Livingston Manor Lake House: Livingston Manor, NY

About The Property

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to own a fabulous lakefront cabin in the Catskills. A short private road leads you to this classically rustic, no frills home which has been carefully maintained to honor and preserve its unique character. It sits waterfront on Shandelee Lake, an unspoiled, non-motorboat lake surrounded by forest, and feels worlds away from frenetic modern life. Yet this gem of a property is just minutes from ultra-cool Livingston Manor. All the houses in the little enclave - there are eight in total - have been in the same families for generations, so this offering is a unique one. The land across the lake and up to the lot line is owned by the Mother Divine meditation center, making the density of homes around the lake quite sparse. You’ll truly feel you have this mountain lake almost all to yourself.

The sweet, back-to-basics home features board and batten siding and several steep and very durable metal pitched roofs looking stylish yet playful in a nice red tone -- right out of a fairytale. Entering the home, you take note of the careful restoration of the original mid-century kitchen with cork flooring. Off the kitchen is a newer, modern full bathroom with tile walls and floors. Beyond the kitchen is a dining area with white washed wall paneling, a brickwall-backed wood-burning stove, and several tall windows to let in light. Rounding out the ground floor is a handsome living room with exposed post and beam framing, a river rock fireplace, and exceptional views of the lake through large windows. Both of the latter two rooms have charming painted wood floors.

Between the dining room and living room, you can ascend an attractive staircase to two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The bathroom is a delight to those who appreciate the preservation of vintage details with its pink sink and speckled laminate walls! One bedroom has cork floors and an accordion closet door while the other room has dark wood floors and paneling and a calming view of the lake.

A back deck facing the lake is accessed through the living room and is perfect for summer BBQs. A shaded grassy area provides a serene place to enjoy your breakfast as you take in the view of the lake. From the newly built lakeside deck, you can take a refreshing swim, fish for trout and perch, or slip effortlessly into the clear water on your kayak. On the grounds, you will find a one-car garage and two sheds.

Known as the Shandelee Lake House at The Arnold House, this cabin has been successfully rented out seasonally -- $25k and $35k per year between June and September - but with the addition of insulation and upgraded windows, and perhaps a little added love, this cute abode could keep you comfortable all year round. Being offered “as is” and sale is to include all furniture.