Timelessly renovated 1918 schoolhouse with spectacular views of the convergence of the Schroon and Hudson Rivers and the magnificent Adirondack Mountains. Located in Warrensburg, NY, this welcoming, comfortable home blends classic craftsmanship, antique charm, and modern amenities. Features craftsman-style woodworking, a granite and slate kitchen, master bathroom with large Jacuzzi, antique decor, cathedral living room ceiling, river stone fireplace, sun room and upstairs dormitory with private bath.
Experience the uniqueness of this extraordinary home -- it is a work of ART inside and out. This one hundred year old, fully renovated schoolhouse is a mix of antique furniture and modern amenities. There are mountain and river views from every window - a truly amazing kitchen and backyard with acres of mindfully groomed and wilderness trails for hiking and skiing.
FOUR BEDROOMS
Each of four bedrooms features luxury mattresses and freshly laundered fine linens.
Bedroom 1 - (1) Queen / Private entrance from back porch
Bedroom 2 - (1) Queen
Bedroom 3 - (1) Queen (1) Full Futon
Bedroom 4 - (1) Queen (1) Full Futon (2) Twin
WASHROOMS
The house has two bathrooms, one on the main floor (en-suite/Bedroom 1 & main hall) and one on the second floor. Bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths are supplied.
Washroom 1
- Two person jetted tub with rain-shower, hand held and standard shower fixtures.
- Granite vanity with vessel sink and drawers
- Private entrance from Bedroom 1
Washroom 2
- Tiled shower
- Private washroom for Bedroom 4
KITCHEN
The well-appointed kitchen features a large granite island, slate and copper walls, illuminated arched ceiling alcove, and a river-view breakfast porch. The kitchen is outfitted with:
- Granite Island (Seats 4)
- Large Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave and Toaster
- Dishes, Glassware, and Utensils for (14)
- Coffee and Tea Station
- Stainless Cookware and Bronze Fixtures
- Cutting Boards and Serving Pieces
- Select Condiments and Cooking Oils
- River Views
- Sound System Speakers
LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM
Interior river stone pillars frame the dining area, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace warms the living room. The living room has a large screen SMART TV and surround sound stereo system.
- Dining Room seats 6-8 guests / Adjoining Sun Porch table seats 6-8
- Entertainment Center with Wi-Fi, 40" Smart TV, VCR, Surround Sound Stereo
- Fireplace/Firewood
- Comfortable seating
SUN ROOM
A radiant heat, tiled Sun Room overlooks a grand flagstone back porch with mountain views.
- Dining area with seating for 6-8 guests
- Comfortable goose-down couch
- Game closet with cards, poker chips, and board games
PORCH AREA
Outside the sun room is a large, back porch with rustic dining table (seats 6-8), outdoor fireplace, fire pit, grill and outdoor seating with river and mountain views.
GAME & BILLIARD ROOM
The Billiard Room offers a brilliant view of the Schroon River and features an armoire stocked with classic games for all ages, and craft supplies.
LAUNDRY ROOM
A washing machine (detergents), dryer, and iron/ironing board are available for guest use.
THE PROPERTY
Walking out the back door, you can explore more than 200 acres of wilderness with established trails including an old railroad bed leading to a spring-fed pond. A four minute hike leads to a beautiful cascading brook, an overlook tree house, and a post-and-beam Adirondack Tree House "in-progress". The Schroon river is a stone's through from the wide driveway, across Rt. 418.
ACTIVITIES
There are endless recreation opportunities right outside the back door and established trails to explore within a short drive. Enjoy the charming camp fire right off the back porch. Canoe or fish on Saini Pond, or the Schroon or Hudson Rivers, which are all a short walk from the house.
In the winter, there are miles of trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing , or take a 3 minute drive to our neighboring ski hill, Hickory. Outside the back door is a perfect sledding hill, parents can join in or sit inside the warm sun room and watch their kids sledding, building snowmen, igloos, and snow angels, and making amazing childhood winter memories. Stand or sit around a warm outdoor, porch fire pit drinking hot toddies, mulled cider or your favorite guilty pleasure.