Incomparable Otsego Lake Overlook Estate - A rare opportunity to live just two miles from the Village of Cooperstown yet experience the seclusion and privacy of a ±21 acre estate on a quiet country road, set above Leatherstocking Golf Course, with spectacular Otsego Lake views. A tree lined drive leads to the porte-cochère of this W. Parker Dodge designed home with exquisite details throughout. Built in 1977, this gracious 4 Bedroom, 3-1/2 Bathroom ±5,000 SF custom-built home offers cozy intimate spaces, lots of room for family or guests, gracious entertaining, and invites you to reconnect with nature in luxury. The welcoming entry hall opens to the especially inviting 35'x20' living room featuring an elevated room length art gallery, paneled wall with marble fireplace, and wall of windows with panoramic views of Otsego Lake. The captivating lake views continue into the traditional paneled library as well as the master suite with tiled bath and soaking tub. Two guest rooms, a full bath, and a hallway of closets complete this wing of the house. Overlooking the multi-level decks is the dining room, perfect for large dinner parties or intimate dinners. Kitchen with cozy breakfast area, custom cherry cabinets by Rutt Kitchens, offering plenty of storage with pantry cupboards, and shelves for cookbooks. A mudroom/laundry, and maid's quarters with bath - or another guest room, and attached two car garage complete this wing. Large full basement provides extra storage, exercise, or play space. Central air, exterior lighting, full alarm system, and built-in speakers throughout. Extensive landscaping by current owners, including formal gardens designed and executed by Shin Abe of ZEN Associates. Enjoy the best of nature relaxing on the deck taking in the lake and mountain view or hike the woods among the abundant wildlife. This distinctive property offers privacy and seclusion coupled with the opportunity to experience all that makes Cooperstown, "America's Most Perfect Village". Its finest include Otsego Lake - the legendary "Glimmerglass" of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, The Otesaga Resort Hotel and the legendary 18-hole championship Leatherstocking Golf Course, The National Baseball Hall of Fame, historic Doubleday Field, Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers' Museum, The Glimmerglass Festival, Clark Sports Center, Bassett Hospital, Brewery Ommegang, fine shops, restaurants. Cooperstown School District. 3-1/2 hours to NYC.
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