Tranquil Lake Living! ?Location, Location, Location. ?Privately s $3,999,000

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Tranquil Lake Living! ?Location, Location, Location. ?Privately situated on one of the most desirable lakes in NYS. ?Located at the least populated north end of Lake Otsego, ?Swanswick? sits between a ten acre pond and a ten-mile long lake. This home is private and secluded, yet within 8 miles of the Village of Cooperstown. This late 1700s home has been tastefully and meticulously brought to modern standards over the years, and its true character will shine the moment you walk through the door. Set on 27 acres with a manicured lakefront lawn, this home enjoys stunning views of Otsego Lake and access with 578 feet of direct waterfront. Hear nothing but the sounds of tranquil and trickling water, whether it's from the 10 acre pond out front, the brimming shores of the lake or the steady flowing stream to the golf course next door. The buffer between the main road and the home will make you feel like you're living in the secluded countryside. Aside from the incredible location on the shores, the property also boasts gardens and landscaping from the front yard pond, all the way to the serene lake. Outdoor entertaining spaces include a stone patio near the water, a gorgeous Trex deck off the living room with custom oval railing that mimics the historic shape on the front of the home, and a stone patio with walls that is walkout from the basement to the sprawling lawn. Inside, take in the history as you're greeted immediately by a large family room, complete with wood burning fireplace, older wide plank hardwood refinished flooring and crown molding. All walls and ceilings have been restored by the current owner, and not a crack can be seen! The first floor also contains a living room with direct lake views, first floor master suite with remodeled and expanded bathroom and walk-in closet, guest suite with private bath, parlor room with built-ins, incredible skylight, arched wall detail and gas fireplace, spacious kitchen with European AGA stove, formal dining room with built in wet bar and original cabinets. As you venture upstairs, you?ll immediately be greeted by a quaint library. There are 4 additional bedrooms and two full baths. The walkout lower level boasts two additional bedrooms for a total of 8 bedrooms, full bath and living room, and would make an excellent in law suite or apartment. The home is finished with an exquisite garden room with high pressure water system, wrapped with windows allowing beautiful natural light. Finally, there is a separate finished barn and pole barn that can host over 12 vehicles, a car lover's dream! The structure is surrounded by pastured land, perfect for growing vegetables or expanding the gardens that already flourish on the property. It also has an apartment, wine room and car wash bay. This historic abode is truly remarkable, you have to see it to properly experience it.