Property Description
Direct lakefront on pristine Arnold Lake with 325 feet of shoreline and 4.13 acres of serene privacy, including two forested acres across the road with potential for future development. This rare lakefront compound offers a unique blend of character, comfort, and income opportunity in an area long cherished as a summer retreat.
The 4-bedroom main house is the last remaining original structure on the lake—one of the first two homes ever built here—originally known as Seven Geese and later Oak Shores. Rich in history and thoughtfully maintained and improved, the home offers beautiful lake views, white beam ceilings, a stone fireplace, year round enclosed porch/sunroom, formal dining room, a modern galley kitchen, laundry, and a newly renovated bathroom with walk-in shower.
Above the detached, oversized two car garage is a spacious, fully furnished loft apartment with expansive lake views and a strong seasonal rental history. Whether used for guests or as an income-producing short-term rental, it adds versatility and value to the property.
At the water’s edge, a charming outbuilding once served as a small store and later a children’s playhouse. Today, it functions as a shed but could easily be reimagined as a creative studio, lakeside bunkhouse, or retreat space. The land gently slopes to the lake, where two docks provide effortless access for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Included in the sale are both a ski boat and fishing boat—everything you need to begin enjoying lake life from day one. Located just 20 minutes from Cooperstown, with its world-class attractions, and 20 minutes from Oneonta, this is a rare opportunity to own a legacy property on one of the region’s most sought-after lakes—ideal as a private retreat, investment property, or a bit of both. Year-round enjoyment in a timeless setting.
