5 New York Lakefront Lots and Country Ranch Living

Set amid tranquil countryside just minutes from the City of Elmira, this beautifully renovated rural ranch pairs peaceful country living with modern comfort. Completely updated from top to bottom, it’s move-in-ready and designed around an open-concept layout filled with natural light—equally suited to everyday routines and easy entertaining. The kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together seamlessly, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels connected from one moment to the next. Outside, breathtaking countryside views set the tone for unhurried mornings and long evenings, with sunsets as a natural backdrop to the home’s quiet setting. With privacy and convenience thoughtfully balanced, life at 8 Cross Road in Elmira offers a calm, contemporary rhythm grounded in its serene surroundings.

Along the water’s edge in Three Mile Bay, this approximately 33-acre offering pairs broad acreage with about 170 feet of lakefront located across the road—an easy setup for days spent swimming, fishing, and lingering by the shoreline. The lot is slated to be subdivided after an accepted offer, creating a rare chance to secure a sizable waterfront-adjacent parcel with room to shape what comes next. The listing envisions everything from a dream home or cottage to a farmette, or even a family summer compound, with the land providing a flexible canvas for long-term plans and seasonal traditions alike. Two side-by-side lots are available, with Lot 1 outlined at approximately 33 acres. Nearby, Shangri-La is close by, with Sackets Harbor across the lake. Taxes are to be determined as part of a larger parcel.

Size: 33.00 acres

Along the water’s edge of the Swinging Bridge Reservoir, this lakefront building site sits tucked into a quiet cove, offering privacy on a heavily wooded lot with 138 feet of frontage. The driveway is already in place, easing the path from arrival to future plans. Set within The Chapin Estate, a four-season gated residential preserve spanning 2,500+/- acres of forest lands and bordering 14,000 acres of protected conservation lands, the setting is defined by access to 2,000 acres of freshwater reservoirs and trout streams, plus more than nine miles of hiking, biking, and snowshoe trails. Residents also enjoy a members-only Lake Club, security patrol, and concierge services, with a clubhouse and pool nearby. Minutes from Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center, weekends can feel both secluded and connected.

Size: 5.3 acres

Beyond the gates of Chapin Estate, Lot 41 Woodstone Trail unfolds across 5.65 acres of pristine woodland, wrapped in towering hardwoods and pines. Gently rolling terrain and 611 feet of road frontage create a natural setting for a private driveway and a secluded home-site, where the daily rhythm feels unhurried and quietly immersed in the Catskills. Ownership includes access to the Lake Club, the Swinging Bridge and Toronto Reservoirs, and amenities at The Chatwal Lodge—bringing concierge services and year-round outdoor recreation into easy reach. Set in Lumberland, NY, the property sits about two hours from Manhattan, making weekend escapes feel effortless. Beyond the estate, Sullivan County offers hiking, kayaking, fly-fishing, farm-to-table dining, wineries, and live music at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, extending the experience well past the tree line.

Size: 5.65 acres

Beyond the gates, Lot 42 Woodstone Trail unfolds as a sweep of pristine woodland with 460 feet of road frontage in Lumberland, NY. Towering hardwoods and pines frame gently rolling terrain—well-suited to a private driveway and a secluded homesite that feels removed from the everyday. Ownership includes access to the Lake Club, the Swinging Bridge and Toronto Reservoirs, and amenities at The Chatwal Lodge, pairing a quiet Catskills setting with thoughtful touches like concierge services and year-round recreation. Hiking trails are part of the rhythm here, while Sullivan County expands the weekend palette with kayaking, fly-fishing, farm-to-table dining, wineries, and live music at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Just two hours from Manhattan, it’s designed to feel like a getaway.

Size: 8.13 acres