$1,925,000
bedrooms
5
bathrooms
4
square feet
3,753
Acreage
1.0
Open Houses
-
year built
1910
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Once in a lifetime, a home of this significance becomes available. ''Villa Clara,'' a turn-of-the-century Colonial Revival masterpiece, is a testament to an era of architectural grandeur and garden-centered living.
Set atop a hill in one of Lake Placid's most prestigious neighborhoods, this estate offers breathtaking views of Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain. The grounds include meticulously maintained gardens reminiscent of historic properties like those found along Interlaken Avenue, where layers of history enrich the landscape. Discover stone foundations and manicured flower beds that tell stories of peaceful moments and summer gatherings. This home's gardens echo that same tranquility and beauty, offering a perfect balance of elegance and nature.
Inside, the home showcases all the hallmarks of Colonial Revival architecture—coffered ceilings, custom wainscoting, rich hardwood floors, and thick concrete walls with plastered interiors. Each detail, from the Georgian and Federal accents to the introduction of modern stucco exteriors, speaks to a legacy of craftsmanship and innovation.
The home's five bedrooms include three expansive bedrooms, two with ensuite baths, and two smaller bedrooms, historically used as the butler's quarters, complete with a private staircase and bath. Expansive porticos on both levels invite you to soak in sweeping views, evoking an era where lazy afternoons in the garden transitioned into evenings filled with cocktail parties and starlit gatherings.
''Villa Clara'' is not just a home; it's an experience—a connection to Lake Placid's storied past and its vibrant community today. Its timeless charm, combined with modern comforts, makes it a unique opportunity to own a piece of Adirondack history.
Please note the ''Garden Lot'' will have a forever no build restriction enforced by deed covenants and restrictions to forever protect it's history where a church existed in the 1800's.
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MLS number: 203493
Listing agent:
Susanne Watkins
Listing broker:
Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
(518) 523-2519
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