250-A Island Dr, Craryville, NY 12521

New construction home on a private gated island with the possibility to customize further for 2026 completion.Exclusive location on a private island in the middle of the only water ski motor boat lake in Columbia County. A contemporary house on 1.1 acres with a large private dock and over 200ft of direct water frontage on Lake Copake.  This beautiful home has 5 proper bedrooms (with the possibility of 2 more on the lower/lake level), plus 5 full bathrooms and 1 powder room. The double height great room has an open plan with family room, formal living room, large kitchen, as well as formal and informal dining areas, that all overlooking the lake and open on to the rear deck.  The 2nd floor has a large primary suite with ensuite 5-fixture bath and dressing closet, along with 3 other guest bedrooms, 2 other full bathrooms, and a separate office.  The lower/lake level opens directly out to the rear lawn, which leads down to a large stone patio and fire pit at the water's edge.  This level also has a recreation room, a heated 2-car garage, a full bathroom, and 2 flex spaces (with windows and closets) that could be used as 2 additional guest bedrooms.  The property is rounded out by a spacious water-side house, complete with electricity and built-in twin bunk beds. A mix of mature trees surround the property offering seclusion from neighbors while still allowing for western lake and sunset views with the Catskill Mountains beyond.Accessible by a small bridge, Island Drive is a beautifully maintained gated island with only 15 very private homes and a shared tennis court. A short distance around the lake takes you to Copake Country Club with an award-winning public golf course and year-round restaurant and bar. Also convenient are two seasonal marinas with beer gardens, cafes and ice cream stands. Perfectly situated 2 hours from NYC, with Catamount ski resort around the corner, and just 20 minutes in either direction to Hudson, NY and Great Barrington, MA.