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Nov
30
Two Adirondack Properties for Sale Listed by LandVest’s Vinny McClelland Make The Weeks “Best Properties on the Market”
By LandVest
 

The Uplands and Hamilton Lake featured in The Week Magazine as “Best Properties on the Market”

With 3,375± acres of well-stocked timberlands and two pristine lakes, Hamilton Lake represents a rare opportunity in the heart of the Adirondack Park

In the Adirondack High Peaks, The Uplands is a significant Adirondack Great Camp with 26± acres, several buildings, numerous bedrooms, a heated pool and the site of many happy family and friend gatherings.

The Week magazine’s latest “Best Real Estate on the Market” feature was Adirondack Retreats.  Vincent “Vinny” McClelland of LandVest – Keene Valley NY, had two of the five featured high-end listings (see article).

With his  background in land use planning, environmental analysis, site planning and project development, Vinny McClelland has been a valuable resource to owners and buyers of significant properties in the Adirondacks.  If you are interested in buying or selling Adirondack real estate, you can reach Vinny at vmcclelland@landvest.com.  Click for here for additional contact info and click on the property name beneath the photos for more property details.

Northbrook Lodge

58 North Brook Rd, Paul Smiths, NY   12970

$3,800,000

REF #: NY0212 – Under Agreement

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The Uplands

35 Thorne Way, Keen Valley, NY   12943

1,950,000

REF:  NY0279

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Mays Pond

Judson Road, Long Lake, NY   13331

$1,500,000

REF#:  NY0287

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Pinewood

1745 Nys Route 73 Keene Valley, NY   12943

$975,000

REF#:   NY0275

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Bark Eater Inn

124 Alstead Hill Rd, Keene Valley NY   12942

$795,000

REF#: NY0217

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Nov
29
Boston’s Largest Commercial Lease is Good News for South Shore Real Estate Too.
By LandVest
 

Could the news that Vertex Pharmaceuticals is
moving from Cambridge to Fan Pier mean good things
for the housing market on the South Shore?

The news that Cambridge based Vertex Pharmaceuticals will be relocating to Fan Pier in Boston was greeted with predictable applause from city of Boston officials and commercial real estate professionals in the South Boston/Downtown area, but there were cheers from the South Shore as well. Vertex Spokesman Zachry Barber reports that the agreed upon lease term is for 15 years and will include an average annual rent of $72.5 million. The two buildings to be built will total 1.1 million square feet, and will be the new home of thousands of workers. Vertex’s new addresses will be at 50 Northern Ave. and 11 Fan Pier Boulevard.

This new location is ideally situated to take advantage of the commuter transit options from the South Shore communities of Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, and Duxbury. While commuters to Cambridge are more often traveling from the Metro West markets, workers heading to and from Fan Pier and the Financial District have more typically opted for the South Shore communities and the commute by boat or train.

This waterfront Cape-style home in Duxbury is only 33 miles south of Boston with easy access by highway, commuter rail or ferry.

The MBTA boat commute offers convenient hourly travel from Quincy, Hull, and Hingham right to Rowes Wharf or Long Wharf. For commuters, there is also the recently completed Greenbush rail line connecting South Station to Scituate. The walk from Fan Pier to Rowes Wharf or South Station is an easy 5-10 minutes. Real estate experts are expecting to see some commuting patterns change as the Fan Pier location becomes more of hub of employment.

About 20 miles southeast of Boston, this Nantucket Shingle-style home is an easy commute by car, bus, ferry or the commuter train.

Terry Boyle, who works the high end real estate market on the South Shore for LandVest, points to the commuter boat as being a huge attraction for either relocation buyers or families leaving the city. “I have had two or three buyers in the last 12 months, who have fallen in love with the boat commute, the great schools, and the beaches. It’s great to hear they are that happy with the decision.”

For those interested in seeing the expanding inventory of homes and land available on the South Shore, please visit landvest.com

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Nov
21
TUNE IN: Moultonborough, NH Estate for Sale featured on Chronicle
By LandVest
 

Indian Portage in Moultonborough

Indian Portage, a spectacular waterfron compound in Moultonborough, NH will be featured on tonight’s Chronicle, Main Streets and Back Roads: Plymouth, NH.  Chronicle is on Boston’s Channel 5 WCVB.  Tune In!

Click for more information on Indian Portage

Chronicle is a newsmagazine show produced at two Hearst Television-owned New England television stations, WCVB-TV Ch. 5 in Boston and WMUR-TV Ch. 9 in Manchester, New Hampshire. It airs weeknights at 7:30 PM on both stations, offering an informative lifestyle, cultural, and news-related magazine format, most often covering a single topic per broadcast.

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/chronicle/29797624/detail.html

For more info on Indian Portage:

http://indianportage.landvest.com/

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Nov
15
Best Place to Live: Dream Home on Todd Pond in Lincoln, Massachusetts
By LandVest
 

Todd Pond Estate Designed for Fun and Function

Aerial of Todd Pond and Estate

Front exterior of
109 Todd Pond Road Estate
in Lincoln, Massachusetts

Outdoor entertaining spaces
at the rear of the house capture
views of scenic Todd Pond

Completed in 2004, a young dot-com entrepreneur built his dream house on Todd Pond in Lincoln, Massachusetts.  The property, set on ten private acres, was developed in collaboration with the Lincoln Rural Land Foundation and resulted in preservation of 17+ surrounding acres and the linkage of a key piece of the Lincoln trail system.

Designed by Morehouse McDonald, the high tech home was built with “smart” technology including an advanced ground-loop geothermal system for cooling. The 15,000 square foot house with 28 zones of radiant heat is extremely energy efficient and according to the owners costs less to heat than a house half its size.

Outdoor living room with fireplace
and radiant heated floor

The house was built for both formal and casual entertaining. This outdoor living room with a fieldstone fireplace and radiant-heated floor extends the outdoor entertaining season until late fall or even early winter.

The reclaimed ten-pin commercial bowling lane is situated adjacent to the media room and entertainment area. It comes complete with computer scoring and automatic ball return.

Lower level bowling lane is seamlessly incorporated into the entertainment area

Two-level theater features state-of-the-art 120" screen with 1080p projection system.

The home theatre is integrated with the bowling lane seating area so that guests can hop up from a game and hone their bowling skills during half-time intermission – or any break in the action.

Hand-crafted wine cellar
made from oak timbers

Custom built in Europe by the finest craftsmen, this mahogany library was imported and installed on site

Kitchen with custom cherry cabinets
and granite countertops

Making thoughtful use of excess materials on the property during the construction process, the owners had this 1000+ bottle wine cellar hand-crafted from oak timbers that were harvested on site.

The ultimate chef’s kitchen boasts views of the Todd Pond and includes an 11-foot island for food preparation as well as gathering. There is plenty of room for more than one chef at a time and the top-of-the-line appliances, including a custom Lacanche Stove, imported from France, make it a pleasure to cook here.

Bright master bathroom with beautiful travertine marble floors. This luxurious bath features a custom 20,000-stone mosaic floor hand-crafted in Lebanon

Enjoy the view from the family room's curved wall of floor to ceiling windows

Living room with imported
Carrera marble fireplace

Both the family room off the kitchen and the formal living room offer the classic elements of high ceilings, triple-crown moldings and wood-burning fireplaces. In addition, the family room has French doors to the terrace overlooking Todd Pond.

This tennis court/basketball court is just one of many recreational features

The property boasts recreation opportunities for young and old alike.  This hard surface tennis court also doubles as a basketball court. The property links directly to trails allowing one to run, walk, cross country ski, hung or even ride a horse right from home.  Todd Pond offers fishing for bass and other fish and ice skating in winter.

Swimming pool/conservatory

This saltwater maintenance-free pool is a family delight!  Situated right off the kitchen, the pool is enclosed with mahogany window walls on four sides including two 26-foot-wide sliding doors that open to the outdoor patio. The family uses the pool year-round.

19-acre Todd Pond stocked with bass and other fish

This property has it all including ultimate seclusion and privacy with the ability to walk to Lincoln center for dinner or to catch the commuter rail to Boston’s North Station.  The owners chose this location for its easy access to Cambridge, Boston and to private aviation at nearby Hanscom Field.

Click here to see the many systems and features of the house.

LandVestThis blog entry is brought to you by Terrence Maitland (tmaitland@landvest.com) who has been assisting buyers and sellers of Weston, MA Real Estate, as well as distinctive real estate in the Boston area for over 20 years.  Terry and his sales partner Nicole Monahan have achieved a portfolio of record sales in Brookline and Boston environs.

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Nov
14
Maine Real Estate and Waterfront Featured Property: Cragmere-by-the-Sea in Cape Neddick, ME
By LandVest
 

Maine Real Estate and Waterfront Featured Property:  Cragmere-by-the-Sea

Aerial view of residence and studio guest quarters

LandVest, the recognized leader for Maine real estate, waterfront homes and estates throughout New England, offers a rare historic property in Cape Neddick, Maine.

The crowning achievement of distinguished Portland architect Antoine Dorticos, Cragmere-by-the-Sea is a masterful expression of Shingle-style vernacular, with Romanesque entry arches, granite stonework and definitive Arts and Crafts-inspired interiors.

Living room opening to the veranda and ocean views

Commissioned in 1888 by George M. Conarroe of Philadelphia as a summer home for his family,
this residential compound, situated on 1.410± acres, enjoys captivating views of the Atlantic Ocean, Bald Head Cliff, Nubble and Boon Island lighthouses, and the Isle of Shoals.

The main residence presents fourteen beautifully restored rooms, five bedrooms and six baths. The original stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, five fireplaces and views over mature gardens to the sea provide the welcome.

2 story entry foyer accesses all first level rooms

A sweeping staircase
frames the two-story entry foyer, central to the living, dining, library, and exterior terraces and decks. 
A seaside master suite with an observation deck, four additional bedrooms, two with fireplaces, three baths and a center-hall laundry envelope family and guests. A third level features
an office with mesmerizing
sea views, an expansive entertainment room, guest rooms and bath. A studio guest house, built in 2010, extends the Shingle-style personality of the property, steps from the residence.

The two-car garage includes an expansive second floor storage/studio space. A circa 1895 grand residence
with expansive sea views and radiant heat is a rare offering, indeed.

  • Cragmere is a convenient forty-five minutes from Portland, its cultural, recreational, business amenities and transportation hubs, and approximately sixty-five miles to Logan International Airport and Boston.
  • The Town of York and Ogunquit, Southern Maine’s most popular summer resort, features seaside inns, sandy beaches, golf and tennis facilities, popular arts and entertainment venues, and critically acclaimed restaurants and merchant offerings.
  • Cape Neddick presents some of the most spectacular rocky oceanfront along the coast of Maine.
  • Seaside environs along the bucolic shore road between York and Ogunquit are signed by wooded driveways and landscaped grounds.
  • Deepwater marinas access exceptional sailing and fishing along the Maine Atlantic coastline.

A fully modern kitchen with access to the dining room and side deck

Stewardship of Cragmere continues, as restorations acknowledged with a 1999 Maine Society for Preservation Award, the first residential property to receive the recognition, enjoy ongoing refinements during 2009-2010.


LandvestThis blog post is brought to you by William Davisson, who advises and assists distinctive real estate homeowners, and buyers of land, estates and farms in the Portland, Maine and surrounding areas. Contact William Davisson (wdavisson@landvest.com) in our Portland, Maine office if you would like more information about this property or his other real estate listings in Maine.

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Nov
12
LandVest Offers 3 Exceptional Maine Waterfront Properties in High Head Yacht Club Neighborhood
By LandVest
 

MAINE WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
IN HIGH HEAD, HARPSWELL

Landvest This entry is brought to you by William Davisson, who advises and assists distinctive real estate homeowners, and buyers of  land, estates and farms in the Portland, Maine and surrounding areas.

Maine waterfront properties continue to attract buyers.  The incentive of market prices being perceived as investment grade, and the ability to “live the dream”, is a strong attraction.  Significant high-end sales in York, Yarmouth, Islesboro and Mount Desert Island during recent weeks reaffirms that oceanfront property is a desirable asset.

High Head Farm Residence, Harpswell, ME

Best places to live and value can be found throughout Maine oceanfront communities. The High Head Yacht Club neighborhood in Harpswell is a prime example. Cherished deepwater access, world-class sailing, fishing and naturalist venues are enhanced by low property taxes.  High Head is a small community of seventy-five properties, with a long and successful history of attracting residents from many areas of the country.  Charles Bridge, a long time resident and one of High Head’s many distinguished Bowdoin College alumni, describes High Head as “a beautiful peninsula jutting into Harpswell Sound with private waterfront homes enjoying the pleasure of interesting neighbors with diverse backgrounds and experiences.”

The sunroom at Seal Watch accesses elevated deck and waterfront over upper Harpswell Sound

All High Head residents enjoy deeded access to their High Head Yacht Club facility, with its neighborhood boat launch, dock, mooring field and clubhouse facility for social gatherings.

High Head is located only fifteen minutes from downtown Brunswick, two hospitals, Bowdoin College and the Brunswick Executive Airport at Brunswick Landing, the high-tech manufacturing and educational park located on a former naval air base.

Harpswell boasts 216 miles of waterfront, believed to be the most shoreline of any town in America. Naturalists find exceptional shoreline birding while hiking the Harpswell Conservation Trust’s Cliff and Long Reach Preserve trails, kayaking and boating the archipelago of some forty-seven islands.

Refined Coveside living room offers waterfront and southerly views along Harpswell Sound

The cherished quality of life in the Harpswell and Brunswick communities is enhanced by award-winning restaurants, arts and entertainment venues, convenient transportation hubs, high quality healthcare and retirement facilities, along with extensive shopping and business amenities.



LandVest, the recognized leader for Maine real estate, waterfront homes and estates throughout New England, offers three exceptional properties in High Head Yacht Club.

High Head Farm is a beautifully renovated, three-level refined Cape, featuring south and west ocean views over Harpswell Sound and frontage on Mill Cove. Commanding the promontory on 4.6± acres of the original High Head Peninsula farmstead, two parcels are included allowing a house and guesthouse on each.  The original sheep barn, mature gardens of herbs and perennials and an orchard above Mill Cove set the scene.

Seal Watch presents precious privacy in this light-infused residence. Features include a first floor master suite with private sunspace, a seaside guest suite, mahogany decks, remarkable interior finishes, Smart Home technology sound, lighting and electronic amenities, and immediate access to the waterfront.

Coveside is privately sited on 1.80± acres, with 185± feet of waterfront and southerly views along Harpswell Sound.  Completed in 1995, this elegant four-bedroom, three and one-half bath residence presents 4,532± square feet of refined living space, custom cabinetry, crown moldings and a first floor master suite.

For more information on Maine Real Estate for sale in the Portland, Maine and surrounding area contact William Davisson at wdavisson@landvest.com or click for William Davisson’s contact information

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Nov
10
Vermont Blog – Ski Properties
By LandVest
 

New England’s first snowfall with a forecast for more
has warmed the hearts of many a winter sports enthusiast recently.

Vermont's numerous ski resorts
attract thousands of skiers every year

Vermont’s natural beauty and mountain environment provide a striking setting and a true escape from the everyday with some of the best ski and hiking terrain in the East. Located 45 minutes from Burlington, Vermont’s International Airport, a three-hour drive from Boston and five hours from the George Washington Bridge, the area boasts diverse terrain, tons of snow and an idyllic way of life.

LandVest’s  listings in the heart of Vermont ski country offer exceptional opportunities.

Panoramic view of Sugarbush Bowl as seen
from Wakanta in Warren and Waitsfield, VT

“Wakanta” meaning “Mountain Spirit”, is aptly named for it captures the essence of this property.  Set on a mountain hillside on 44± private acres, overlooking a spring-fed swimming pond, Wakanta is surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, and offers full-on views of Sugarbush resort. The well-designed and impeccably constructed 4,750 square foot Vermont vernacular residence has enough room to handle a crowd but is just as easily adept at smaller gatherings with comfort and style.   Wakanta features 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an 8-person steam room and wonderful spaces for entertaining, including a spacious living room with Rumford fireplace and an outdoor heated stone terrace with hot tub.  Located within minutes of two of Vermont’s most popular ski areas, Sugarbush and Mad River Glen, Wakanta also includes a 2-story barn.

Worcester Range Farm, Middlesex VT
- just a few miles to Stowe and the best downhill skiing in the East

Worcester Range Farm offers end-of-the-road privacy and a classic setting of a proper Vermont hill farm with 649± acres of woods, meadows, trails, and stunning mountain views. The historic farmhouse, c1900, was renovated in 1991 and 1997 to the highest standards by Vermont craftsmen leaving the magnificent original features, and adding all the required upgrades. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, a formal living room, a chef’s kitchen, a sun porch, sauna, and all new mechanicals.  It’s location in Middlesex is a few miles from shopping and services in Vermont’s Capital city of Montpelier, and some of the best downhill skiing in the East is in nearby Stowe.

Watershed Farm, Roxbury, VT 570 acres of stunning mountain and valley views provide diverse recreational opportunity for the sports enthusiast

Just over the gap from the Mad River Valley, Watershed Farm also offers incredibly diverse recreational opportunities for the winter sports enthusiast.  Miles of trails wind through this 570-acre hilltop property approached by a mile-long driveway and is absolutely private.  The 6,400 sq. ft. Victorian residence is well-maintained and offers stunning mountain views from almost every one of its 15 rooms as well as from the wide wrap-around porches.  Also included is a 20-stall barn, indoor riding arena and an observatory.

Vermont is fortunate in that we are never over-inventoried with quality properties.  Many of these properties only come available once in a generation.  Although we have only mentioned above the properties that are in the Sugarbush Valley region, there are several other outstanding opportunities with large acreage and with extraordinarily well-maintained and private houses all within a very short distances of major ski areas up and down the Green Mountains.  Please check our website regularly for new property opportunities in Vermont.

For more  information on these or other Vermont real estate for sale, contact Wade BC Weathers Jr .   Phone: 802-651-5392, Email: wweathers@landvest.com

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Nov
9
The Mandarin Oriental in Boston, MA
By LandVest
 

The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental in Boston, MA:
LandVest’s Listing Offers Luxury, Location and Convenience

Panoramic view of Charles River from the terrace of
this outstanding 6,111 sq ft residence at the Mandarin

Looking for Boston’s highly coveted address? You will find it at 776 Boylston Street – in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay – home of The Mandarin Oriental. This spectacular five-star hotel and residential complex was completed in 2008, with some 49 luxurious private residences with full hotel and dedicated concierge services.

On the day the doors opened, The Mandarin Oriental residences were already sold out, as the new residential owners had contracted for their units in some cases years earlier, before the ground had even been broken on the 14-story building adjacent to the Prudential Center.

Living room has stunning views on
three sides and access to two terraces

The complex was the brainchild of developers Steve Weiner and Robin Brown, the latter a former hotelier who knew exactly what would appeal to a clientele interested in the ultimate luxury, convenience and location. The pair, with an able assist from CBT architects, who designed the building, fashioned a product filled with the finest amenities.

What is it that attracts residents to the Mandarin and commands some of the highest prices in Boston? Start with high ceilings, walls of glass, terraces and outdoor spaces (in many cases), and top quality design and materials. Next, the vibrant location with fine dining, chic boutiques and bustling activity at every turn. Add in the full concierge services, from valet parking (or self-park) to package delivery and a staff that anticipates your needs. Mix in full hotel services at your fingertips including catered cocktail and dinner parties in your own home, and you have a wildly successful formula. This is the place to be.

Entertain on a grand scale in this dining room with terrace access and breakthtaking views

The most outstanding listing at the Mandarin Oriental at present is LandVest’s Unit West 11-B, a 6,111-square foot residence that offers generous and luxurious spaces, not to mention views on three sides, including the panoramic tableau of Back Bay roof tops and the Charles River – from Fenway Park to Beacon Hill.

The master bedroom suite
offers "his and hers" baths

The unit offers abundant natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows and two outdoor terraces.

The floor plan reads like a single family home and includes a large dining room and living room, each with incredible views, access to outdoor space and gas-log fireplaces.

The family space offers a luxurious master bedroom with his and hers closets and full baths, along with two generous family or guest bedrooms with en-suite baths. A walnut-paneled library with fireplace also commands stunning views.

The offering price of Unit West 11-B, one of the largest units at the Mandarin, is $12,500,000

By way of comparison, since its 2008 opening, the Mandarin Oriental has experienced 17 sales and resales above $6 million, including five above $10 million. The per square foot prices have ranged as high as $2,475.

This unit is the largest and most desirable unit offering one-floor living available in Boston at this time.

LandVest This blog entry has been brought to you by Terrence Maitland (tmaitland@landvest.com) who has been assisting buyers and sellers of Weston, MA Real Estate, as well as distinctive real estate in the Boston area for over 20 years. Terry and his sales partner Nicole Monahan have found homes for buyers that were not yet for sale, and have achieved a portfolio of record sales in Brookline and Boston environs.

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