31 Depot Street, Brasher Falls, NY 13613

This outstanding 2300 sq. ft, 5 bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom, classic Victoria home is situated in Helena, NY on 4.8 acres of waterfront property with 2 lots, in a park like setting, with 500 feet of frontage on the Deere River just downstream from the mouth of the St. Regis River. You will be amazed by the pride in ownership that this well-kept property displays. From the covered front porch of the dominating front facing gable, you enter through the original double doors with an ornate lead glass transom window above into the foyer which boasts the original handsome staircase, high ceilings, original woodwork, romantic decor and first taste of the home's character onto original the hardwood flooring that flows through most of the main floor. To the right and left on the foyer (or front hall) are the two parlors. The parlor to the left leads you through original pocket doors to the formal dining room with a classic bay window, built-in cabinetry and hardwood ceiling which is stained in the same deep rich tone as the wainscotting. The dining room flows to the kitchen through an archway. The well-appointed, eat-in kitchen offers all the modern amenities while holding true to the home's well-preserved character. There is ample cabinetry, counter space and appliances that will convey. The first floor also features a bedroom with wood ceiling, a good closet and a large window for natural light. Adjacent to the bedroom you will find the first-floor full bathroom with a bathtub, nice fixtures and a new stackable washer and dryer that will convey. The first floor is finished off by a nicely finished, insulated former "shed" that can be used year around with the addition of a heater. This has French doors that lead to the massive, wrap around covered and screened in back porch, the perfect place for a relaxing breakfast or entertaining a crowd while overlooking the parklike 4.8 acres of waterfront backyard. The gorgeous staircase leads up to huge landing with plank floor that flows throughout most of the second floor; it will lead you to four more oversized bedrooms (3 of which have walk-in closets). There is a full bathroom with tile floors which has a door to the landing and one of the front bedrooms. The newly finished HUGE back bedroom has an attached half bathroom. Outside you will appreciate the paved driveway, beautiful landscaping with many areas of perennial plantings, lovely shrubs and mature shade trees. There is a carriage house (one car garage) the sellers use for storage that will need some repair. Diagonally across Depot Street there is a second lot that shares the deed there are no structures on that lot the sellers used it for extra parking during large family gatherings. The Deere River offers great fishing, swimming a smaller river recreation. This home is situated just minutes from the US/ Canadian border, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, Massena, Potsdam and Malone, NY and the Adirondacks.