Looking for a luxurious lakeside retreat? Former New York Yankees manager Billy Martin’s mansion in Upstate New York is being put up for auction. Going once…going twice…let’s take a look around first before you put in a bid.
The sprawling red house was built in 1960. Walk through the front door and you’ll find yourself in an elegant entryway, where a staircase leads to the upstairs living quarters. Continue through the entryway and you’ll happen upon a sun-splashed dining room.
The back glass wall of that room lets in lots of natural light and gives you access to the outdoor deck area. Since the home measures 5,187 square feet, it goes without saying that the rooms are large. Plus, all the windows look out on beautiful views of the lush lawns, lake, and other natural landscaping that surrounds the mansion.
Front view of the home’s red exterior and the driveway and front lawn areas. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another front view of the house showcasing its red exterior and front lawn areas. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A side view at the home’s red exterior and mature trees on the side. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home features a stunning main door surrounded by the red brick walls. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The entry hall has an elegant centerpiece table on top of the area rug. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The entry hall opens up to the home’s dining and kitchen area. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A massive primary bathroom featuring a toilet, bathtub and shower area, along with a sitting space and a closet. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Opposite view of the massive primary bathroom showcasing the toilet, bathtub and shower area. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Living space featuring a set of elegant furnishings, along with a fireplace. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Focused look at this bedroom’s sitting area by the large brick fireplace. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Formal living room featuring a leather armchair and a leather couch, along with a fireplace. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Side view of the home’s formal living space showcasing the fireplace and the built-in shelves. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Home office with brown built-in cabinetry and shelving. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Dining area featuring a classy dining table and chairs set lighted by a charming pendant light. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Kitchen with built-in shelving, a white center island and a breakfast bar island. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Large primary bedroom featuring a cozy bed set with built-in shelving and reach-in closet, surrounded by brown walls and ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A bedroom suite offering a nice comfy bed, a desk and a chair by the windows and a fireplace. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Side view of this bedroom showcasing the armchair on the side of the bed along with the fireplace. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Inside of the primary bathroom’s toilet, shower and bathroom area, also featuring a double sink counter. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
One of the bedroom’s bathroom featuring a white sink counter matching the drop-in soaking tub. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Walk-in closet featuring brown walls and a rustic ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the walk-in closet with brown cabinetry and shelves. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Balcony area with sitting lounges set facing the stunning outdoor surroundings. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A look at the balcony’s three pieces of seats overlooking the gorgeous natural landscape. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There’s also an outdoor dining table and chairs set on the home’s balcony. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Rear view of the house’s exterior and the balcony area. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s a structure near the house surrounded by the green lawns and trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another aerial view showcasing the natural landscape surrounding the property. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Here’s the lake near the house. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Bird’s eye view showcasing the house and the lake at the back. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This place boasts four bedrooms and as many bathrooms. The primary bath is enormous. It features a large tub and double sinks and counters. It also has a lot of open floor space and a sitting area, something you don’t usually see in a bathroom. With vaulted ceilings and a stone wall, this spa-like room resembles something you might see in a palace. With its classy furnishings and reach-in closet, the primary bedroom doesn’t disappoint either.
Here’s something else about the house that’s hard to pass up. One of the bedrooms is actually a bedroom suite with additional space for a desk — or whatever you would want to put there if you moved in. Even better, it has a fireplace, making the suite especially cozy and warm.
Not surprisingly, the living room is elegantly furnished. Despite the rather opulent accessories, the room has a comfortable, homey feel. Imagine lining the built-in shelves with your favorite reads. On cold winter nights, you can curl up near the crackling fireplace with one of those volumes and escape to worlds unknown without leaving your snug surroundings. And while we’re on the topic of built-in shelves and cabinets, those are available throughout the entire house.
The kitchen is equipped with plenty of amenities, including a center island and breakfast bar island, giving you ample space for meal-prep while providing an area for casual dining.
There’s also a room that’s listed as a home office. If you don’t want to use it for that purpose, let’s just call it a bonus room.
We’ll wrap up the tour on the large back balcony. With plenty of seating and a dining table, this inviting spot overlooks the lake. Here you can enjoy majestic sunrises and sunsets while taking in the surrounding greenery.
Billy Martin
Billy Martin played for the New York Yankees and led them to a World Series win in 1952. He went on to manage the team in later years. In 1989, just moments before reaching home, his pickup truck slid off the road during an ice storm. The accident brought his life to an unexpected end on Christmas Day.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
