Camp Northwind is an historic property built in 1928 by the popular early 20th century baritone & recording artist Reinald Werrenrath. The home was designed by the noted architectural firm of McKim Mead & White. Situated on a private island accessible by a causeway. It is located on Chazy Lake, a clear, spring-fed 1,900 ac lake in the beautiful Adk Mts., 8.5 ac w/ 3,400ft of lake frontage. Formerly a retreat for Eleanor Roosevelt & visited by celebrities, once owned by Brooke Shields. W/ this history, & architectural provenance, the home has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Feel the grandeur as you enter the Great Room w/ its 18ft ceilings, massive wood burning fireplace, leaded glass windows & adjoining sitting room & library. Original custom woodwork creates a feeling of timeless beauty. Main floor further consists of a formal dining room, an open floor plan to include a (summer) dining porch, foyer, bathroom & a gourmet chef's kitchen w/ a Garland range & adjoining pantry. Hardwood floors throughout, in addition to custom antler chandeliers & antique lighting. 2nd floor in the main house you'll find a balcony overlooking the Great Room, 3 guest bedrooms serviced by 1 full bathroom, & the primary bedroom w/ a fireplace, large dressing room, & ensuite bathroom. 3rd floor features an expansive dormitory suite w/ 3 queen beds & a full bathroom. The island further boasts a 1 slip, 2-story boathouse w/ a game room on the upper level w/ magnificent views of the secluded cove. An expansive sundeck provides ample space for your guests to enjoy this fabulous lake. Other features include a stone patio overlooking the lake, a large basement w/ garage space, an original ice house now converted to a guest cottage & 1/2 bathroom, outdoor shower, a lean-to, & grounds w/ outdoor perennial flowers.. A 24' x 36' utility barn is located off the island. Located just a short drive from Lake Placid, Montreal or Burlington Vt.
For sale
$2,975,000
55 Island Dr, Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
5beds
3,577sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
8.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$832/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplacePrivate islandOpen floor planCustom antler chandeliersDining porch
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Listing updated: August 29, 2024 at 09:29pm
Listing by:
Adirondack Premier Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeService 518-523-3333,
Nancy White
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 201959

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: with fireplace, ensuite bath
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 1110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 37
Bedroom 5
- Description: Guest Cottage
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 21
Bathroom
- Description: Guest Cottage
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 x 6
Bathroom
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 x 3
Bathroom 2
- Features: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 9
Bathroom 3
- Description: 3rd floor dorm
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Other
- Description: Game Room
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 25
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Great room
- Description: with fireplace
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 900 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 45
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 20
Laundry
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 9
Other
- Description: Summer dining room
- Features: Stone
- Level: First
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 12
Other
- Description: Front Entrance Foyer
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 127.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 17
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Single Pane Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Great Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,671
- Total interior livable area: 3,577 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,577
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Basement, Boat, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Lighted, Off Street, Oversized, RV Garage, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Boat Slip, Dock, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Deeded Waterfront, Lake, Lake Front, Owned Waterfront, Waterfront
- Body of water: Chazy Lake
- Frontage type: Lakefront,Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 8.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 8.60
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Views, Waterfront
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Boat House, Garage(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage, Second Garage, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 173.115
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Adirondack
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well Drilled
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ellenburg Depot
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $832/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $981,900
- Annual tax amount: $22,525
- Date on market: 5/27/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Lease term: None
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
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