Keuka Lake

This Saturday June 1st, 2013 located in the Coolest Town in the US, stop and pick up some great buys.  You will find sales all over the Hammondsport area.  If the shopping wears you down, there are many great restaurants and pubs to stop and relax a bit over a nice lunch or cool drink.  On the way home, don’t forget to stop at your favorite winery to restock your supply.

It is the great Yard Sale event you have been waiting for.

Shopping, food and wine…enjoy your day up, down and around Keuka Lake.  I will be watching for you !

If not, why not ?  The Finger Lakes with its bounty of farm fresh foods, many organically grown, the hundreds of wineries, the landscape dotted with vineyards and rolling hills, and of course the pristine lakes, makes it a lifestyle that is easy to accept. Many of the wineries even offer award-winning restaurants serving up the local bounty with creativity and panache.  Keuka Lake offers this and so much more.

When you narrow things down to Keuka Lake, you have increased the value of that lifestyle.  Keuka lake offers an array of property types from small vintage cottages to large mega-mansions.  Stop in at one of the restaurants or libation spots and you will find that everyone blends in.  It is all about enjoying the lake.  Conversations overheard include  myriad of discussions usually leading back to an activity on or around the lake.   With its infamous Y shape, the lake has varying degrees of depth.   On the North for of the Y  you will find a shallow area leading up to the Village of Penn Yan.  Because it is shallow, during a normal winter, the lake will freeze over and become a new habitat for ice fisherman, ice skaters and those curious to take a walk across the ice.  In the summer it warms up quickly allowing a comfortable swim.

Boating, diving and of course fishing, are other activities enjoyed on the lake.  And remember, at the end of the day, there are a few restaurants that you can cruise on over to, to enjoy a mid afternoon snack, or a full course, delightful dinner.

You will find an assortment of homes on the market to please every desire from small vintage cottages to multi-million dollar entertainment homes.  Call us and we will find the perfect lakefront home for you !

This information brought to you by Mary St.George, Associate Real Estate Broker at Wine Trail Properties, Your Personal Connection to Lakefront Living, 315-719-8377, [email protected]

It’s that time of the year with the weather breaking and hope closing in of warmer weather and outdoor activities that we start to solidify our vacation plans.  If you will be spending time at a  vacation home on Cayuga Lake, Seneca Lake or the River,Fuzzy Guppies has family fun in mind for you. And it is only a short drive from some of the other Finger Lakes like Keuka Lake. This year while vacationing in the Finger Lakes, take a break from the lake and stop down to see what the fun is all about.  You may even want to try one out. Then stop down to the River Park Grille for a mouth-watering burger.

You can rent canoes or kayaks here, and you can sign your kids up, to romp around in the canal in these giant hamster like balls.  The kids just love them.  Watch the video above and watch some of the fun.

Looking for a vacation home on Keuka Lake, Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake or any of the other Finger Lakes, give me a call and you will soon be enjoying your own vacation home right here in the beautiful Finger Lakes !

This information brought to you by Mary St.George, Associate Real Estate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, 315-719-8377,[email protected]

Kind of a confusing question – right ?  Well, this happens.  A property gets listed for sale and because of addressing errors or 911 changes, the property shows up on a map nowhere near where it should be.   What Keuka Lake property owner with a home for sale wants any confusion when it comes to the location of their property for sale ?  None !

A recent experience for me, was when mapping out some properties for a client for Seneca Lake properties.  On the map, one of the properties showed up on Keuka Lake.  They first wanted to discount the property because it was supposedly on the wrong lake.  I reassured them that it was definitely on Seneca Lake.  Guess what ?  They absolutely loved the property and it is their favorite to write an offer on.  Now what if they decided not to look at it based on the mapping location? 

Sellers are also affected when the property does not map out correctly.  The aerial map above marks out where a listing is located on East Bluff on Keuka Lake.   Not only is the marker on the wrong side of the road, I do not even see the correct property in the picture.

If you want to work with a dedicated Realtor, that insures your property has the right information, is mapped correctly and uses professional photographers, then contact me to set up an initial consultation.  We don’t just list your property.  We assist you in preparing your property to showcase the best features of your lake front home.  We want buyers and other agents to have the ability to find your home both on the ground and from an aerial map. 

Working cooperatively with all agents, your property will sell sooner and for a better price.  The more buyers that can see your property, the greater chance for it to sell.

When looking for a Realtor to market your Keuka Lake home for sale, you know who you should call.  The dedicated team at Wine Trail Properties.

This information brought to you by Mary St.George, Associate Real Estate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, 315-719-8377, [email protected]

Wine trail events are a great way to introduce new people to the area and sometimes to wine itself.  The Seneca Lake Wine Trail has put together their main events for the year, and yes you will find your favored events still going strong.  If you are in possession of a Polar Passport, it is still valid until March 31, 2013.

February 8-10,2013                                                                              

CHOCOLATE & WINE WEEKEND

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March 22-24, 2013

CRUISIN THE TROPICS WEEKEND

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April 26-28, 2013

SPRING WINE AND CHEESE WEEKEND

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June 7-9, 2013

SMOKIN SUMMER KICKOFF

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November 22-24, 2013

NOV DECK THE HALLS WEEKEND

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December 6-8, 2013

DEC DECK THE HALLS WEEKEND

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For more information about any of these events or to purchase a Riesling Passport , contact the Seneca Lake Wine Trail at their website or by calling 877-536-2717

Celebrating 25 years last year as an official wine trail, the wineries have reprinted their highly requested cookbook filled with over 200 tasty recipes as well as wine pairing suggestions.  This cookbook can be purchased at any member winery for a reasonable price.

Remember to choose a designated driver and if you have a group, you may want to consider renting a limo – leave the driving to them.  There are also many great and relaxing places to stay in the Seneca Lake area from B & B’s to vacation homes and Inns. 

So come visit us and see what the wineries have to offer this year. You may even decide to purchase your own vacation home ,,,

This information brought to you by Mary St. George, Associate Real Estate Broker, Wine Trail Properties, Your Personal Connection to Lakefront Living, 3154-719-8377, [email protected]