Real Estate

The Renaissance of Route 9 Roadside Motels?

2012-04-24T20:59:22Z

The Olympic Pool at the Wayfarer

Two iconic Schroon Lake roadside motels -- which at one time did a thriving business -- have recently been purchased and after some remodeling will be soon be open for business, Schroon Laker has learned.

The Wayfarer Motel, right next to Witherbee’s Carriage House and the Hermitage Motel, about a mile north of the town center, had been in foreclosure and on the market for several years. Realtor Gary Glebus told Schroon Laker the purchaser was Michael McDonald, a Capital Area businessman.

Glebus confirmed McDonald, who owns a contracting business, planned to renovate both properties. At one time McDonald owned the Hermitage Motel.

The Hermitage Motel

The Wayfarer Motel, with 9 motel units, an Olympic size swimming pool, and a five bedroom home with lakeviews and a two car garage, was listed for sale at $129,000. The Hermitage Motel, listed for $89,000, features 8 units – two which had been recently upgraded – as well as 4 efficiency units with kitchens . The property also features a playground, an in-ground pool and an office with living quarters.

Glebus wouldn’t comment on the final sales prices, but a source familiar with the deal told Schroon Laker both properties went for under asking.

The Gardens Of Schroon Lake

2011-08-14T14:33:24Z

Last Sunday the owners of some of Schroon Lake’s most unique homes and gardens opened their doors and showed off some wonderful designs and renovations.

Those on the tour were treated to a variety of gardens, from natural rock arrangements to formal layouts.

After the tour, Kerry Mendez, owner of Perennially Yours, of Ballston Spa, gave a terrific talk on low-maintenance, ever-blooming perennial gardening.

The event was organized by the Friends of Schroon Lake Library with all proceeds benefiting the library.

Own Your Very Own Summer Camp Or Family Retreat

2011-07-31T13:10:20Z

Back in the 1960s, dozens of campers knew it as Camp of The Pines. Until recently it was known as Sonrise, a religious retreat. Now this 100 acre plus camp is for sale. The camp includes 9 acres on the west shore of the lake with more than 1000 feet right on the lake front.

The property features multiple buildings and meeting rooms, including a two story 6,000 square feet lodge with eight bedrooms and private baths, overlooking the lake, 6,000 square foot conference center and a dining hall with commercial kitchen. And that’s just the beginning. There are many more features and buildings --including a farm house -- on this spectacular property

Listing agent Roger Friedman says there are multiple uses for this site, from a family camp, a summer camp, a retreat or other commercial or residential developments. The asking price is $2,250,000. For information call Friedman Realty 518-532-7400.