiple trails that lead to various buildings including the unique Tea House that overlooks the lake on the point of the property.
Get outdoors and enjoy all 8.8 acres of manicured grounds and towering white pines while on foot or on horseback. This property is ideal for horses with a 5 stall carriage barn/garage and riding area.
Pinehurst Camp will bring you back in time to the grandeur of classic Adirondack Great Camps while also providing essential modern amenities. Most of the furnishings are included with sale to make an easy transition for new owners. Another additional amenity with this property is access to the chain of 5 lakes including Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes, Oseetah Lake, Kiwassa Lake and Lake Flower, situated in the heart of the community of Saranac Lake!
At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties, we specialize in helping clients buy and sell distinctive Adirondack real estate. If you are interested in viewing Pinehurst Camp on Lower Saranac Lake, reach out to one of our experienced forever agents to schedule a showing. Call us today at 518-523-3333!