High-End Real Estate Deals Abound in New York's Thousand Islands Region

Six beautiful estates with acreage to be sold at auction

CLAYTON, N.Y., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- For buyers looking to capitalize on
reduced interest rates and discover a hidden gem in the process, they need not
look any further than the Thousand Islands region in New York. Woltz &
Associates, a Roanoke-based auction and real estate brokerage firm, will
oversee the sale of six picturesque properties along the famous Saint Lawrence
River and the shores of Lake Ontario in an auction to be held August 30 at 11
a.m. The auction will take place in the exquisitely renovated Clayton Opera
House in Clayton, N.Y.
With nationally-low interest rates, a summer home in one of the nation's
most beautiful and private regions is more attainable than ever. The Saint
Lawrence region is a hidden paradise which has maintained stability throughout
fluctuating real estate prices and this upcoming auction offers a remarkable
chance to own exclusive property at a reasonable price. Additionally, with
the current competition that the American dollar is facing against the Euro,
the sale presents an outstanding opportunity for foreign buyers looking to
invest in U.S. land and property.
According to Jim Woltz, President of Woltz & Associates, this is a unique
chance to own property in "truly one of the most beautiful places in the
world. The region is probably what South Hampton, N.Y. looked like 50 years
ago. The majestic landscape, crystal clear lake water, and regal home
structures combine to offer a quiet and refined place to just 'get away', in a
setting that only this region can provide."
Among the properties up for bid is the Fox Run home along the Pallisades
overlooking the Saint Lawrence River in Clayton. This scenic waterfront
villa is currently owned by Morse G. Dial and his wife Mary T. Dial, a
renowned interior designer and landscaper. The property is lavished with an
array of nationally recognized gardens accredited by the Smithsonian Institute
in their Archives of American Gardens. Having been featured in numerous
magazines and The New York Times, the palatial Italian-inspired home is
surrounded by waterfalls, fountains, stone sculptures, and pebbled walking
trails, and sits on 27 acres accented by more than 800 feet of territory along
the river.
"This home and these gardens have been my passion for years," says eighty-
one year-old Dial. "I've dedicated my time and energy to making this a place
that people can fall in love with just as I have."
Dial's property will be divided into two parcels, each with river
frontage. One tract will feature 22 acres and the 6,000 square-foot home on
the property with a 945 square-foot entertaining room, 10-foot ceilings and
floor-to-ceiling windows, maximizing the availability of natural light. The
other tract will feature 5.8 acres and a secluded garden house. Suggested
opening bid for tract one is $1.5 million; it is a can't-miss opportunity.
Also overlooking the river is the five bedroom, 4.5 bath Lion's Head
mansion sited on 15.6 acres of meadows and forests, with 464 feet of private
shoreline. This exquisitely detailed home has been perfectly placed in a
cedar/hemlock/birch tree forest, all protected by a conservation easement.
Currently owned by the Mascott Family, the home features 10.5 foot ceilings,
five fireplaces, a sunroom, a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, and a mahogany
paneled library with spacious windows facing the river. The home is an ideal
get-away, with additional amenities such as a 1900 bottle wine cellar and
timber-frame barn with spacious loft space.
"Now, with just the two of us, we don't need as much space as this home
offers," says Mary Mascott. "However, we love the area so much that we built a
smaller home on nearby property so we can remain here. I hope that someone
else will now be able to appreciate this home and what it has to offer:
beautiful nature, peaceful open spaces, and a home that can be loved all year
long."
Four other properties will also be sold at the auction, each featuring a
range of unique qualities. From a resort-style home on Fuller Bay, to a
historic stone farm house with 90 acres, to a refurbished five-bedroom
lakefront estate, prospective buyers can look forward to a variety of get-away
options. Additionally, with another 100 acres of undeveloped lakefront
property available for development or a conservation easement, there promises
to be something that will appeal to everyone. More information about each
property can be found at www.woltz.com.
"This is an outstanding occasion for us to work with such wonderful owners
to help sell really remarkable pieces of property," says Woltz. "These homes
and this land feature wonderfully unique details from intricate architecture
to elegant and stunning gardens and pathways. It's been clear to us from the
beginning that everything has been deeply cared for with the hope of allowing
this region to be adored for generations to come."
Additionally, across from the Dial and Mascot riverfront estates is a 270
boundary that will be divided into seven large tracts with beautiful pasture
fields suitable for horses or agricultural purposes. Two of the tracts are
home to a large duck pond that was constructed with the assistance of Duck
Unlimited(R), which created an excellent duck hunting habitat.
Pre-auction inspections are scheduled for August 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24,
and 29 from noon to five each day.
About Woltz & Associates
Located in Roanoke, Virginia, Woltz & Associates was founded by Jim Woltz,
who has more than 34 years of real estate experience. The firm specializes in
the sale of farms, timberland, ranches, commercial, investment and industrial
properties by auction and the traditional brokered method. Woltz & Associates
is licensed in 17 states and sells real estate using its M3 system, the "gold
standard" in auction software. The software, along with the skill of the Woltz
auction team, allows divisible property to be sold in individual tracts, in
multiple groupings of tracts and as a complete parcel.
SOURCE Woltz & Associates

Jim Woltz, Woltz & Associates, +1-540-342-3560, jim@woltz.com