A Great Schroon Log Home

Here's an amazing property about to come onto the market in Schroon, in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in our fine hamlet. And it's priced to sell!

From Brooke Clark:

“Beautifully crafted log home in a very desirable neighborhood. Plenty of room to entertain (over 2000 sq ft) or enjoy peace and quiet in this private heaven. Only 1.5 miles from the town beach, launch, local amenities. A short drive to Gore, Lake Placid and Saratoga. A home like this does not come along often, call me to take a look!”

Check out more photos here. You can contact Brooke at (518) 480-7468

New Owners For Pottersville's Wells House

Rejoice: The Wells House has been sold. The new owners are John MacMillen and his brother. We welcome the next generation of caretakers of this historic landmark with a big round of applause.

Bringing this gem back to life  gives the folks in south Schroon and surrounding towns a place to call their own,  as well as giving Pottersville a much needed punch in the arm.

And it seems the new owners are rearing to go. They are now hiring experienced wait staff, bartenders, line cooks, cooks and a restaurant & bar manager.

We previously reported the historic Wells House was for sale for $299,000, excluding the liquor license. Many considered the sales price a bargain. The three story building comes complete with a turn-key bar and restaurant, with 11 completely renovated rooms – including an owner’s apartment -- two dining rooms and an Adirondack style tavern with an amazing fireplace. It’s literally a stone’s throw from the Northway at exit 26.

We have a call into the new owners and hope to bring you the inside scoop, soon! For information on the jobs, call 518- 494-3616.

Own The Dream: A Restaurant In The Adirondacks

For many foodies in Schroon Lake and beyond, the summer of 2011 will be remembered for the arrival of two entrepreneurs with a dream:  Chefs Shelby Davis and Chris Palmatier, really smoked up Main Street with the opening of Mr. P’s Mountain Smokehouse and Shelby’s Kitchen Therapy, specializing in gluten free treats.

We reported on their year anniversary in this report and if you search “Mr. P’s” on our website you can see a four year history of our reporting about their adventures.

Now, as many folks know, the restaurant is for sale, with the exclusive listing by Brook Clark. Here is how Brook describes the property.

“Live and work in the heart of this quaint village! Desirable downtown Schroon Lake location w/dual zoning for commercial & residential. Historically a successful restaurant w/ full commercial kitchen (neg). Plenty of retail space and two-bedroom apt downstairs w/separate entrance. Potential for expansion or conversion. O- site parking for tenants & municipal parking across the street for customers. Year lease or lease to purchase option available. Bring your ideas for this versatile business/ income property".

Brooke Clark can be reached at  (518) 222-6553

Well, Well, Wells House

Fans of the long shuttered Wells House in Pottersville rejoiced last year at the news that a buyer had been found.

The restaurant, bar and hotel had been vacant for years, after the Champlain National Bank foreclosed on the property. The bank let the liquor license lapse, so whoever purchased the property would have to apply to the state to have a new license issued.

Enter the Beadnell Family, who own and operate more than a dozen businesses in the North Country. The shining jewel of their empire is the Ridin’ Hy Ranch and Resort on Sherman Lake. The family also has a mobile home park and multiple real estate investments.

“The idea was for the Beadnells to get back the liquor license and re-open the property as a bar,” said Heide Lane, from Gallo Realty, in Chestertown, the current listing agent.

“They did get their liquor license, but decided they had too many projects going, so they put it back on the market” 

The current listing price is $299,000, but that does not include the liquor license.

“The license is in the Beadnell’s name. Whoever buys the property would have to get their own license,” Heide said.

You can check out the listing here. In the meantime, if you know of an entrepreneurial chef, who wants to walk into a fully equipped kitchen and bar with ten picture perfect hotel rooms for guests, share this story.