$435,000
FOR SALE6590 Lake Road South
Sweden, Ny, 14420
MLS #R1676215
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Building: -
5 Beds
3/- Baths
3869 sqft
$ 112.43 /sqft
Illustrating one of the most enchanting architectural styles to emerge from 19th-century America, this Carpenter Gothic home and barngracefully positioned at the corner of Lake Road South and Reed Roadfeel as though theyve been lifted from the pages of a storybook. Inspired by the European Gothic Revival movement, the property offers a rare chance to own not just a home, but a piece of living history in a world of cookie-cutter construction.Built in 1849 for John B. Reed, son of Swedens first Town Supervisor, and reflecting the influence of celebrated designer Andrew Jackson Downing, the home stands as a testament to craftsmanship and character that has endured for generations. Steeply pitched roofs, intricate woodwork, vertical siding, and ornate trim create a silhouette that is both striking and timeless.Inside, the home invites you to become part of its story. Spacious bedrooms, soaring ceilings, and a full walk-up attic offer both comfort and possibility. Two staircasesone a graceful, curving centerpiece, the other a practical secondary passagespeak to the homes thoughtful design and historic functionality. Carefully considered updates, including replacement windows, a newer boiler, modernized electrical, fresh paint, and selective flooring and fixture enhancements, ensure that todays conveniences complement its historic soul.Outdoors, the rhythm of life slows. Two welcoming porches and a private concrete patio tucked behind the home create intimate spaces for quiet mornings or gatherings with friends and family. Nearby, the multi-story Gothic barnsheltered by a newer roofstands ready for its next purpose, whether as a workshop, studio, or imaginative restoration.With a double septic system already in place, the property is uniquely suited for a return to its past life as a bed and breakfast, or for new possibilities in short-term rental ventures within the Town of Sweden.6590 Lake Road South is more than a residenceit is a legacy entrusted to its next steward, offering the rare opportunity to preserve the past while shaping its future.
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