5 Upstate New York Escapes from Farmhouse Charm to Lakefront Living

Set on 47 acres in Malone, this country home offers an expansive living experience with over 8,000 square feet. The eat-in gourmet kitchen is designed for serious cooking, featuring double convection ovens, a 6-burner stovetop island with a custom exhaust hood, and a walk-in pantry; just off the dining area, an attached greenhouse extends the home’s daily rhythm into every season. Evenings can settle into the large living room warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, or the three-season enclosed porch filled with natural sunlight. The primary suite includes an ensuite with a jetted tub, stand-alone shower, and walk-in closet, plus an additional half bath and large closet. Comfort is thoughtfully engineered with in-floor heating controls in the basement, two on-demand propane hot water heaters, central air conditioning, and a backup generator—alongside fuel oil, propane, or wood boiler heat, plus fiberoptic internet availability.

Originally built in the 1840s, this farmhouse has held its place off Levon Helm Boulevard for more than 37 years, set on over two idyllic acres just five minutes from the Village of Woodstock. Bluestone stairs lead to a welcoming foyer and classic wide-board flooring that runs throughout. The cook’s kitchen is designed for true daily use, with an F. Bertanuzzi gas range, stainless steel Liebherr refrigerator, butcher-block counters, and a copper island with integrated prep sink and copper backsplash. A formal dining room’s large three-bay window frames the gardens, while the rear library/reading room adds built-in bookcases and an easy, quiet rhythm. In the living room, an original brick-and-stone fireplace anchors evenings in every season. Upstairs, four sizeable bedrooms include spaces currently used as at-home offices, plus a primary suite with dressing room and a hidden custom walk-in shower. Outside, two bluestone patios, native bluestone walls, and gardens of lilies, lilacs, irises, and Rose of Sharon set the tone for long, lingering days.

Along the water’s edge on Schroon Lake, this year-round residence sits within the private Burzee Cedar Grove Association, pairing lakefront living with a sense of retreat. Inside, the 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout includes a cozy loft space and a finished walk-out basement, while new central air keeps everyday comfort in mind. A wrap-around porch extends the living space outdoors, framed by beautiful gardens, with a fire pit area ready for long Adirondack evenings beside a charming antique 1908 cast iron wood-burning stove. In the dining area, breathtaking lake views set an easy backdrop for gatherings. Association amenities add to the experience, with 4.3 acres of shared common space, 180 feet of pristine lakefront, a dock slip, and a sandy beach that makes summer feel effortless.

With the Schroon River just across the road via a deeded right-of-way, this year-round ranch invites a quieter Adirondack rhythm—kayak at sunrise, fish in the afternoon, or slip in for a summer swim. Completely renovated in 2023, the home pairs log and wood siding with a deck and covered porch for easy indoor-outdoor living. Inside, a vaulted-ceiling living space opens to the kitchen and dining area, creating a relaxed hub for everyday meals and weekends with friends. Outdoors, a firepit area and dedicated grilling station look out to a mix of open and wooded land. Two parcels deliver both practicality and seclusion: a 2-acre house site on higher hard ground, plus 20 additional acres with trails winding through woodland, wetlands, and vernal pools. An oversized detached two-car garage adds ample storage, all minutes from the Northway and downtown Schroon Lake.

Along the Esopus Creek in Saugerties, eleven handcrafted townhomes rise as a quiet tribute to the Hudson Valley’s enduring craft traditions, with the Catskill Mountains in the distance. Each residence is built from the land itself: local timber milled on site, stone sourced from nearby quarries, and mantels carved from reclaimed barn beams. Longtime valley builder John Mullen & Sons brings a deep familiarity to the work, shaping homes where no two are alike and every material reads as intentional. Wood floors milled from Saugerties trees meet weathered stone foundations, grounding the architecture in the textures of the region. As creekside row houses, they offer a daily rhythm set to winding water and mountain horizons, inviting life to unfold within a story of authenticity and care.