16 South Shore Rd, Wanakena, NY 13695

Property Description

Welcome to your Oswegatchie Riverfront Adirondack retreat located in the hamlet of Wanakena, N.Y.! This property sits on the edge of the Cranberry Lake 50-mile trail. You can hike, cross country ski, snowmobile or explore right out your back door. This is a 1 story, 2-bedroom (could be 3), 1.5 bath year-round home with 177 feet of river frontage and 4.5 acres bordering thousands of acres of state land. After watching the deer and other wildlife from your enclosed porch with wood stove, you enter the home into the kitchen and eat-in Dining room. The full bathroom, located off the kitchen, leads to a small sitting room/den and guest bedroom. The Livingroom has original hard wood floors and natural lighting which accentuates the beautiful and cozy stone fireplace with woodstove insert. Off the Livingroom is a large office which could be converted to another bedroom, a large laundry room and primary bedroom with storage space. The home has a 1 car attached garage, and an outside shed for storage. Acreage includes an attached lot which could be the place for a new build, and across the road is the Oswegatchie River. Located in the town of Wanakena you have a boat launch for direct access to Cranberry Lake and a local store with all the basics is just a short walk away. The Wanakena community has water frontage on Cranberry Lake, one of the largest and most remote lakes in the Adirondacks, with most of its shoreline being in NYS Forever Wild Land. Recreationalists enjoy endless hiking opportunities to include the 5 ponds wilderness area, Cat Mountain, Bear Mountain and many others as well as boating, kayaking, canoeing, snowmobile and UTV trails. Home to the SUNY Environmental School of Forestry (Ranger School), the community also enjoys a summer concert series under the gazebo with neighbors and other summertime activities. Visitors and Residents love the calm and beauty of Wanakena! It is a true Adirondack hamlet where everything wilderness calls home. Neighboring Star Lake about 15 minutes away boasts a golf course, hospital, pharmacy and fire department. Municipal water, private sewer and high-speed internet available. MORE PHOTOS COMING SOON! You won't want to miss out on this one! PRIVATE SHOWINGS BEGIN OCTOBER 5! Call to schedule your tour today!!!