Dreamy Little 1930s Cottage on Queechy Lake in Canaan

Queechy Lake sits in a fold of the Columbia County hills just east of the Taconic, and 127 Queechy Shores Beach is one of the cottages that has been part of its shoreline since the 1930s, when the land was still operating as a boys' camp.

At just 1,008 square feet with 3 bedrooms and a single bath, it is a beautiful specimen of well-maintained vernacular modesty. The property has a lakeside lawn with a dock and a million dollar view. And, it comes with membership to the Queechy Shores Association, includes access to a private beach, boat docking, and mooring rights.

Inside, the open living area has vaulted ceilings and warm wood paneling, with large windows facing the surrounding pines. A screened porch with mahogany floors extends the usable space through the warmer months. The house currently runs on electric baseboard heat and is configured as a three-season cottage; insulating the floors would bring it to year-round use. There is off-street parking for two vehicles and a level lawn with room for a garden.

The Berkshires begin just over the state line to the east, with Tanglewood and the hiking trails of the southern hills close at hand. Chatham and Pittsfield are both within reasonable distance for groceries and essentials.

127 Queechy Shores Beach, Canaan (NY) is listed at $395,000, offered by Anthony Dargenzio and Taylor Kurtz at Houlihan Lawrence.