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Colonial style 4- bedroom Home in Ballston Lake, NY with Pool

Ethan Clarke

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This beautiful 4-bedroom home, located in the peaceful Country Knolls neighborhood of Ballston Lake, NY, showcases a classic Colonial architectural style characterized by its symmetrical façade and brick accents. Built with timeless appeal, the house features hardwood floors throughout and an inviting living room equipped with a brand-new gas fireplace installed in 2024, complemented by built-in bookcases and updated windows that enhance natural light and energy efficiency. The kitchen is well-appointed with granite countertops, custom cherry cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, seamlessly flowing into a sunlit dining room with built-in cabinets and a spacious family room. Additional flexible living space is provided by an office/den conveniently located off the garage. Outdoor amenities include a large, level front yard with mature trees, providing both beauty and privacy, along with a generous 18×36 in-ground pool featuring a newer liner and pump updated in 2021, perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Energy efficiency and comfort are ensured with a Navien tankless combi-boiler installed in 2022, delivering efficient heating and instant hot water. The home sits within the Shen School District and offers easy access to the Northway, facilitating commutes to Albany and Saratoga Springs. Listed at $440,000, this residence offers a versatile layout and modern updates combined with classic charm, making it a desirable family home.

Kitchen with Natural Light

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This kitchen features an L-shaped layout with warm, medium-tone wooden cabinetry that extends from floor to ceiling, offering ample storage. The countertops are a speckled granite that complements the auburn cabinets and the light beige tiled flooring. Stainless steel appliances, including a double-door refrigerator and a dishwasher, add a modern touch. A window above the sink lets in abundant natural light, framed with a striped valance in warm red and yellow hues. A small red mat adds a pop of color on the floor. To the right, a glass door opens to the outside, enhancing the airy feel of the space. Gray walls and white crown molding provide a neutral and clean backdrop.

Living Room Details

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This cozy living room features a spacious gray sectional sofa accented with various patterned throw pillows, creating a comfortable and inviting seating area. The large window with sheer white curtains allows abundant natural light to brighten the space, complementing the warm beige walls. An ornate area rug in muted reds, blues, and creams anchors the seating arrangement, enhancing the traditional aesthetic. A wooden coffee table with curved legs adds a classic touch, while a side table and a standing lamp provide functional lighting and surfaces. Hardwood flooring and a neatly organized bookshelf complete this welcoming and harmonious living space.

Dining Room

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This dining area features a warm, inviting ambiance with natural light flooding through three large paneled windows. The traditional wooden dining table is paired with five matching chairs, all set on polished hardwood floors. White built-in cabinetry with glass display sections lines one wall, providing both storage and a place to showcase glassware. Cream-colored walls are accented by a simple black chandelier overhead and a framed artwork of wine bottles, creating a subtle yet elegant focal point. An open doorway leads into another room, adding depth to the space’s classic, cozy design.

Living Room

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This spacious living room offers a welcoming, cozy atmosphere with soft beige walls that complement the natural warmth of the polished hardwood flooring. Sheer white curtains drape the windows, allowing ample natural light to brighten the space. A modest beige sofa is adorned with patterned throw pillows, positioned close to a simple wooden bookshelf filled with children’s books and toys, suggesting a family-friendly environment. The room features classic wooden furniture pieces, including a vintage dark wood dresser and a large cabinet in the corner. An area rug with a subtle star pattern adds softness to the floor, while a wall-mounted projector hints at entertainment functionality.

Home Office Area

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This home office features a serene atmosphere with light green walls that complement the warm tone of the natural hardwood flooring. Positioned under two sets of white-trimmed windows with horizontal blinds, the space benefits from ample natural light. The modern desk with metal legs holds a computer monitor and a black ergonomic office chair, designed to provide comfort during work. A tall wooden storage cabinet occupies one corner, offering practical organization. On the opposite wall stands a large black SentrySafe for secure storage. The room combines functionality with a calm, focused ambiance ideal for productivity.

Master Bedroom

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This master bedroom features a tranquil color palette with soft, muted teal walls that complement the warm honey-toned hardwood floors. A large bed dominates the center, adorned with a patterned gray and white quilt, flanked by two wooden nightstands with minimalistic lamps. Natural light filters through a single window framed by dark brown curtains, creating a serene ambiance. The room’s layout is simple and uncluttered, with a vintage-style wooden chair placed near a dresser in the corner. The ceiling light fixture offers a modern touch to the otherwise classic, cozy design.

Child’s Bedroom

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This cozy child’s bedroom features calming light blue walls complemented by a window dressed in white blinds and blue patterned curtains that allow natural light to brighten the space. A single metal-framed bed is adorned with playful, colorful bedding themed around popular video game characters, paired with stuffed animals that add warmth and personality. The hardwood floor hosts a vibrant game-themed rug, contributing to a fun and inviting atmosphere. A wooden nightstand with a lamp, toys, and a digital clock provides practicality while stickers scattered on the walls inject a youthful, playful charm to the room.

Bedroom Closet Area

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This bedroom section features soft sage green walls paired with warm honey-toned hardwood floors, creating an inviting and serene atmosphere. A white sliding door closet provides ample storage space with a clean, minimalist look. Adjacent to the closet, a small, rustic wooden side table offers both charm and functionality, complemented by a single wall-mounted shelf supported by decorative metal brackets. The simple, white door opens into a hallway with natural wood flooring continuing throughout, accented by white trim and a ceiling light, providing a cohesive and understated design aesthetic.

Bathroom Vanity Area

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This bathroom features a long, tiled countertop with an integrated white sink and a row of white cabinetry below for ample storage. The lower half of the walls showcases classic beadboard paneling painted in a creamy white, contrasting softly with the upper portion painted in a calming light blue. Above the countertop is a large frameless mirror extending the length of the vanity, illuminated by a vintage-style Hollywood strip of exposed bulbs which provides bright, even lighting. Small green plants add a touch of nature, complementing the subtle yet refreshing color palette and clean design.

Bathroom Vanity and Shower

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This bathroom features a long white tiled countertop with dual under-mount sinks, highlighted by brushed nickel faucets. A large mirror spans the length of the vanity, paired with a row of traditional, softly glowing light fixtures above. The walls are painted a calming light blue, contrasted with white square tiles covering the lower half, creating a clean and airy feel. The window incorporates white shutters with glass panes above, allowing natural light while maintaining privacy. To the right, a white bathtub with a sheer shower curtain completes the classic, functional layout, accentuated by a tan bath mat on the tiled floor.

Backyard Pool Area

Liz Schultheiss @ Howard Hanna

This backyard retreat features a spacious rectangular in-ground pool surrounded by a concrete deck, offering ample space for lounging and outdoor activities. The pool’s bright blue water contrasts crisply with the neutral gray concrete and the natural, earthy tones of the surrounding grass and trees. Two separate seating areas are arranged on the deck: one with multiple lounge chairs for sunbathing and another with a more intimate cluster of black outdoor furniture on a patterned rug, perfect for relaxing or socializing. A white picket fence and chain-link fencing enclose the pool area, providing both safety and charm. The adjacent two-story home has white siding, a gray roof, and a brick chimney, complemented by a paved driveway and a small patio, adding to the inviting outdoor living space.

Listing Agent: Liz Schultheiss of Howard Hanna via Zillow 

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