Waterfront Camp on Buck Island, Lake Placid
Discover the unique historic charm of this waterfront camp on Buck Island in Lake Placid, NY. Built in 1907, this boat access, seasonal camp brings you back to the Gilded Age. An ideal waterfront living opportunity, this Adirondack Camp features original woodwork, stone fireplace and diamond windows. With five-bedrooms and two-bathrooms, this retreat offers an authentic Adirondack escape with breathtaking lake and mountain views.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Placid lake, this compound boasts a private boathouse, providing direct access to the pristine waters. Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern conveniences including a newer roof and stabilized
boathouse within the last 10 years Recent investment in further improvements is a brand-new, engineered septic system fully compliant with Lake Placid's latest environmental regulations.
Surrounded by nature, this island retreat is ideal for those seeking serenity, adventure, and lakefront living. Whether you're enjoying sunsets from the porch, boating on the lake, or relaxing by the water's edge, this property captures the essence of classic Adirondack summers. Minutes from Main St Lake Placid and all of the shopping, dining and attractions it has to offer.
Don't miss this chance to own a piece of Lake Placid history.
Adjacent property is also listed for sale MLS# 203012
boathouse within the last 10 years Recent investment in further improvements is a brand-new, engineered septic system fully compliant with Lake Placid's latest environmental regulations.
Surrounded by nature, this island retreat is ideal for those seeking serenity, adventure, and lakefront living. Whether you're enjoying sunsets from the porch, boating on the lake, or relaxing by the water's edge, this property captures the essence of classic Adirondack summers. Minutes from Main St Lake Placid and all of the shopping, dining and attractions it has to offer.
Don't miss this chance to own a piece of Lake Placid history.
Adjacent property is also listed for sale MLS# 203012
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Listing Highlights
Subtype
Single Family ResidencePrice Per Sq Ft
$542.8View
Lake, Mountain(s), Trees/WoodsYear Built
1907Architectural Style
AdirondackLiving Area (Sq Ft)
1 612 sq.ftStories
2Tax Annual Amount
$13,474.74Lot Size Acres
0.79Lot Size (Sq Ft)
34 412 sq.ftHeating
Fireplace(s)Cooling
NoneCounty
EssexSubdivision
None
Property Details
- Interior Features
- Bedrooms: 5
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Rooms: 8
- Main Level Bedrooms: 2
- Basement Description: Crawl Space
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace Total: 1
- Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Window Features: Screens
- Spa Features: None
- Dishwasher
- Electric Oven
- Refrigerator
- Heating: Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: None
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Other Rooms
Interior Features
Appliances
Heating & Cooling
- UtilitiesUtilitiesElectricity Connected, Water ConnectedWater SourcePrivateSewerSeptic Tank, Engineered Septic
- Dimensions & Layout
First Kitchen 0 x 0 Living Room 0 x 0 Dining Room 0 x 0 Bedroom 0 x 0 Second Bedroom 0 x 0 Bedroom 0 x 0 Bedroom 0 x 0 Bedroom 0 x 0 - Exterior FeaturesLot FeaturesWooded, Many Trees, WaterfrontPatio And Porch FeaturesCovered, PorchWaterfront FeaturesLake Front, LakeWaterBody NameLake Placid
- ConstructionProperty TypeResidentialConstruction MaterialsWood SidingFlooringHardwoodYear Built1907Property SubtypeSingle Family ResidenceNew ConstructionNoArchitectural StyleAdirondackRoofAsphaltProperty ConditionFixerAbove Grade Finished Area1612Building Area Total1612
Location
- NY
- Lake Placid
- 12946
- Essex
- 12 George & Bliss Pier 514
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