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Clair de Lac
A home built for living well on 207 feet of Skaneateles lakefront, in the heart of the Village. Mornings begin with coffee and lake views from the primary suite's private deck, and evenings unfold around one of eight fireplaces or at the historic 1876 boathouse's porch over the water. Masterful craftsmanship, a Turkish-marble infinity pool, and walk-everywhere ease.
Mornings set the tone. They begin on the primary suite's private deck with a cup of coffee and the whole of Skaneateles Lake laid out below, the water so clear it seems lit from within, the Village still waking around you. This is a house built quite deliberately for living well, and the day starts the way the best days do, slowly, at the water's edge, with nowhere you urgently need to be. When you do want the Village, every shop and restaurant is a short walk from the door. The day flows easily indoors and out. Professionally designed and decorated from the ground up, the home is an entertainer's dream, its rich walnut paneling and intricately detailed millwork giving each room a sense of occasion, its great room, formal spaces, and second kitchen ready for a crowd. Outside, a heated Turkish-marble infinity pool steps down through tiered stone walls toward the shore, and the lawn runs 207 feet along the lake. Afternoons drift between the pool, the water, and the porch, and the estate absorbs guests and family alike without ever feeling anything less than serene. Evenings are the reward. They unfold effortlessly around one of the home's eight fireplaces as the season cools, or down at the seasonal 1876 boathouse, one of a kind on the lake, where a covered porch sits right over the water with views of the Village, the Country Club, and the pier. As the light fades and the lamps of the Village come on within walking distance, the house delivers exactly what it was built for.

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate
Built for Living Well. A premier Village estate designed for gathering, celebrating, and relaxing indoors and out, professionally designed and decorated from the ground up, with mornings that begin on the primary suite's private lake-view deck.
207 Feet of Lakefront, Steps from the Village. A private acre on Skaneateles Lake with some of the best views on the water and the rare ability to walk to every shop and restaurant in town.
A Historic 1876 Boathouse. Seasonal and one of a kind on the lake, offering a fourth bedroom and full bath, a covered porch over the water, and panoramic views of the Village, the Country Club, West Lake Street, and the pier.
Eight Fireplaces and Masterful Craftsmanship. Rich walnut paneling, intricately detailed millwork, and exceptional natural materials throughout, blending the timeless charm of the Village's old homes with luxurious new construction.
A Turkish-Marble Infinity Pool. Heated and framed by tiered stone retaining walls, stepping gracefully down toward the shore for a showpiece of outdoor living on the lake.

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Listed by: Linda Roche 315-685-0111, Catherine Armijo 315-685-0111, Howard Hanna Real Estate
About Village of Skaneateles & the Finger Lakes, New York
The Jewel of the Finger Lakes. Set at the northern tip of Skaneateles Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in the country, the Village of Skaneateles pairs crystal-clear water with a polished, walkable downtown of boutiques, galleries, and award-winning restaurants.
A Storied Dining and Inn Scene. The historic Sherwood Inn and the Forbes Four-Star Mirbeau Inn & Spa anchor the Village, alongside beloved institutions like Doug's Fish Fry and Rosalie's Cucina, all within a short stroll of the estate.
Life on the Lake. Sailing, fishing, and swimming define the summer, joined by narrated cruises from Mid-Lakes Navigation, one of the country's last US mail boat routes, and the annual Antique and Classic Boat Show.
A Village for Every Season. From the summer Skaneateles Festival of chamber music to the beloved month-long Dickens Christmas that turns the streets into a Victorian wonderland, the Village's calendar is a draw in its own right, with Finger Lakes wineries like Anyela's just minutes away.
Connected Yet Removed. The top-rated Skaneateles schools serve the community, and downtown Syracuse and its airport sit roughly twenty-five to thirty minutes northeast, placing full city access within easy reach of the lake.
