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Bath 3

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SqFt1,560

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Cottage in the Forest - Your Private Woodland Retreat. Escape to the peace & beauty of nature with this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage nestled on a spacious 1.3-acre wooded lot. Offering 1,560 square feet of living space, this inviting home blends original character with tasteful updates, creating the perfect year-round residence, weekend getaway, or rental property. The welcoming kitchen features beautiful hardwood floors, while the spacious living room showcases a vaulted ceiling with bright painted wood, stunning pine walls, & a cozy wood stove that creates the perfect gathering place, The finished walkout basement significantly expands the living space and includes a recreation room with woodstove, private office, laundry area, & abundant storage, providing flexibility for work , hobbies, or entertaining. Step outside & immerse yourself in the tranquility of the surrounding forest. Enjoy your morning coffee on the large, covered deck, unwind in the screened-in porch while listening to birdsong, or relax on the charming wooden garden patio complete with built-in planter boxes for your favorite flowers, herbs, or vegetables. A fire pit offers the perfect place to gather with family and friends under the stars. As part of the desirable Ausable Acres community, owners enjoy exclusive access to Lake Eaton's recreation area, the scenic West Branch of the Ausable River for fishing & swimming, tennis and pickleball courts, & more than 10 miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, & cross-country skiing--all for a remarkably low annual HOA fee of just $75. Ideally located only 15 minutes from Whiteface Mountain Ski Center and within 30 to 40 minutes of Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Plattsburgh, Lake Champlain, & the High Peaks region, this exceptional location offers endless year-round recreation and convenience. If you've been searching for a private retreat where comfort, character, & nature come together, this enchanting forest cottage is ready to welcome you home.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $389,900

AD Id : 89098091

MLS Id : 208048

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 1.30 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,560

Year Built : 1973

County : Essex

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 10 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Block, Finished, Storage Space

  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood

  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt

  • Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s) Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room Window Features: Double Pane Windows

  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Baseboard, Electric Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1973 Building Area Total: 1560 Construction Materials: Asphalt, Block Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened Private Pool: No View: Forest, Neighborhood

  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Lighting

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 1.3 Acres Lot Size Acres: 1.3 Lot Size Square Feet: 56628 Lot Description: Sloped, Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Wooded

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $389900 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 17.79-1-8.000 Annual Tax: $5577.79

  • Parking Information

    Gravel

    Garage Information

    Pets Allowed: Yes

  • Location Information

    Direction: On NYS Route 9 toward to NYS Route 86 to Au Sable Drive, to Almweg left to Forest Lane to the home. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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MLS: 208048 LISTED BY: Amy Shalton, B.A. Straight Real Estate 518-946-2600 SOURCE: AdirondackChamplain Valley MLS

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