196 Wellington Lane, Cooperstown, NY 13326
$3,950,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
6,168
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
648,173
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$3,950,000
List Date:
3/19/2025
Last Modified:
1/29/2026
Overview
Description
The beauty of Otsego Lake is calling with this rare find - a grand Arts and Crafts style home with guest apartment set on 14.88 private acres and close to 500 feet of breathtaking lake frontage. Every room in the home has been carefully positioned to take in sweeping views of this pristine glacial lake known for its ''Glimmerglass'' appearance and surrounding rolling hills. Whether you're hosting dinner parties or the whole family, there is room for all to gather and make themselves at home in a unique and unmatched setting.
The first floor of the main house is a host's dream with spacious, sunny rooms that flow easily and invite you in. The grand double height entryway and open stairway welcomes your guests making the statement that this house is one of a kind. The generous dining room opens up to one of the centerpieces of the home - the sunny living room with its cathedral ceilings, large stone fireplace and tall windows. The chef's kitchen will certainly become the hub of the home with marble counters, a walk-in pantry, Wolf induction range and refrigerator, and the adjoining catering kitchen. French doors lead out to the stone patio for al fresco dining overlooking the lake. For a cozy evening, head down to the study which offers its own stone fireplace, more picturesque views and a perfect space for unwinding after a long day on the lake. On this floor you'll also find an inspiring office facing the lake (maybe for writing your first novel?) and a full bathroom for guests.
The second floor feels spacious and comfortable with its three bedrooms, two baths and laundry room. The generous primary suite has room for a king bed, sitting area and includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with radiant floor heat, shower and soaking tub. Up to the third floor and you'll find two more bedrooms with a lavish bath in between with both shower and soaking tub. The covered balcony is the ideal spot for morning yoga or taking in the sunset.
This home has been lovingly updated with renovations by a high-end local contractor that include creating a new kitchen, updates to all bathrooms, Restoration Hardware fixtures, finishing the third floor bedrooms, adding a new boiler, Marvin windows, hardwood floors, outdoor terrace, hot tub, gas fire pit, Tesla car chargers, and replacing the septic system. There is also a two car garage with a sweet and stylish one bedroom/one bathroom apartment with a kitchenette upstairs.
And just wait until you get outside to enjoy your expansive property with private lakefront access. Head down to the dock for a swim or take out the kayak or pontoon boat for a ride. Dip into the hot tub while taking in a sunset or enjoy lunch on the enormous stone terrace. If it's a hike you're looking for, the property connects over 300 acres of public land at Glimmerglass State Park (the home of Hyde Hall - a National Historic Landmark) and the Sleeping Lion hiking trail.
While nearby Cooperstown is known for the Baseball Hall of Fame, there is so much more this picturesque upstate town has to offer. For arts and culture, check out the world-class offerings at Glimmerglass Opera - just a canoe ride away from your private dock - as well as the Farmers Museum and Fenimore Art Museum. Dine at the historic Otesaga Resort Hotel or local favorites Blue Mingo Boatyard and Grill and Origins Cafe, known for its incredible menu and unique garden setting. For more recreation try the Leatherstocking Golf Course, Otsego Golf Club, tennis and sailing at the Cooperstown Country Club, or visit the state-of-the-art facilities at the Clark Sports Center. For horse enthusiasts, there is Oakstone Stables in nearby Fly Creek and it is an easy day trip to the races in Saratoga Springs. Less than an hour away are more charming towns like Sharon Springs, Hamilton, and Stamford. You are also under an hour and a half from both Syracuse, Albany, and Windham Ski Club and three hours and twenty minutes to the GWB in N
Listing Details MLS# 20250613
General Property Information
- Bedrooms Total
- 5
- Bathrooms Total
- 5
- Bathrooms Full
- 4
- Bathrooms Half
- Yes
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 6168
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 325
- Living Area
- 6168
- New Construction YN
- No
- Year Built
- 1990
- Garage YN
- Yes
- Attached Garage YN
- No
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Lot Size Acres
- 14.88
- Waterfront YN
- Yes
- Water Body Name
- Otsego Lake
- Basement YN
- Yes
- Stories
- 3
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
- Fireplaces Total
- 2
- Wood Stove YN
- Yes
- Sign On Property YN
- No
- List Price/SqFt
- 640.4
Property Features
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Dryer; Induction Cooktop; Oven; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washer; Wine Refrigerator
Architectural Style:
Arts & Crafts
Basement:
Finished
Door Features:
French Doors
Electric:
200+ Amp Service; Generator Hookup
Exterior Features:
Balcony; Fire Pit; Private Yard
Fencing:
Invisible
Fireplace Features:
Library; Living Room; Stone; Wood Burning
Flooring:
Tile; Wood
Frontage Type:
Lakefront
Heating:
Baseboard; Radiant Floor
Interior Features:
Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; High Speed Internet; Hot Tub; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Laundry Features:
Laundry Room; Upper Level
Levels:
Three Or More
Lot Features:
Lake on Lot; Many Trees; Views
Other Structures:
Garage(s)
Parking Features:
Attached Carport; Driveway
Patio And Porch Features:
Patio
Plumbing:
Mixed
Property Condition:
Updated/Remodeled
Road Frontage Type:
Private Road
Road Surface Type:
Gravel
Security Features:
Security System
Sewer:
Septic Tank
View:
Lake; Mountain(s)
Water Source:
Well
Waterfront Features:
Lake; Lake Front
Wood Stove Features:
Wood
Showing Requirements:
Appointment Only
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 3950000
- Listing Contract Date
- 2025-03-15
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Accessory Dwelling Unit YN
- Yes
- Listing Agreement
- Exclusive Right To Sell
- Owner Name
- Withheld
- Occupant Type
- Owner
Location Tax and Legal
- Street Number
- 196
- Street Name
- Wellington
- Street Suffix
- Lane
- County
- Otsego
- State
- NY
- Zip Code
- 13326
- Town (Taxable)
- Otsego
Remarks and Miscellaneous
- Public Remarks
- The beauty of Otsego Lake is calling with this rare find - a grand Arts and Crafts style home with guest apartment set on 14.88 private acres and close to 500 feet of breathtaking lake frontage. Every room in the home has been carefully positioned to take in sweeping views of this pristine glacial lake known for its ''Glimmerglass'' appearance and surrounding rolling hills. Whether you're hosting dinner parties or the whole family, there is room for all to gather and make themselves at home in a unique and unmatched setting. The first floor of the main house is a host's dream with spacious, sunny rooms that flow easily and invite you in. The grand double height entryway and open stairway welcomes your guests making the statement that this house is one of a kind. The generous dining room opens up to one of the centerpieces of the home - the sunny living room with its cathedral ceilings, large stone fireplace and tall windows. The chef's kitchen will certainly become the hub of the home with marble counters, a walk-in pantry, Wolf induction range and refrigerator, and the adjoining catering kitchen. French doors lead out to the stone patio for al fresco dining overlooking the lake. For a cozy evening, head down to the study which offers its own stone fireplace, more picturesque views and a perfect space for unwinding after a long day on the lake. On this floor you'll also find an inspiring office facing the lake (maybe for writing your first novel?) and a full bathroom for guests. The second floor feels spacious and comfortable with its three bedrooms, two baths and laundry room. The generous primary suite has room for a king bed, sitting area and includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with radiant floor heat, shower and soaking tub. Up to the third floor and you'll find two more bedrooms with a lavish bath in between with both shower and soaking tub. The covered balcony is the ideal spot for morning yoga or taking in the sunset. This home has been lovingly updated with renovations by a high-end local contractor that include creating a new kitchen, updates to all bathrooms, Restoration Hardware fixtures, finishing the third floor bedrooms, adding a new boiler, Marvin windows, hardwood floors, outdoor terrace, hot tub, gas fire pit, Tesla car chargers, and replacing the septic system. There is also a two car garage with a sweet and stylish one bedroom/one bathroom apartment with a kitchenette upstairs. And just wait until you get outside to enjoy your expansive property with private lakefront access. Head down to the dock for a swim or take out the kayak or pontoon boat for a ride. Dip into the hot tub while taking in a sunset or enjoy lunch on the enormous stone terrace. If it's a hike you're looking for, the property connects over 300 acres of public land at Glimmerglass State Park (the home of Hyde Hall - a National Historic Landmark) and the Sleeping Lion hiking trail. While nearby Cooperstown is known for the Baseball Hall of Fame, there is so much more this picturesque upstate town has to offer. For arts and culture, check out the world-class offerings at Glimmerglass Opera - just a canoe ride away from your private dock - as well as the Farmers Museum and Fenimore Art Museum. Dine at the historic Otesaga Resort Hotel or local favorites Blue Mingo Boatyard and Grill and Origins Cafe, known for its incredible menu and unique garden setting. For more recreation try the Leatherstocking Golf Course, Otsego Golf Club, tennis and sailing at the Cooperstown Country Club, or visit the state-of-the-art facilities at the Clark Sports Center. For horse enthusiasts, there is Oakstone Stables in nearby Fly Creek and it is an easy day trip to the races in Saratoga Springs. Less than an hour away are more charming towns like Sharon Springs, Hamilton, and Stamford. You are also under an hour and a half from both Syracuse, Albany, and Windham Ski Club and three hours and twenty minutes to the GWB in N
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2025-03-19T20:18:08Z
- Major Change Type
- New Listing
- Status Change Timestamp
- 2025-03-19
- Back on Market Date
- 2025-03-19
More Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit Information
- ADU Attached YN
- No
- ADU Bathrooms
- Yes
- ADU Bedrooms
- Yes
- ADU Building Type
- Garage Conversion
- ADU Heating YN
- Yes
- ADU SqFt
- 720
Book Information
- Liber/Book
- 1077
- Page
- 226
- Section
- Taxable
Wood Stove Features
- Wood Stoves Total
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Showing Information
- Showing Attended YN
- Yes
Location, Tax, and Legal
- Township
- Other
- School District
- Other
- General Tax
- 11365
- School Tax
- 21752
- Tax Annual Amount
- 33117
- Tax Assessed Value
- 1607100
- Tax Legal Description
- 250 - Estate
- Parcel Number
- 55.00-2-4.02
- Tax Lot
- 55
- Tax Block
- 2
- Zoning
- Yes
- Directions
- From Cooperstown, take NY-80 E, right on Co Rd 53, slight right onto Public Landing Rd, slight left onto Wellington Ln. House will be on the right, *note that the road marker says 198.*
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Induction Cooktop
- Yes
- Oven
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Trash Compactor
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
- Wine Refrigerator
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Arts & Crafts
- Yes
Basement
- Finished
- Yes
Door Features
- French Doors
- Yes
Electric
- 200+ Amp Service
- Yes
- Generator Hookup
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Yes
- Fire Pit
- Yes
- Private Yard
- Yes
Fencing
- Invisible
- Yes
Fireplace Features
- Library
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Stone
- Yes
- Wood Burning
- Yes
Flooring
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Frontage Type
- Lakefront
- Yes
Heating
- Baseboard
- Yes
- Radiant Floor
- Yes
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Yes
- Entrance Foyer
- Yes
- High Ceilings
- Yes
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Open Floorplan
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Yes
- Wet Bar
- Yes
Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
- Yes
- Upper Level
- Yes
Levels
- Three Or More
- Yes
Lot Features
- Lake on Lot
- Yes
- Many Trees
- Yes
- Views
- Yes
Other Structures
- Garage(s)
- Yes
Parking Features
- Attached Carport
- Yes
- Driveway
- Yes
Patio And Porch Features
- Patio
- Yes
Plumbing
- Mixed
- Yes
Property Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Yes
Road Frontage Type
- Private Road
- Yes
Road Surface Type
- Gravel
- Yes
Security Features
- Security System
- Yes
Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Yes
View
- Lake
- Yes
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
Water Source
- Well
- Yes
Waterfront Features
- Lake
- Yes
- Lake Front
- Yes
Showing Requirements
- Appointment Only
- Yes
Listing Courtesy of
Compass Greater NY, LLC
Listing Agent:
Hillary Kolos