位於喀哈基山脈的壯麗68英畝德拉瓦湖，提供了一個難得的機會，讓您能夠擁有一片真正的美國遺產，自18世紀以來一直由同一家著名家庭所使用。湖屋讓人一窺我們國家最著名的創始貴族家庭的生活方式。

1686年，英國王室將160,000英畝土地賜予羅伯特·利文斯頓。利文斯頓莊園和家庭所在地克萊蒙特，涵蓋了如今哈德遜河沿岸的荷蘭ess及哥倫比亞兩郡。這個家族在那裡繁榮了幾個世紀。隨著1708年哈登伯格專利法令的頒布，安妮女王將喀哈基山脈的2,000,000英畝土地賜予七位忠實的臣民。到1740年，克萊蒙特的利文斯頓家族已獲得哈登伯格專利的五分之一，這些土地分配給了羅伯特·利文斯頓“法官”的子女。格特魯德·利文斯頓在嫁給摩根·路易斯的那年獲得了20,000英畝土地，摩根·路易斯在革命期間曾在華盛頓的軍隊 служ出，並曾任紐約州州長。他與拉法葉、亞歷山大·漢密爾頓以及華盛頓將軍等人是摯友，華盛頓擔任總統時由他的兄弟臨時州長羅伯特·利文斯頓宣誓就任。

格特魯德的土地的核心是壯麗的德拉瓦湖，她和路易斯於1787年左右建造了原始的湖屋。這片1600多英畝的美麗景色如詩如畫，起伏的山丘、草地、古樹林和開放的視野交相輝映。谷地的高度遠高於海平面，提供清新涼爽的氣候。通往湖屋的道路是一條蜿蜒的長路，兩側是優雅的歷史石牆，時而被精緻的鐵門打斷。路易斯家族的家以古典建築風格為靈感。主入口的門廊，四根巨大的多利克柱子貫穿了正面立面的整個長度。室內的中心大廳有一個不尋常的雕刻螺旋樓梯，兩側各有一個陽光普照的18世紀客廳。從中心大廳的房間向外延伸至後來的19世紀擴建部分，隨處可見優雅的細節——餐廳的精美鑲板和天花板花紋、大理石壁爐架及精緻的嵌入式地板。總共有8間臥室，均設有獨立浴室，此外，在閣樓上還有一間帶雙淋浴和洗手池的雙層床房間。此外，還設有一個大型餐廳廚房、宏偉的後樓梯及拱形側門、家庭活動室、管家儲藏室、泥房、洗衣房以及底樓的酒吧，還有一部電梯。這個家散發著偉大鄉村客棧的溫暖感覺——規模宏偉卻依現代標準舒適。人們能夠感受到世代顯赫家族成員的存在——簽署《獨立宣言》的簽署人、榮譽軍人、參議員、法官及數世紀來居住於此的黃金時代男爵。

儘管房屋令人印象深刻，但真正吸引所有來訪者的是湖泊本身。新鮮、清澈且透明無比，湖泊邀請人們跳入水中或在歷史悠久的船屋中選擇船隻，隨心所欲地划船。

在這片土地上，有著著名景觀設計師弗萊徹·斯蒂爾設計的豪華正式花園的殘骸，擁有壯麗的山谷全景。浪漫的結構元素和一座可愛的坐姿狄安娜雕像，招手讓您想像這些花園昔日的輝煌。

這片財產四周被迷人的小鎮、農場和令人讚嘆的自然景觀所環繞，在它的巔峰時期，面積涵蓋數千英畝，有一座豪宅、運作中的農場、馬廄，甚至還有一座私人教堂，喚起英國莊園的浪漫。這個莊園藏著哈德遜河谷、紐約州的歷史秘密，以及孕育美國憲法的 Revolution的歷史。德拉瓦湖富含歷史和特性，仍然是貴族鄉村生活的迷人回聲，非常適合用作田園複合體或十代人一次的投資機會。

Presiding over a glorious 68 acre lake in the Catskill Mountains, Lake Delaware Farm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of true American legacy, continuously in use by the same notable family since the 18th century. The Lake House allows a glimpse into the lifestyle of one of our nation’s most notable, founding aristocratic families.
In 1686, the English crown granted 160,000 acres to Robert Livingston. Livingston Manor and the family seat of Clermont, made up much of what is now Dutchess and Columbia counties along the Hudson River. The family thrived there for centuries.With the Hardenbergh patent of 1708 Queen Anne bestowed 2,000,000 acres in the Catskill Mountains on seven loyal subjects. By 1740 the Livingstons of Clermont had acquired one fifth of the Hardenberg Patent which was distributed to the children of Robert Livingston “The Judge”. Gertrude Livingston received 20,000 acres the year she wed Morgan Lewis, who served in Washington’s army during the Revolution and was Governor of New York. He was dear friends with the likes of Lafayette, Alexander Hamilton and General Washington, whom his brother in law Chancellor Robert Livingston swore in as President.
The centerpiece of Gertrude’s acreage was the magnificent Lake Delaware, where she and Lewis built the original Lake House circa1787. The landscape of this 1600+ acre parcel is exquisite, with rolling hills, meadows, old growth forests and open vistas. The valley is elevated far above sea level providing a refreshingly cool climate. One approaches The Lake House via a long winding driveway lined with fine, historic rock walls interrupted by delicate iron gates. The Lewises styled their home on classical architecture. The entry portico of the home, with its four massive Doric columns, runs the entire length of the front facade. Inside the center hall is an unusual carved spiral stair, with two sun filled 18th Century parlors on either side. From the center hall rooms spill out into later 19th Century additions with handsome details throughout- fine paneling and ceiling tracery in the dining room, marble fireplace mantels, and intricate inlaid floors. There are 8 bedrooms in total, all boasting baths en-suite, plus a bunk room on the attic floor with its own bath with double showers and sinks. Additionally there is a large eat-in kitchen, grand back stair with arched side openings, family room, butler’s pantry, mud room, laundry room and bar on the ground floor as well as an elevator. The home has the warm feel of a grand country inn- impressive in its scale yet comfortable by contemporary standards. One can feel the presence of generations of distinguished family members- the signers of the Declaration of Independence, the decorated military men, the Senators, Justices, and Gilded Age barons that have called this place home over the centuries.
As impressive as the house is, it's the Lake itself that casts a spell on all who visit. Fresh, bracing and crystal clear, the lake invites one to dive in or take your pick of vessels in the historic boat house and row to your hearts content.
on the grounds stands the ruins of elaborate formal gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Fletcher Steele with extraordinary views over the valley. Romantic structural elements and a lovely statue of a seated Diana, beckoning you to imagine the gardens in their original splendor.
Surrounded by charming towns, farms and awe inspiring natural landscape, the property at its peak encompassed thousands of acres, with a mansion, working farms, stables, and even a private chapel, evoking the romance of an English manor. The estate holds the secrets of the history of the Hudson Valley, New York State and the Revolution that gave birth to the Constitution of the United States. Rich in history and character, Lake Delaware remains a captivating echo of aristocratic rural life, ideal for a bucolic compound or a once in a ten generation investment opportunity. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC