Island Mansion New York

Watch Island is a private island in the Thousand Islands region with a magnificent 6500 square foot Victorian mansion conveniently located between Clayton and Alexandria Bay near the Thousand Islands Bridge. The home features 10 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on 1.3 acres. The mansion features all modern amenities and also has a large boat house and extensive...
docking facilities. The property is also available for rent.   The house was built in 1903 by Walter Jerome Green Jr. of Utica, NY.  Mr. Green was director/vice president/treasurer of Savage Arms

Corporation where he worked for 25 years. He was President of Utica Investment Company, resident Utica City National Bank and Director of First National Bank and Trust Company.

Mr. Green was Rear Commodore of the Frontenac Yacht Club and had a 75' Yacht named Verdi according to the June 6, 1909 New York Times.

Watch Island is one of the 1000 Islands set in a tranquil bay overlooking the St Lawrence Seaway. It is a restored 100 year old Victorian home with spectacular views of ships, sunsets, 1000 Island Bridge, and the Rock Island Lighthouse. Diningroom is a large gracious room seats 6 to 16+ with 12 windows overlooking the seaway and evening sunsets. Comfortable living room furnished in antiques with piano, fireplace and views of the river. Country-size, full-service, eat-in kitchen and pantry. The house is surrounded by 4 furnished porches with breathtaking views..one enclosed in glass/ screens. All baths have claw-foot soaking tubs/showers. Boathouse with deep water and plenty of dock space. Crystal clear water for swimming. The house was originally built with servants quarters if anyone wishes to bring a nanny and cook there is plenty of room. The grounds are manicured and plenty of room for outside games, sports or just relaxing in the hammock.

A charming and unique part of the world nestled among 1,800 enchanting islands in the St. Lawrence River. Rich in history and exciting historical activities such as a French Festival, tour & enjoy tea in lovely castles, ride in antique boats, partake in boat auctions, picnic on island parks where children play on old fashioned playgrounds, stroll thru villages with gingerbread houses that take you back to the turn of the century, dine on the front porch of grand old hotels. Delight in the stories of people who lived year-round on islands... who went to school in a school boat or ice skated across the frozen river to school, visit one of the oldest post offices in the US which is on an island. Share in the excitement of Pirates Weekend, the Poker Race of the roaring cigarette boats, delight in the parade of antique boats, visit wonderful art galleries, restored opera house, antiques shops, watch the islanders come by boat to get their supplies at the town dock in Clayton, NY.

**********

FOR RENT:

{These are the Rates for 2012}

Peak: May 26-Sep 08...$5,950/week...$19,000/month.Special Pricing: June 2 - June 30....$3,450/week...$17,000/month
Available weekly & monthly.Above rates are for up to 2 families.
Off Peak: Sept 8 - May 26...$2,900/week...$10,000/monthAdditional families add $500; singles $250A family = 2 Adults & Children under 18

Please call for corporate meetings, weddings and other special events.

**********

FOR SALE:

HISTORICAL WATCH ISLAND CLAYTON, NY $1,590,000

**********

UPDATE 6-3-2014

Additional Information

ABOUT WATCH ISLAND

One of the 1800 islands that dot the majestic St. Lawrence Seaway, yet one of only an elite handful of islands available to rent in the area, Watch Island nestles in a peaceful bay with views of ships, sunsets, Thousand Island Bridge, and the venerable Rock Island Lighthouse spread before it. 

Situated between Clayton and Alexandria Bay, this upscale, upstate New York rental offers an impeccably restored, 6,500 square foot Victorian mansion to the discerning family seeking an elegant vacation home.

The house contains gracious living quarters that include an antique-filled living room with fireplace ideal for family gatherings after a long day's exploring. 

The turn-of-the-century house also boasts a country kitchen, impressively equipped pantry, four furnished porches, and a grand dining room that seats up to 16. The dining room's 12 generous windows offer ever-changing views of the seaway and sunsets. Ten bedrooms sleep a maximum of 20 people. Magnificent Victorian detailing, such as wood paneling and a grand staircase, features throughout. 

The home is air-conditioned and centrally heated and all four baths have claw-foot soaking tubs or showers. A deep-water boathouse and extensive docking facilities accommodate a number of craft.

Spend lazy days on-island curled up in a nook or catching up with current events by satellite, cable, or online. Grill the day's catch on the outdoor grill or barbecue. Paddle the periphery of the island in the property's canoe or pedal past quaint, century-old gingerbread houses and grand, old hotels onshore on one of the island's two bicycles. While away long summer evenings in the screened porch watching river life pass by and lights begin to glow on shore.

With its proximity to Alexandria Bay and the inland ponds and rivers of Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties, the 1.3-acre island is perfect for an activity-packed family vacation. Kayaking is possible between islands, and the waters of Alexandria Bay offer excellent wreck diving. Float fishing excursions for bass, pike, muskie, and walleye make memorable family bonding experiences. In winter, snow kite skiing and snowmobiling are merely two of the exhilarating outdoor options on offer nearby.

Historic Clayton, New York, once the northern terminus of the New York Central Railway, is now very much the cultural center of the Thousand Islands area. The town is home to an array of intriguing museums, and much of the historic downtown dates back to the early 1800s. Clayton offers a plethora of restaurants and even a spa. Other options awaiting onshore range from antiquing, cycling, sailing, and golf to fishing, horseback riding, and big game and upland bird hunting. 

Yet more treasures lie mere minutes downriver. Boldt Castle, George C. Boldt's fabled 120-room testament of love to his wife, basks on Hart Island and is open to visitors May through early October. Only accessible by boat, Rock Island Lighthouse welcomes visitors to the perfectly preserved 1847 structure. Island parks on Wellesley Island and Keewaydin State Park boast charming old fashioned children's playgrounds, 

Watch Island is offered for weekly and monthly rental for up to two families at a time, with additional families at extra charge. Those who truly fall in love with this unique property can opt to stay indefinitely.

Watch Island is now offered for sale for $1,950,000.