Description: Listed by ERA VP REAL ESTATE/VACATION PROPERTIES GROUP
A venerable English Tudor stone mansion inspired by Winston Churchill's country estate, 'Chartwell', is the centerpiece of "The Woods", an 11-acre lakefront estate in the Village of Bemus Point, NY, on Chautauqua Lake and a short boat ride to the world renowned Chautauqua Institution. The formal entry hall has a massive carpeted stairway up to the second floor balcony. The sunken living room is richly paneled, has marble fireplace, French doors to a glass-enclosed terrace overlooking the lake. The formal dining room has a large bay window & French doors to the terrace. The equipped kitchen has a cozy breakfast area which gets the morning sun. The library has walls & floor of stone & large windows overlooking the orchard, formal gardens & reflection pool. The 2nd floor comprises three wings. In the center is the master suite with fireplace, lake view, dressing room and full bath. The west wing has two large bedrooms and a full bath. The east wing has two large bedrooms with two-room full bath and wardrobe area. Also, off the balcony are upstairs kitchen/laundry, cedar & linen rooms. The finished third floor can be guest room, hobby or rec room. Its stair leads to the kitchen. There is a walk-in attic. The 3-car carriage house has an attached townhome-style 3-bedroom apartment. At the far east corner of the property is a four-unit Villa and a Victorian cottage with modern kitchen, dining area, large living room with stone fireplace, one large bedroom, full bath, laundry and a quaint covered porch with swing. These 6 units bring in a handsome income. Tucked away from the outside sounds and activity, this peaceful setting is one block away from shops, restaurants, the floating stage with summer concerts, village park, beach, bank, P.O., school. Come to Bemus Point, you'll never want to leave.
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