Historic Octagonal Inn in New York’s Finger Lakes

The Black Sheep Inn & Spa is a six-room B&B located in the charming town of Hammondsport, NY in the Heart of The Finger Lakes. The structure is a historically significant octagonal house on over 2 wooded acres with seasonal gardens & manicured lawns. The Inn offers guests to the region access to a top East Coast wine region only a few minutes from the shores of Keuka Lake with dozens of wineries, breweries and distilleries.

The spacious 6,250 square foot Main Inn features a welcome reception area, on-site gift shop several dining set-ups and a grand parlor.
The ground floor also houses the spacious inn kitchen where the owners currently offer guests a fully vegan menu. The centerpiece to the second floor is a central gathering room with vaulted ceilings and a gorgeous octagonal Cupola. This room serves as an ideal location for guests to play games, sip wine and watch television. Both floors of The Inn feature a number of inviting sitting areas and a coffee and tea station for 24-hour guest use. The Inn offers an enhanced Finger Lakes experience with romance packages, spa treatments, wine tours and vegan enhancements and add-ons. The second floor also offers an on-site spa that can accommodate two tables for couples massages, and could be expanded with more full-service spa options.

The ground floor features the spacious Taylor Suite and Garden Suite with private entrances.The main staircase leads to the 2nd floor and 4 additional guest rooms. All 6 guest rooms are beautifully appointed with period antiques, private en-suite baths, comfy mattresses and custom bath amenities. The grounds offer seasonal gardens and an inviting backyard with bluestone patio, ideal for al fresco dining during the spring, summer and fall seasons. The grounds offer private sitting areas along with a newly constructed gazebo, ideal for intimate Finger Lakes weddings and elopements.

A property offers new owners a separate 1,900 sq. ft. owner’s home located in a renovated barn behind the Main Inn. It features 3 levels: A 2-room lower level, main floor with full kitchen, full bath & bedroom area that opens up to a private backyard area, and a 2nd floor open-concept area. This spacious area can be reimagined in a number of ways with two private entrances, covered parking structure and attached equipment shed.

The Inn is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes outside of Hammondsport on the shores of Keuka Lake, recognized as the “Coolest Town in America” allowing for a serene surrounding for guests only minutes to shops, restaurants, wineries and water based activities. The property is located within 20 miles of over 50 wineries and a number of renowned distilleries and breweries. Guests can explore the Keuka Wine Trail while enjoying outdoor activities including exploring and hiking in Keuka Lake State Park, biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, seaplane rides, fishing, lakefront dining, boat rentals and boat tours. Keuka Lake also features further cultural draws more unique to the region with the Finger Lakes Museum, and the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum directly in Hammondsport.

The Inn is also ideally situated between Seneca Lake & Canandaigua Lake for guests to explore the nearby towns of Penn Yann, Corning and Watkins Glen. The Finger Lakes are primarily a drive market with Buffalo (2 hours) Rochester (1.5 hours), less than 5 hours from New York Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Albany. The Finger Lakes is the top visited wine region on the East Coast and one of the most economically viable tourism areas in the state.

If you are looking for the ideal turnkey property with room for expansion or the perfect seasonal lifestyle inn, learn more about Black Sheep in the heart of the Finger Lakes!

Details

Property ID
571044

6
Bedrooms

6
Bathrooms

Square Footage
6250

Lot Size
2.3

Year Built
1859

Style
Eclectic

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