4 Willow Lake Drive | Fishkill Fishkill

$5,950,000 | 5 Beds | 5 Baths (3 Full, 2 Half) | 5,000 Sq. Ft.

Life's finer moments can have no more appropriate setting than this 99+ acre country estate known as Willow Lake Farms. As you enter through the stone pillars of this unique property you'll be captivated by the 5000 sq ft stone home with a slate roof that overlooks a picturesque 5 acre stocked lake with docks. This home was developed by Henry Dubois Van Wyck, the first mayor of Fishkill and at that time was called Knickerbocker Lodge. The property also features a stone, two-family gatehouse that sleeps 12, a lakeside, 2 family cabin that sleeps 8, a 2 bedroom cottage with a 3-season room and veranda that sleeps 6, and a stand-alone conservatory overlooking the valley ideal for artist space, meditation or just relaxation and tranquility. Other buildings include a barn/hen house, 3-car garage and an oversized, handcrafted, log built gazebo w/built in seating. The main house has 5 b/r's, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, L/R with exposed beams, fireplace, built-in, American Chestnut bookcases, window seats and beautifully arched windows with handblown, rose and green glass, dining room w/fireplace and kitchen with butler's pantry. The second floor features the primary, ensuite bedroom offering a library with fireplace and dressing room, 2 additional bedrooms(one with a fireplace) and full bath. There is also a staff wing on this floor which offers 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level of the home is comprised of a rec/family room, office, laundry room, two powder rooms and a changing room with access to a stone patio and the lake. If you love nature's beauty you'll be delighted by the ever-changing mountain views from the multiple bluestone patios that feature a wet bar and a cascading waterfall into a koi pond. You can further your appreciation of this park-like compound on the abundant walking paths and mature gardens with plentiful fruit bearing trees. Enjoy serenity and calm while being just an hour from NYC and 20 minutes from Metro-North and all major roads. OneKeyMLS H6230795

Directions to property: Rt 84 to exit 46 to route 9 south. Turn left onto Van Wyck Rd. and then right onto Willow Lake Dr.

MLS Listing ID: 
OneKeyMLS H6230795
Community Information
School District: 
Wappingers Central
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Estate
Year Built: 
1924
Living Area: 
5,000
Basement: 
None
Interior: 
Cathedral Ceiling(s),Den/Family Room,Dressing Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Formal Dining,Granite Counters,Guest Quarters,High Ceilings,Home Office,Master Bath,Pantry,Wet Bar
Construction
Construction Materials: 
Stone
Exterior Features: 
Dock
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
14
Total Bedrooms: 
5
Total Bathrooms: 
5
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
3
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
2
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Oil,Hot Water,Steam
Cooling System: 
Central Air
Water Source: 
Well
Sewer: 
Septic Tank
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Lot Size (Area): 
86.7
Lot Area Units: 
Acres
Lot Dimensions Units: 
Acres
View: 
Mountain(s),Water
Waterfront: 
1
Water Body Category: 
Lake/Pond/Stream,Lake Fro
Lot Features
Parking Type: 
Attached,3 Car Attached,Detached,Garage,Off Street
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
133089-6255-00-432320-0000
Annual Tax: 
$67,068.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
2/2/2023
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Agent Name: 
Jonathan R Miller
Listing Office Name: 
Joncar Realty Inc