House of the Week: A quiet retreat along Skaneateles Lake

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SKANEATELES, N.Y.— "It's our paradise."

Peter and Marie Duenkelsbuehler have called this three-acre spot on the western shore of Skaneateles Lake home for the last 20 years.

They were drawn to the lake because they liked to swim, but also because the property—on a private road, separated from neighbors on either side by ravines—offered privacy and peace of mind.

The original house needed work, but the Duenkelsbuehlers were not deterred. They spent a considerable amount of time renovating and expanded the home by about 40 percent.

"It's our paradise," Marie Duenkelsbuehler said. "It's a paradise for us."

Surrounded by trees, green lawns and the lake, the property is crawling with wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and grouse. A flight of about 25 stairs off the backyard leads to 183 feet of lake frontage.

The lake and surrounding nature can be seen from the east-facing windows in the living room, Marie Duenkelsbuehler's favorite room in her home. The living room also leads to a deck with pergola and a wood stove, Peter Duenkelsbuehler's favorite feature of the room.

The couple is thinking of moving back to Germany, where some of their children live, but "we're not in a hurry," Peter Duenkelsbuehler said.

They plan to list the house for sale until the end of December. If they don't find a buyer, they plan to stay in Central New York.

"We'll stay here as long as we can and enjoy it," Marie Duenkelsbuehler.

THE DETAILS

Address: 1675 Tamarack Cove, Skaneateles, N.Y., 13152
Price: $1,075,000
Size: 2,296 square feet
Acreage: 3 acres
Monthly Mortgage: $3,823 (based on this week's national average rate of 3.42 percent, according to Freddie Mac, for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with a 20 percent down payment. Fees and points not included.)
Taxes: $13,210 (Based on assessed value of $244,500)
HOA fee: $500 annually
Built: 1979
School District: Skaneateles

Living room: The updated living room has an open floor plan and views of Skaneateles Lake. The Duenkelsbuehlers said the living room is also their prime entertainment spot.

Kitchen: The kitchen opens up to both the dining room and living room as part of the first-floor's open floor plan.

Sun room: Usable three seasons out of the year, the sun room has the best views of the garden, Marie Duenkelsbuehler said.

Bedrooms: The home has three bedrooms, including the first-floor master suite.

Bathrooms: The master bathroom, one of three bathrooms in the home, has a jetted tub, steam shower and double vanity.

Outside: Among the property's unique features is a wooden pendulum bowling game in the woods that the Duenkelsbuehlers brought back from Germany.

Agent:Georgia Yokom
Williams Realty
13 East Genesee St
Skaneateles ,N.Y., 13152
Phone: (315) 283-3000
Email: gyokom@skanrealty.com

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