Nan Catskill Mountains, Lake Delaware Farm se yon opòtinite ra pou jwenn yon pati vreman Ameriken eritaj, ki kontinye itilize pa menm fami notab depi 18yèm syèk la. Lake House la pèmèt yo jete yon gade sou stil lavi youn nan fami aristokratik ki pi notab nan nasyon an.
An 1686, mona Ingland lan te bay 160,000 akr bay Robert Livingston. Livingston Manor ak sièj fanmi Clermont, te fè pati anpil de sa ki kounye a se Dutchess ak Columbia konte yo bò larivyè Hudson. Fanmi an te fleri la pandan plizyè syèk. Ak brevet Hardenbergh lan nan 1708, Rèn Anne te bay 2,000,000 akr nan Catskill Mountains bay sèt soumèt fidèl. Nan 1740, Livingston yo soti Clermont te akeri yon senkyèm nan Brevet Hardenberg ki te distribye bay timoun Robert Livingston "Jij la". Gertrude Livingston te resevwa 20,000 akr ane li te marye ak Morgan Lewis, ki te sèvi nan lame Washington pandan Revolisyon an ak te Gouvènè New York. Li te zanmi pwòch ak moun tankou Lafayette, Alexander Hamilton ak Jeneral Washington, ke frè madanm li, Chanselye Robert Livingston, te swete kòm Prezidan.
Santèl la nan akr Gertrude a se Lake Delaware ki se yon bagay majik, kote li ak Lewis te bati premye Lake House la alantou 1787. Peyizaj sa a ki gen plis pase 1600 akr se kokenn, ak ti mòn woulo, prèri, forè ansyen ak bèl vi. Vale a elve byen wo pase nivo lanmè ki bay yon klima fre. Yo apwoche Lake House la atravè yon wout long ki chaje ak wòch istorik ki entèwonp pa pòt an fè delika. Lewises yo te estilye kay yo sou achitekti klasik. Porch la nan kay la, ak kat gwo kolòn Doric ki li, kouri tout longè fasad an devan. Andedan, hall santral la gen yon eskalye vètikay ki gen yon desen inik, ak de salon ki chaje ak solèy yo nan 18yèm syèk la sou chak bò. Soti nan sal sant la, chanm yo ouvri pou ajoute nan 19yèm syèk ki gen bèl detay tout kote—bèl panèl ak desen nan plafon an nan sal manje a, mantèl chimini an fèt an mab, ak planche enkruste konplike. Gen 8 chanm k ap dòmi an total, tout gen twalèt an-suite, plis yon chanm kabann sou etaj la ak pwòp twalèt li ki gen dou bazen ak lavabo. Anplis de sa, gen yon gwo kwizin ki fèt pou manje, yon gwo eskwad ki gen ouvèti bò ak arc, yon sal fanmi, pantri butler, sal labou, sal pou lave ak yon ba sou etaj kò a ansanm ak yon asansè. Kay la gen yon santi cho tankou yon gwo in rural—imprezan nan echèl li men konfòtab selon estanda modèn yo. Ou ka santi prezans jenerasyon manm fanmi distenge—siyatè Deklarasyon Endepandans, sòlda ki dekore, Senatè, Jij, ak baron Gilded Age ki te rele plas sa a kay pandan syèk yo.
Kòm enpresyonan jan kay la ye, se Lake la menm ki voye yon atis sou tout moun ki vizite. Fre, refrechi ak kristal klè, lake la envite youn plonje ladan l 'oswa chwazi veso nan kay bato istorik la ak rache nan kè ou.
Sou tè a kanpe ranpa jaden fòmèl ki elaboratif ki fèt pa renome achitèk peyizaj Fletcher Steele ak bèl vi sou vale a. Eleman estriktirèl romantik ak yon bèl estati Diana chita, ki envite ou imajine jaden yo nan esplandè yo.
Antoure pa vil agreyab, fèm ak peyizaj natirèl ki enpresyonan, pwopriyete a nan pik li te englob se dè milye akr, ak yon mansyon, fèm ki ap travay, estab, ak menm yon chapèl prive, ki evoque romans yon manor Anglè. Estate a kenbe sekrè istwa Hudson Valley a, eta New York ak Revolisyon ki te bay nesans a Konstitisyon Etazini yo. Rich nan istwa ak karaktè, Lake Delaware rete yon repons kaptivan nan lavi riral aristokratik, ideyal pou yon konpoze bucolik oswa yon opòtinite envestisman yon fwa nan onz jenerasyon.

Presiding over a glorious 68 acre lake in the Catskill Mountains, Lake Delaware Farm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of true American legacy, continuously in use by the same notable family since the 18th century. The Lake House allows a glimpse into the lifestyle of one of our nation’s most notable, founding aristocratic families.
In 1686, the English crown granted 160,000 acres to Robert Livingston. Livingston Manor and the family seat of Clermont, made up much of what is now Dutchess and Columbia counties along the Hudson River. The family thrived there for centuries.With the Hardenbergh patent of 1708 Queen Anne bestowed 2,000,000 acres in the Catskill Mountains on seven loyal subjects. By 1740 the Livingstons of Clermont had acquired one fifth of the Hardenberg Patent which was distributed to the children of Robert Livingston “The Judge”. Gertrude Livingston received 20,000 acres the year she wed Morgan Lewis, who served in Washington’s army during the Revolution and was Governor of New York. He was dear friends with the likes of Lafayette, Alexander Hamilton and General Washington, whom his brother in law Chancellor Robert Livingston swore in as President.
The centerpiece of Gertrude’s acreage was the magnificent Lake Delaware, where she and Lewis built the original Lake House circa1787. The landscape of this 1600+ acre parcel is exquisite, with rolling hills, meadows, old growth forests and open vistas. The valley is elevated far above sea level providing a refreshingly cool climate. One approaches The Lake House via a long winding driveway lined with fine, historic rock walls interrupted by delicate iron gates. The Lewises styled their home on classical architecture. The entry portico of the home, with its four massive Doric columns, runs the entire length of the front facade. Inside the center hall is an unusual carved spiral stair, with two sun filled 18th Century parlors on either side. From the center hall rooms spill out into later 19th Century additions with handsome details throughout- fine paneling and ceiling tracery in the dining room, marble fireplace mantels, and intricate inlaid floors. There are 8 bedrooms in total, all boasting baths en-suite, plus a bunk room on the attic floor with its own bath with double showers and sinks. Additionally there is a large eat-in kitchen, grand back stair with arched side openings, family room, butler’s pantry, mud room, laundry room and bar on the ground floor as well as an elevator. The home has the warm feel of a grand country inn- impressive in its scale yet comfortable by contemporary standards. One can feel the presence of generations of distinguished family members- the signers of the Declaration of Independence, the decorated military men, the Senators, Justices, and Gilded Age barons that have called this place home over the centuries.
As impressive as the house is, it's the Lake itself that casts a spell on all who visit. Fresh, bracing and crystal clear, the lake invites one to dive in or take your pick of vessels in the historic boat house and row to your hearts content.
on the grounds stands the ruins of elaborate formal gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Fletcher Steele with extraordinary views over the valley. Romantic structural elements and a lovely statue of a seated Diana, beckoning you to imagine the gardens in their original splendor.
Surrounded by charming towns, farms and awe inspiring natural landscape, the property at its peak encompassed thousands of acres, with a mansion, working farms, stables, and even a private chapel, evoking the romance of an English manor. The estate holds the secrets of the history of the Hudson Valley, New York State and the Revolution that gave birth to the Constitution of the United States. Rich in history and character, Lake Delaware remains a captivating echo of aristocratic rural life, ideal for a bucolic compound or a once in a ten generation investment opportunity. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC