On Lake George, where Adirondack mountains rise around some of New York's clearest waters, a property built around the boating lifestyle is now looking for its next owner.
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The longtime Lake George compound belonging to George and Kathleen Badcock, owners of the historic Hacker-Craft motorboat brand, has been listed for $7.99 million, reports Mansion Global.
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The couple purchased the 1.37-acre property for $2.4 million in 2006, according to PropertyShark records, and transformed an empty lot into a substantial waterfront retreat.
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Two decades later, the property includes a roughly 6,000-square-foot home, 300 feet of shoreline and a three-bay boathouse.
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The property has an unusual history.
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The lot was once part of the grounds associated with a 42-room mansion, but when the Badcocks purchased it, the site was vacant.
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The couple, who had spent decades visiting Lake George, were drawn to its waterfront views and boating access.
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They built a residence designed to make the lake the centerpiece of daily life.
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The result is a five-bedroom home with four full bathrooms and two half baths, along with six fireplaces and multiple spaces designed for entertaining.
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Large expanses of glass bring views of the water into the main living areas, while expansive decks extend the home's living space outdoors.
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A house designed around the lake
The great room serves as the central gathering space, featuring high ceilings and a stone fireplace.
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It connects with the dining area, wet bar and gourmet kitchen, creating an open entertaining area facing the lake.
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The first-floor primary suite includes its own fireplace, a spa-style bathroom and direct access to the waterfront.
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Additional features include an executive office, a lower-level family room with a fireplace, another wet bar, a screened lakeside porch and a guest suite, adds Mansion Global report.
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An attached three-car garage adds another unusual feature: living accommodations on the upper level, it adds.
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For owners whose lives revolve around boats, the property's three-bay boathouse could be its biggest attraction.
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The structure can accommodate boats up to 35 feet long and includes lifts and a sundeck.
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It currently houses three classic wooden boats belonging to the Badcocks: a 1925 Hacker-Craft and two Chris-Crafts dating to 1929 and 1954.
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The boathouse is particularly notable because similar construction would not be permitted under current regulations, making the existing structure a rare asset on Lake George.
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The property reflects the Badcocks' connection to classic boating.
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They acquired The Hacker Boat Co. in 2011, becoming owners of Hacker-Craft, a brand associated with handcrafted mahogany motorboats.
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Founded in Detroit in 1908 by John L. Hacker, the company later moved to New York state.
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During World War II, it also redesigned rescue boats for the Army Air Force.
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Hacker-Craft boats can require thousands of hours to complete and have appeared in campaigns for brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Marks & Spencer and Tommy Bahama.
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The Badcocks' daughter, Erin, serves as the company's chief operating officer.
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Downsizing after decades on Lake George
The couple, both 77, are now preparing for a change.
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After spending roughly 42 years coming to Lake George, they plan to build or renovate a smaller home on the lake once the current property sells Their decision brings a rare Lake George offering to the market: a private waterfront compound combining extensive shoreline, a substantial residence and a historic-style boathouse.
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For prospective buyers, the $7.99 million property offers more than a luxury home.
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It is a carefully built retreat centered on one of the Adirondacks' defining attractions — life on the water.
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