Amber Lake Chalet
Livingston Manor, NY
$649,000

Introducing Amber Lake Chalet, elevated log home living situated on the banks of Amber Lake, located inside the Catskill Park and just 100 miles from NYC.

The House Tour. This classic log home was locally designed and built combining original rustic charm with modern convenience. The house is privately set back from a quiet lakefront road by a driveway lined with bluestone walls from the property’s own old quarry.

The home is laid out on two floors, with a bonus space in the basement. The first floor is accessed through a generous sun deck that extends across the entire front of the house, also the location for dining al fresco. Enter the eat-in kitchen featuring new marble countertops, a freshly retiled floor and all stainless steel appliances. The living room’s double high ceilings create extra headspace, literally and figuratively, and this room is anchored by a cozy fireplace. The first floor is rounded out by two guest bedrooms and a recently renovated shared bathroom.

The second floor is a primary suite, with a lofted work from home space overlooking the living room below, a primary bedroom with a private balcony perfect for early morning coffee, and a full bathroom.

The full, unfinished basement houses the utilities, a one car garage and a great bonus space currently used as an exercise room and storage for outdoor adventure and sports gear.

Check out the brochure above for a full list of renovations and other practical elements.

The Grounds. Unlike most lakefront properties, Amber Lake Chalet is a rare gem in that it combines lakefront with substantial acreage. Three parcels make up the 19.07 acre property. The house is on a 16 acre parcel, which extends extensively into the hillside and features an old quarry road that is prime for hiking and leads to a private camping/picnic area. Back at the house, the owners have done thoughtful landscaping and gardening, providing gorgeous seasonal blooms. An outdoor shower refreshes on warm summer days, and the large lawn invites garden parties and lawn games.

Then stroll across the road to the 2.0 acre lakefront parcel, which extends into the lake itself. The dock and floating swim raft are the jumping off points for your seasonal lake activities - swimming, canoeing, sunbathing, even ice hockey in the winter. This is the spot for sunset cocktails by a fire pit.

The third parcel is a sliver adjacent to the house parcel. See the brochure above for more information.

The Area. This setting is ideal for hosting both on the property and at a variety of nearby restaurants and cocktail bars. Located inside the Catskill Park, Amber Lake Chalet is an enviable basecamp for all your outdoor explorations. Just 10 minutes to Livingston Manor and Roscoe. Check out this Conde Nast Traveler article and this Escape Brooklyn article to get excited about the area, and also this website to get inspired by the neighboring Willowemoc.

The Particulars

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square Footage: 1,705

Acreage: 19.07

Year built: 1998

Short-term rental friendly: Yes

Top amenities: Private lakefront, Deck(s), Fireplace, Old quarry road for hikes and camping, Privacy, Outdoor shower

Connectivity: High speed Spectrum cable internet, Good cell reception

Appliances: Oven/Range, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer

Utilities: Septic: satisfactory septic inspection by ASI in 2019, found to be in normal operating condition. System located front of house. Diagram available. Fuel: Aboveground Granby 330-gallon oil tank installed in basement in 2020. Original buried tank was tested by Luzon Environmental in 2019, with no leaks. Fuel provider Combined Energy Services. Heat: Baseboards. Furnace installed with house in 1998, serviced annually since purchase in 2019. Water: Drilled well, located at edge of woods above the house. Hot Water: Electric stand alone. Electric: NYSEG.

HOA: No HOA or HOA fee. Subject to Amber Lake covenants.

Taxes: Town/Co.: $5,229; School: $5,920

Listing Agent: Robin Jones
robin@catskillmountainhouses.com