76 Saddle Back Way Lake Placid, NY 12946

Set on 8.73 exceptional acres, yet only minutes from Lake Placid's Olympic Village, this 3,200 Sq. Ft. retreat blends comfort, privacy, and direct access to the outdoors. From your front porch, take a short trail walk to deeded access on Alford Pond for fishing, paddling, hiking Seymour Mountain, or even sunrise coffee. Three on-property trailheads connect you to a network for hiking, biking, cross-country and backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, forest bathing and routes leading to the Northville-Placid and Pine Pond Trails, as well as three mountain summits. The level, open lot is ideal for napping in hammocks, swinging, birdwatching from the treehouse, or stargazing by the fire pit. This rare property offers fields of wildflowers, wild blueberry and raspberry bushes, fruit trees, and maples ready to tap for sugaring, all backing up to forever protected State Land for added privacy. After a day outside, unwind in the cast iron claw-foot tub, dine al fresco on the sunny south facing side deck, or lounge with a book on the screened-in porch's daybed. At night, with almost zero light pollution, sit back in an Adirondack chair while listening to the owls and watching the fireflies! Inside, the great room with passive-solar southern exposure, 33' vaulted ceiling and impressive stone fireplace creates a dramatic yet inviting gathering space. The open layout connects to a spacious dining area and Chef's kitchen with Viking stove, granite counters, and radiant in-floor heat. Upstairs are three bedrooms and two newly renovated baths, including a spa-inspired primary suite. The walkout lower level- with one stall garage and private entrance- offers a fourth bedroom, additional bathroom, and flexible open space. The dedicated mudroom with built-in cubbies and a ski tuning bench keeps gear organized for a ski-in/ski-out lifestyle.