With the 2024 Summer Olympics just over a month away, the games are on everyone’s minds. If you’re house-hunting in upstate New York and interested in being near some Olympics history, look no further than Lake Placid. Home to the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, the area has seen many talents and has commemorative markers of these world-famous events throughout its downtown. And, right now, one prestigious listing in the area could take home the gold for most opulent as it’s asking a whopping $28.5 million.
From the outside, it’s easy to see the natural, rustic setting was taken into account when creating the stone mansion. Sat against the backdrop of the West Branch of the Ausable River and Southern High Peaks, the spaces are positioned to capture the beauty of all seasons.
It’s currently owned by a former Olympian and developer of Lake Placid’s Whiteface Lodge, but the list of esteemed owners doesn’t stop there. The home once belonged to golfer Craig Wood, winner of the 1941 Masters Invitational, as well as George Holley, who invented the Holley Carburetor.
Now onto the home’s interiors, where a somewhat gothic feel pervades throughout. From its cathedral ceilings, wrought iron finishes, and beautiful stonework, there isn’t another home like this around. Spanning over 15,000 square feet, the manor is perfect for entertaining, as well as enjoying the solitude with 70 acres of land putting you far from prying eyes. Five bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms provide ample space to relax and unwind at the end of a long day on the water. If the new owners are more into winter, the home is definitely primed for apres-ski after hitting the slopes at the nearby Whiteface Mountain.
Priced for an elite buyer pool, the listing is represented by Noble Black of Douglas Elliman.