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126 Forest Brook Drive

Lake Placid, NY 12946
  • $6,850,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 80 Days
  • MLS #: 205895
UPDATED: 60 min ago
$6,850,000
  • 11
    BEDS
  • 4.77
    ACRES
  • 7
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 9,880
    SQFT
  • $693
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1940
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Area:

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School District:

Description

Set on 4.8 level acres w manicured lawns, this remarkable property offers unmatched privacy & breathtaking, panoramic views of the Southern Range, with the Olympic ski jumps & Mt. Van Hoevenberg sliding track visible in the distance, only a few hundred feet from the edge of the Whiteface Club & Resort's championship course's 5th hole. Completely remodeled & expanded since 2022, the 11-bedroom, 7.5-bath residence spans 9,580SF. Every major system has been replaced or upgraded. Connected to the main residence by a covered breezeway is a newly constructed 2 stall garage with EV charger, 2nd level office (or bedroom), full BA, & kitchen. In the main house, the fully remodeled kitchen flows to a screened three-season porch, formal dining & living rooms, & the spectacular Pub Room. This inviting space features the original cobblestone wood-burning fireplace, a built-in bar w refrigerator, kegerator, sink, & dishwasher. The lower level includes a separate entrance, 2 BRs, and a 3/4 bath. On the 2nd level, 6 BRs are thoughtfully arranged--3 w private en suite baths. The primary suite offers sweeping views, a large walk-in closet, a private porch, and a luxurious bath complete w sauna. The 3rd floor hosts 2 BRs w a fully renovated BA. A broad deck spans the rear of the home, perfect for entertaining against the backdrop of the High Peaks. The grounds include a detached garage, firepit, gazebo, & basketball court, w access to the renowned Jackrabbit Trail system. Membership at the Whiteface Club brings a full array of four-season amenities: an 18-hole golf course, 2 on-site restaurants, a tennis center, a sandy swimming beach on Lake Placid, a marina and 14 km of groomed Nordic ski trails. Snow removal, garbage pickup, lawn care & seasonal home checks are all managed by the Club. A coveted boat slip is also available for lease w the sale. This once-in-a-lifetime property is perfectly suited as a generational gathering place, a corporate retreat, or an extraordinary residence.

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126 Forest Brook Drive Lake Placid, NY 12946

  • Price: $6,850,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 80 Days
  • Updated: 60 min ago
  • MLS #: 205895
11
Beds
7
Baths
1
½ Baths
4.77
Acres
9,880
SQFT
$693
$/SQFT
1940
Built
Neighborhood:
Lake Placid
County:
Essex
Area:
Lake Placid
School District:
Lake Placid
Property Description
Set on 4.8 level acres w manicured lawns, this remarkable property offers unmatched privacy & breathtaking, panoramic views of the Southern Range, with the Olympic ski jumps & Mt. Van Hoevenberg sliding track visible in the distance, only a few hundred feet from the edge of the Whiteface Club & Resort's championship course's 5th hole. Completely remodeled & expanded since 2022, the 11-bedroom, 7.5-bath residence spans 9,580SF. Every major system has been replaced or upgraded. Connected to the main residence by a covered breezeway is a newly constructed 2 stall garage with EV charger, 2nd level office (or bedroom), full BA, & kitchen. In the main house, the fully remodeled kitchen flows to a screened three-season porch, formal dining & living rooms, & the spectacular Pub Room. This inviting space features the original cobblestone wood-burning fireplace, a built-in bar w refrigerator, kegerator, sink, & dishwasher. The lower level includes a separate entrance, 2 BRs, and a 3/4 bath. On the 2nd level, 6 BRs are thoughtfully arranged--3 w private en suite baths. The primary suite offers sweeping views, a large walk-in closet, a private porch, and a luxurious bath complete w sauna. The 3rd floor hosts 2 BRs w a fully renovated BA. A broad deck spans the rear of the home, perfect for entertaining against the backdrop of the High Peaks. The grounds include a detached garage, firepit, gazebo, & basketball court, w access to the renowned Jackrabbit Trail system. Membership at the Whiteface Club brings a full array of four-season amenities: an 18-hole golf course, 2 on-site restaurants, a tennis center, a sandy swimming beach on Lake Placid, a marina and 14 km of groomed Nordic ski trails. Snow removal, garbage pickup, lawn care & seasonal home checks are all managed by the Club. A coveted boat slip is also available for lease w the sale. This once-in-a-lifetime property is perfectly suited as a generational gathering place, a corporate retreat, or an extraordinary residence.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style AdirondackColonial Attached Garage YN Yes Carport YN Yes Construction Materials AsphaltWood Siding Exterior Features Basketball CourtLake Access DriveSmart Camera(s)/RecordingPrivate YardPermeable PavingGas GrillFire Pit Garage Spaces 4.00 Garage YN Yes Parking Features AsphaltGatedCircular DrivewayAttached Carport Roof Asphalt

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 9210.00 Appliances Bar FridgeWasher/DryerRefrigeratorOvenGas RangeDishwasher Basement Exterior EntryWalk-Out AccessStorage SpacePartially FinishedInterior Entry Bathroom Level Second Bathrooms Total 8.00 Below Grade Finished Area 370.00 Below Grade Unfinished Area 300.00 Cooling Central AirDuctless Door Features French Doors Fireplace Features BedroomRecreation RoomFamily RoomDining Room Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 5 Heating DuctlessRadiant FloorRadiantPropaneFireplace(s) Interior Features BarWalk-In Closet(s)Wet BarSmart Camera(s)/RecordingSaunaNatural WoodworkKitchen IslandHigh Speed InternetEntrance FoyerCrown MoldingBuilt-in FeaturesBeamed Ceilings Kitchen Level First Laundry Features In HallLaundry Room Levels Three Or More Living Area 9580.00 Living Room Level First Patio And Porch Features CoveredScreenedPorchFront PorchDeck Primary Bedroom Level Second Rooms Kitchen (1 Level) Dining Room (1 Level) Living Room (1 Level) Primary Bedroom (2 Level) Bedroom 2 (2 Level) Bathroom (2 Level) Window Features BlindsDouble Pane Windows

Property Features

Association Amenities Beach AccessTrashTennis Court(s)Snow RemovalSki AccessibleRecreation FacilitiesParkingPowered Boats AllowedMaintenance GroundsMarinaMaintenanceLandscaping Association Fee 1600.00 Association Fee Includes Snow RemovalTrash Association YN Yes Land Tax Annual Amount 14674.00 Listing Terms 1031 ExchangeConventionalCash Lot Features Back YardViewsPrivatePavedNear Golf CourseMany TreesLandscapedGentle SlopingFront YardCul-De-SacClose to Clubhouse Other Structures GazeboSecond GarageSecond Residence Road Frontage Type Easement Road Surface Type Gravel Seasonal Property YN No Security Features Building Security Sewer Other Tax Annual Amount 31225.00 Tax Assessed Value 3323500.00 Utilities Sewer AvailableInternet ConnectedWater ConnectedSewer Connected View ForestPanoramicMountain(s) Water Source PublicWell Drilled Waterfront YN No

Listing courtesy of The Reynolds Group of Lake Placid, LLC: (518) 418-7747.


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