luxury houses with sea view for sale Skaneateles, United States

Craftsman style ranch boasting 2900+ sq ft, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, lake views and the ability to hoist / moor a boat on beautiful Otisco Lake. This stunning custom home is situated on 1.45 acres in the Marcellus school district and seamlessly blends a vacation home feel with year-round living at it's best. Truly a well-built showplace; offering Cherry hardwoods and Mission style accents thru-out. The first floor features a kitchen with custom made Cherry cabinetry, stainless appliances, soapstone counters and center Island, sizable walk-in pantry, and a charming dining area opening to a massive covered deck affording views of Otisco Lake. The Great room offers ample room for entertaining, water views, and is centered on an Arts & Crafts mantled gas fireplace. There are three bedrooms on this level; a primary suite with walk-in closet and nicely appointed renovated bath; two additional bedrooms, spa-like hall bath, home office and multiple closets / storage areas. The finished walk out lower level features a second primary suite, including full bath; expansive rec room with kitchenette; utility room and storage. The beautifully and practically designed outdoor spaces incorporate mature landscaping, sizable patio, covered porch, and carport (designed / built for all-weather protection). Also conveying, 50 ft of shared lakefront located down the street and owned by 5 families. This wonderful opportunity to be on the lake allows for dock access & use, hoist or mooring availability, and personal watercraft storage (no parking on this parcel). This versatile property is perfect for single family living; lower level providing in-law, nanny, visiting guest space; or potentially a great vacation rental investment!

Pristine and lovingly restored cottage with 138' of private lakefront and unparalleled views of Owasco Lake. This special property nestled on 2/3 of an acre in a private neighborhood of seasonal and year-round homes offers an exceptional retreat experience; cottage in near perfect condition, expansive shale beach with lakeside storage and dock, multiple decks, and classic 3 seasons porch. This charming 3 bedroom one bath bungalow features wood floors and traditional knotty Pine walls and ceilings throughout. The open floor plan offers an updated kitchen with breakfast bar, Great room with wood burning fireplace, first floor laundry, custom-built kitchen prep area and pantry, and the aforementioned screened in porch (a spot no one wants to ever leave). Although, considered seasonal, this vacation home is insulated with propane heat to prolong use for much of the year. The waterfront beach accessed by well-built stairs hosts a dock and lakeside boathouse great for storing kayaks, chairs, and all the play toys needed for the beach. Two sheds are topside and provide convenient storage for everything else. Exterior entertaining for large parties is effortless on the two attached decks and grassy yard with mature trees. Additionally, parking is available to accommodate up to 6 vehicles. This lovely property is truly an uncommon destination to enjoy lakeside living in at its best; all the hard work has been done, vacation awaits.

Quintessential waterfront cottage with 66 ft of level private frontage, one of a kind stone boathouse and terrace; situated on 2/3 of an acre on the east side of Cayuga Lake. This 2 bedroom one bath vintage cottage is a visit back in time; summers spent at camp. This easily accessible bungalow offers up a cozy Great room / kitchen combo (with antique wood stove), large covered 3 seasons porch, 2 good sized bedrooms and bath. The exterior spaces include an attached lakeside deck, vast grassy yard that stretches from the shoreline across the lane and beyond, carved stone waterfront deck, and functioning stone boathouse (lightly used stored boat conveys) with sundeck above. This charming property, surrounded by newly constructed year-round homes, and served by public water and sewer, can certainly be enjoyed as a generational getaway for many years to come or given the sheer size of the lot; offers buyers the opportunity to build a new home or additional structures. Positioned just outside Union Springs, this location is conveniently minutes away from Aurora, and within 30 minutes to both Ithaca and Skaneateles; towns with vibrant restaurants, shopping and vacation activities. Cayuga Lake, the longest of the Finger Lakes, and second largest, is known for its wonderful boating and fishing, and access through the Erie Canal to other major waterways.