Custom-crafted mountain dream home situated on 5± acres and located on Little Porter Mountain in Keene Valley! Spectacular views surround this impressive 2344± square foot home. Beautiful high-end finishes throughout the interior with many little details which add an abundance of character and charm. From rock cabinet pulls in the kitchen to intricate corner blocks on the door frames, all lend a well-thought out and crafted feel to this fabulous home!
Entry to the home is through a large mudroom area with a tile floor and handy half bath. From this room, you’ll go into the kitchen which is part of the open, bright and spacious layout of the main floor. Lots of windows above the kitchen sink let you enjoy those incredible views. Beautiful cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances complete the kitchen. Just beyond the kitchen is a nice-sized area for a dining room table. The living room is two stories with an impressive floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Glass surrounds this main floor living space with several doors leading out onto the decks which surround the home. The large master bedroom suite is also conveniently located on this level and consists of a walk-in closet and a wonderful spa-like full bath complete with rock walls.
From the main floor you will ascend a wide staircase which takes you to the second floor and an additional large bedroom with a full bath. The loft area on the second floor has a large space which can be used as a more casual den and there is also a separate area which would make a nice office space. Two ample-sized decks can be accessed off this loft area. The lovely maple hardwood floors continue from the main level up to this level as well.
The home was built in 2006 and has all thermal pane windows and French doors, propane hot water heat with radiators on the second level and radiant in floor heat on the main level and a generator which will run all the essential items and systems in the house should the power go out. A nice lean-to is also located on the property!
This property is ideally situated in a quiet location but is also close to lots of amenities. Only five minutes away is the Garden Trailhead which is one of the most popular trailheads in the area. Keene Valley is only a few minutes away too. There you’ll find several restaurants, shops, a grocery store and hardware store. The quaint village of Lake Placid with its fine restaurants and Olympic venues is located only 30 minutes away. Skiing at Whiteface Mountain is also close by. International airports at Albany, New York, Burlington, Vermont and Montreal, Canada are all within a two hour drive.