5 One-of-a-Kind New York Retreats from Lakefront to Pastoral Living

Along the water’s edge in Silver Bay on Lake George, this Craftsman retreat commands 323 feet of pristine shoreline and sweeping lake and mountain views from nearly every room. Set on 1.1 acres, the 5-bedroom, 5-bath layout balances entertaining with everyday ease, moving from curated indoor spaces to patios, pergolas, gardens, and a hot tub. The chef’s kitchen pairs premium appliances with a fireplace, while the living room layers warmth with a stone fireplace and a wet bar. A luxurious primary suite is complemented by a spa-like bath, plus a second-floor family room and a private guest suite over the garage. Practicality meets craftsmanship in a 3-bay garage with workshop, a full finished basement, custom woodwork, cathedral ceilings, and stained-glass details. Offered mostly furnished, it’s a seamless lakefront rhythm from day one.

On W Saile Drive in Batavia, this custom-built residence looks out over the Genesee County Airport, turning arrivals and departures into a daily backdrop. Inside, heated floors run throughout, including the four-car garage, which also features heated floors and a driveway warmed for five feet from the house. The gourmet kitchen pairs custom burled chestnut and walnut cabinetry with hickory floors and a black walnut island, plus a walk-in pantry close at hand. Open to the dining and living rooms, it connects to a gas fireplace and French doors that extend life to the patio. A dedicated entertaining room adds a bar, another gas fireplace, black walnut floors, and doors to the patio and in-ground pool. The first-floor primary suite includes double vanities, a walk-in tiled shower, and a jetted tub, with laundry nearby. Upstairs: 2/3 bedrooms, two full baths, a loft, and a balcony for plane-watching. Outdoors, a natural gas grill, wood pizza oven, and fire pit keep evenings lingering.

Along the water’s edge on East River Road in Grand Island, this nearly three-acre, three-parcel property pairs over 200 feet of frontage with unobstructed views that lend a rare sense of privacy. The main house offers more than 3,000 square feet, anchored by two full primary suites and an easy flow for entertaining indoors and out. Thoughtful updates include a 2022 kitchen, a 2022 first-floor primary suite, and 2022 HVAC upgrades with radiant heat. Across River Road, a garage building adds an office/rec room, a full bath, and an attached one-car garage, with additional space below for four more cars or seasonal storage. Farther back, a barn—once a horse stable and workshop—expands the possibilities, while three full docks invite life on the water.

Set on 4.25 lightly wooded, private acres along a quiet country road in Saugerties, this one-of-a-kind hexagonal mid-century custom home balances seclusion with easy access to the Catskills. Inside, thick hand-built doors open to a dramatic circular open plan centered on an atrium staircase with clerestory windows and a striking modern fan. Vaulted living and dining areas glow with floor-to-ceiling windows, divided by a contemporary two-way, glass-enclosed stone gas fireplace that keeps the space both connected and intimate. Wood-clad walls and seamless deck access extend daily life outdoors, with a pergola-covered deck for coffee and evenings under the stars. The eat-in kitchen pairs custom wood cabinetry with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pot filler, hidden pantry, and generous island. A lower-level family room, workshop, storage, and a 22 x 30 extra room with exterior entrance invite flexible living, work, or creative use.

Set on a storied stretch of the Hudson Valley, The One Eyed Horse Sanctuary blends living history with the steady rhythm of a working, turn-key farm. Once the private creative refuge of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, the property still holds his hand-built studio, tucked among the greenery and ready to inspire its next chapter. Rolling, fenced pastures and professional paddocks frame a master barn with a dedicated tack room and four classic stalls, alongside outbuildings that support daily life with a spirited herd and a cherished community of sanctuary animals, including pigs, goats, and cows. Inside the meticulously restored Colonial farmhouse, a sun-drenched, chef-inspired kitchen flows to a formal dining room, while four bedrooms and 2.5 baths balance oversized retreats with a cozy, cottage-like room. Even in quiet seclusion, Warwick’s boutiques and dining remain close at hand.