merrill l. thomas buyer's guide august 2010

LAKE PLACIDBUYER’S GUIDE

Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY2469 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946

800-244-7023 518-523-2519 (fax) 518-523-2796www.adirondackestates.com

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– WATERFRONT –

Descente Lodge / $459,000Sportsman’s Family Compound. 6 BR, 3 BA

1120 RFF 16 acres

Cheery Lodge / $8,950,000Waterfront Manor Home. 7600 SF 11 BR

4+ acres. 285 LFF

Point O View / $4,950,0007 acres on Lake Placid. 400 LFF. 5 BR Residence

+ 2 BR Guest Quarters

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– PORTFOLIO –

Panther Point / $2,950,000Upper Saranac Lake. Stunning 4 BR Residence. 2 Boathouses

2 Guest Houses. 424 LFF

Norway Island / $750,000Entire ownership of 10 acre island!

Spectacular views. One room log cabin.

Moose Island / $496,000Lake Placid island escape. 1+ acre

Borders state land 3 sides. Unsurpassed views!

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– WATERFRONT –

Indian Carry / $950,000Upper Saranac Lake. 4 BR, 2 BA

2 car garage. 5 acres. Borders state land

Sand Point / $750,000Lake access on Lake Placid. Adjoins common lakefront.

Deeded boatslip & tennis courts.

Mountain View Lake / $395,000Private water setting. 4 acres & 600 LFF

5 BR cottage with 2 BA. Year round

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– PORTFOLIO –

Kiwassa Lake / $2,650,000Impressive 4000 SF lodge. 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA

Beautiful forest 3 acres with 336 LFF. 3 car garage

Popple Point / $1,150,000Pristine Blue Mountain Lake. 43 acre waterfront treasure.

800 LFF. Road access. Superb!

Forest Ledge / $3,495,000Rustic great camp. 5000 SF. 5 BR 4+ BA.

17 acres. 900 LFF. Guide’s cabin

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Loon Lake Cabin / $249,000Charming 2 BR, 1 BA seasonal cottage

108 LFF with great views. Affordable weekend retreat.

Deer Path Point / $2,750,000Mirror Lake family compound. 3800 SF

5 BR, 4+ BA, Stunning 1.4 acres with 478 LFF

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Camp Kwenogamac / $6,750,000Private Long Lake family compound. Exceptional Main lodge& 2 story boathouse. 42 acres. Owner will finance. 1233 LFF.

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– PORTFOLIO –

Stickney Point / $295,000 upVarious parcels from 3 to 20 acres. Conservation minded subdivision.

Beautiful views. Union Falls Pond

Camp Theanogran / $5,000,000West Shore Lake Placid lake. Incredible views.

Classic Adirondack. 3 BR, 3+ BA.

Silver Lake / $175,000Outstanding waterfront opportunity.

1+ acre with 125 LFF. Sandy shore. Electric to site.

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– DISTINCTIVE –

Bear Cub Loj / $2,100,000Adirondack craftsman masterpiece. 6000 SF

4 BR, 4+ BA. 10 acres. Great for horses.

Camp Happy Ours / $1,595,000Finest in Adirondack style. Whiteface Club & Resort.

5 BR, 4+ BA with lake access. On golf course.

Bird Song Way / $1,325,000Private hillside setting. 4800 SF with 4 BR & 4 BA.

Stunning views on 20 acres.

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– RESORT –

Mountain Aerie / $995,000Great Lake Placid bargain. 4 BR, 3 BA plus great views.

3 car garage & in-ground pool.

Teddy Bear Lodge / $1,300,000Spectacular Lake Champlain. 5 BR & 4 1/2 BA.

450 LFF with views of Green Mountains. A must see!!

Wirotoka / $825,000Fawn Ridge location. 5 BR, 4 1/2 BA.

Brazilian cherry. Stone fireplace. Great vacation rental!

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– COUNTRY –

Gentleman’s Farm / $429,000Charming country farm-style property.

Old barn, in-ground pool. 5 BR, 3 BA. 8+ acres.

Adrian’s Acres / $499,000Desirable Keene Valley location. 4+ acres.

500 Feet on Slide Brook. Views & lean-to. Seller motivated.

Golf Course Setting / $519,000Appealing 7 acre site with spectacular views.

3 BR, 2 BA. Craig Wood Golf Course.

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– COUNTRY –

Alstead Hill / $610,0004 BR renovated barn with 4 car garage.

10+ acres with workshop

Sweetwood Farms / $649,000Developer’s choice parcel. 3 BR, 2 BA with spectacular mtn views.

22 acres. Beautiful setting.

Theianoguen Way / $555,000Motivated seller. 5+ acre hillside setting.

4 BR, 2 1/2 BA. Great views. Deeded pond access

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– VILLAGE –

Nash Street / $189,000Affordable 2 family dwelling.

Heart of Lake Placid Village. Close to shopping & parks.

Winter Street / $185,000Great starter home with extra lot.

3 bedrooms plus hardwood floors & garage.

Sentinel Road / $245,000Motivated seller. Colonial Four Square with 3 BR and garage.

Hardwood floors

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– VILLAGE –

Mill Pond Drive / $274,000Attractive 3 BR chalet. Nice lot with mountain views.

1 car garage. Close to Village.

Spring Street / $259,000Immaculate and bright. Beautifully renovated 2 BR cottage.

Spacious deck and views.

Cortez Lane / $135,000Priced to sell! Home features many upgrades.

Farmhouse style 2 BR. 1 car garage. Nice yard.

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– VILLAGE –

Greenwood Street / $235,000Turn-key colonial with 3 bedrooms.

New roof, new furnace and new siding. Move-in condition.

West Valley / $409,000Recently constructed 3 BR colonial.

Tucked away and private with 2 car garage. Low maintenance.

Olympic Hills / $469,000Attractive 4 BR contemporary with vaulted ceilings and fireplace.

Great views. Just out of town.

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– ON THE OUTSKIRTS –

Haystack Way / $749,000Private hillside setting on 2.8 acres.

New 3 BR residence with attached garage. Great views.

Averyville Road / $440,000Private 7 ac site has 3 BR main house plus guest cottage w/garages.

Motivated Seller

XTC Ranch / $1,300,000Spectacular Adirondack horse ranch. 138 acres

Indoor riding arena. Main house, guest houses & magnificent views.

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– CAMPS AND COTTAGES –

Balsams Cottage / $395,000One of the historic Lake Placid Club cottages.7 BR. Seasonal use. Additional land available.

Fish Creek Park / $249,0004 BR camp getaway.

Large screen porch and water access to Upper Saranac Lake.

Adirondack Camp / $328,000Circa 1930’s original Adirondack. 5 BR, 5 BA on 11 wooded ac.

Guest cabin

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– CONDOMINIUMS –

Brookhill / $459,000Beautifully appointed 2 BR, 2 BA luxury condo.

Furnished and lake access.

The Balsams / $479,000Unique Adirondack design. Floor to ceiling fireplace.

3 BR, 3 1/2 BA plus garage. Great value.

Edge of the Lake / $750,000Includes deeded boat slip. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA plus stone fireplace.

Seller financing possible.

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– LAND –

Owl’s Head / $129,000Gently sloping view lot borders state land.

24 acres with electric.

North Trail Farm / $389,000Remarkable 86 acre meadow and woodland site.

Deeded pond access and cabin.

Grouse Creek / From $295,000Private 80 acre preserve with lots ranging from 5 to 20 acres.

Views & Jack Rabbit Trail.

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– ADIRONDACKS –

– ADIRONDACKS –

Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Dear Reader:

We hope that you will find this cross section ofour active inventory both informative and useful. Wehandle some of the finest property offerings in theAdirondack Park.

Established in 1943, Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. isone of the oldest real estate firms in the Adirondackregion. We are recognized as the leader in sales andrentals of luxury homes and elegant waterfront prop-erty. We have some 20 agents and brokers and haveconsistently produced the highest sales volume in theNorthern Adirondack section of local multiple listingservice. Over the last 5 years our total MLS salesvolume has exceeded $330 million.

Merrill L. Thomas is an independently ownedand operated company with a world wide customerbase. We are dedicated to helping you find that perfectAdirondack getaway. Please stop by our office or emailus today at [email protected] foradditional information or guidance.

We hope you have a memorable experience inthe Olympic Village and we look forward to theopportunity of working with you.

Roby Politi, MAI Broker–Owner

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