Temple Prospect Farm In New York

Not many of us have million-dollar budgets for home-buying. But it sure is nice to dream!

Temple Prospect Farm for sale in New York stat

This incredible 1820 Greek Revival Farmhouse property is for sale in Skaneateles, New York for $1,950,000.

It is called Temple Prospect Farm – quite an intriguing name.

Temple Prospect Farm for sale in New York stat

This 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom home is situated on 2.6 acres on the east side of Skaneateles Lake, 3 miles from the village, and is one of the oldest surviving farmsteads in the Skaneateles Valley.

Temple Prospect Farm NY

Temple Prospect Farm has been kept in pristine condition by the current owners.

Temple Prospect Farm NY

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Apart from the original 1820 farmhouse, there is a finished barn connected to the house by a breezeway.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

The lakeside of the house (always referred to as the front of the house), has a grand covered veranda with thick pillars.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Let’s have a look inside…

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

The interior is everything you would expect: rich with history but comfortable and cozy – as a farmhouse should be.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

There is a formal yellow living room.

And an informal red family room…

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

The kitchen is a showpiece of country-luxe:

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

It has the most perfect reading corner by the hearth…

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Imagine being cuddled up in that comfy chair with a good book and the smell of pumpkin pie wafting out from the oven.  Bliss!

Not all the bedrooms are shown in the listing photos but this large one with a bank of windows is featured:

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Every corner of this dwelling emanates coziness.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Now let’s have a look inside the finished barn.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Gorgeous – in a cabin-esque way.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

And look at the fabulous library area:

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Apart from the finished barn, there are several picturesque outbuildings.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Closer to the lake, 3 small ‘temple-form’ Greek Revival structures have been added. These are what give the property its name: Temple Prospect.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

The small temples include a hilltop Tea House with scenic views of the lake; as well as a Gazebo & Loggia on the lakefront.

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Stunning!

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Are you buying those lottery tickets?

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

At the end of the day, only millionaires can afford a place like this. Can you even imagine the property taxes?

Temple Prospect Farm is a hallmark of Upstate New York Finger Lakes Region

But we can always dream.  🙂

 

Source:

https://www.century21galloway.com/real-estate/new-york-state-alliance-mls/residential/property/s1363814-2830-e-lake-road-skaneateles-ny-13152/

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