位于卡茨基尔山脉的68英亩湖泊的辉煌之上，德拉瓦湖农场提供了一个难得的机会，让人们获得一份真正的美国遗产，自18世纪以来一直由同一个显赫家族使用。湖宅让人们得以一窥我们国家最杰出的创始贵族家庭之一的生活方式。

1686年，英国王室将16万英亩土地授予罗伯特·利文斯顿。利文斯顿庄园和克莱蒙特家族的家园构成了如今哈德逊河沿岸达切斯和哥伦比亚县的大部分区域。该家族在这里繁荣了几个世纪。1708年安妮女王颁发的哈登伯格专利将200万英亩的卡茨基尔山脉土地授予七位忠诚的臣民。到1740年，克莱蒙特的利文斯顿家族已经获得了哈登伯格专利的五分之一，这些土地分配给了罗伯特·利文斯顿“法官”的孩子们。格特鲁德·利文斯顿在她与摩根·刘易斯结婚的那一年获得了2万英亩的土地，刘易斯在革命期间曾为华盛顿的军队服务，并担任纽约州州长。他与拉法叶、亚历山大·汉密尔顿和华盛顿将军等人是密切的朋友，他的妹夫罗伯特·利文斯顿总理为华盛顿宣誓就任总统。

格特鲁德的土地的中心是宏伟的德拉瓦湖，约在1787年，她与刘易斯在这里建造了原始的湖宅。这个超过1600英亩的地块风景优美，起伏的山丘、草地、古老的森林和开阔的视野。该山谷的海拔远高于海平面，提供了一种清新凉爽的气候。人们可通过一条长长的蜿蜒车道抵达湖宅，车道两旁是精美的历史石墙，中间则有细致的铁门。刘易斯夫妇将他们的家设计成古典建筑风格。房屋的入口柱廊有四根宏伟的多立克柱，沿着整个前立面延伸。室内的中心大厅里有一座独特的雕刻螺旋楼梯，两侧是两个充满阳光的18世纪会客厅。从中心大厅可以通向19世纪后期的扩建部分，细节处处体现着精美——餐厅内的精致镶板和天花板花纹、大理石壁炉架和复杂的镶嵌地板。共有8间卧室，每间均设有套间浴室，阁楼上还有一个带有双淋浴和水槽的双层床房。此外，底层设有一个大型吃-in厨房、气派的后楼梯（带有拱形侧开口）、家庭房、管家餐具室、泥房、洗衣间和酒吧，还有一个电梯。这个家拥有典雅乡村客栈的温暖感觉——在其规模上令人印象深刻，但在现代标准下依然舒适。人们能感受到几代杰出家庭成员的存在——独立宣言的签署者、装饰过的军人、参议员、法官，以及几个世纪以来与这个地方关联的镀金时代男爵。

尽管房子令人印象深刻，但湖泊本身对所有访客施加的魅力则更为强大。湖水清新、提神、晶莹剔透，邀请人们跳入水中，或在历史悠久的船屋选择各种船只，尽情划行。

园区内是由著名景观建筑师弗莱彻·斯蒂尔设计的华丽正式花园遗址，俯瞰着谷地，众多浪漫的结构元素和一座可爱的坐着的狄安娜雕像，召唤你想象花园在原始辉煌中的模样。

这个物业曾经达到巅峰，拥有数千英亩的土地，包括一座豪宅、农场、马厩，甚至还有一座私人礼拜堂，唤起英式庄园的浪漫气息。这个地产蕴含着哈德逊河谷、纽约州和孕育美国宪法革命的历史秘密。德拉瓦湖历史悠久、个性丰富，依然是贵族乡村生活的迷人回响，理想成为田园复合体或十代难得的投资机会。

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