1930 Waterfront Adirondack Great Camp in Saranac Lake, New York

• Address: 235 Lajeunesse Rd, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
• Price: $1,900,000
• Year Built: 1930
• Size: 3,552 Sq. Ft.
• Land: 1.83 Acres
• Waterfront: 370 Feet of Shoreline
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 4

There is nothing quite like a real 1930 Adirondack Great Camp. This amazing property, known as Camp Smoke Rise, sits right on the peaceful shores of Fish Creek Pond. It was designed by a famous architect named William Distin. It even served as a historic boys camp where famous kids like Jay Rockefeller and the owner of the F.A.O. Schwarz toy store used to summer. You can practically feel the happy memories and history the moment you walk onto the land.

The absolute best part of this home is the jaw-dropping octagonal great room. The ceiling soars 30 feet high, and right in the middle sits a massive fireplace made of local stone. It is a spectacular space where everyone can gather around the warm fire. There is even a cool historic feature here: a large iron hatch in the floor that opens up to a secret stone room below just for storing firewood. It is the kind of fun, unique detail you only find in special old homes.

If you love old houses, the woodwork inside will make your heart skip a beat. The interiors feature real peeled log walls, rustic wooden beams, and beautiful trim made from original birch bark. The craftsmanship shows so much love and care from the workers of the 1930s. The best part is that the camp comes mostly furnished, so you get to keep that wonderful, cozy cabin feeling from day one.

While the home keeps all of its vintage soul, it has been lovingly updated so you can live comfortably. It features a beautifully renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, and a brand-new roof. The builders did a wonderful job making sure the new parts blend in perfectly with the historic charm of the camp.

Outside, you get nearly two acres of land and a huge 370-foot slice of waterfront heaven. The property includes a covered boat slip and a brand-new floating dock. It is the perfect spot for swimming, paddling at sunset, or just listening to the local loon birds. Plus, you can easily take your boat straight out into Upper Saranac Lake for endless summer fun.

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Kelsey Cassidy • kelseycassidy29@gmail.com
Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
Photography Credit: Whit Bissell | Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.