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A historic boathouse inspired this $13M Skaneateles Lake home — and its charm goes far beyond the shoreline

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- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The infinity pool, whose heat and pumps can be controlled via a phone app, is surrounded by Turkish marble. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Looking back at the boathouse, docks, the summer house and main house from the water. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Drone view of the entire 1.02-acre property. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Looking back at 1.02-acre property from over the crystal blue water of Skaneateles Lake. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The property is just over an acre. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The property has 207-feet of waterfront and some of the best views of Skaneateles Lake. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The side yards. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Some of the best views of Skaneateles Lake is from right here, in front of the infinity pool. Courtesy of James Peluso.- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The historic boathouse is iconic in the village, Gary Bower said. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The Fourth of July and summer days are enjoyed along the 207-feet shoreline. Courtesy of SkanDrone- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Gary Dower provided this photo of a rainbow over the boathouse. Courtesy of Gary Dower- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Gary Dower provided this old photo of the original boathouse. Dates are hard to track down but he believes it post-Civil War. Courtesy of Gary Dower- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The front of the house. It was designed to capture the - Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The front entrance is decorated with animal portraits by artist Leroy Neiman. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The hallway from the front entrance has animal portraits by the artist Leroy Neiman. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The main entrance ends at the show kitchen. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Featuring marble, stone and wood, the kitchen hides its appliances and storage. It was designed to be cleaned up in less than an hour. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Looking out across the island in the main kitchen. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The show kitchen. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The show kitchen. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The show kitchen. It was designed to have elements like the appliances to appear almost invisible. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The show kitchen has access to a dining area, the formal dining room and patio. There is another fireplace. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Inside the catering kitchen. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Inside the - Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The catering kitchen has ample storage and two sinks. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The catering kitchen has a pass through to the catering kitchen. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The formal dining room has access to the back patio. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The formal dining room. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The formal dining room. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. More of the formal dining room. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. This nook off the kitchen is great for visiting and talking with friends. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. You can watch TV in this cozy little room too. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. There is a bar area with wine racks. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The living room. They have often entertained more than 60 guests at once. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The living room is round matching the roof. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The living room, Dower said, - Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. More of the living room. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The circular living room has views of the backyard patio, pool and lake. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The view of the lake from the living room. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Gery's office has a fireplace and built-ins for books. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Inside one of the second-floor guest bathrooms. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The hallway to the primary bedroom. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Sitting area outside of the primary suite. It looks down into the living room. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The primary bedroom has a gas fireplace and access to a balcony. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Another photo of the primary bedroom. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The primary bedroom. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The view from the primary suite's balcony. Courtesy of James Peluso.- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The primary bathroom has a soaking bathtub. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The primary bathroom has multiple vanities, mirrors and storage. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Inside the primary bathroom on the second floor. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. One of the three bedrooms on the second floor. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Second floor guest bathroom. - Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. One of the guest bathrooms. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. One of the three second floor bedrooms. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Second floor full bathroom. Each of the three suite's bathrooms are unique. Gary Dower gives his wife, Linda, credit for their look. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The lower level has a theater room. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. This portion of the lower level, behind the theater, has a bar area, fireplace and space for a billiards table. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The lower level has this - Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The lower level is finished and as several living areas for guests and children. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Downstairs bathroom. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Exercise space on the lower level. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The outdoor patio has its own fireplace. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. This covered portion of the back patio is perfect for outdoor dining. Courtesy of James Peluso.- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Looking out across the lake from the edge of the infinity pool. Courtesy of James Peluso.- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Evening arrives over the heated infinity pool. Courtesy of James Peluso.- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. At the edge of the infinity pool. Courtesy of James Peluso.- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Water from the pool recirculates into this fountain. Courtesy of James Peluso,- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The heated infinity pool becomes a beautiful fountain. Courtesy of James Peluso.- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. Looking into the historic and iconic boathouse. It was renovated, - Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The living area inside the renovated boathouse. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. He calls sleeping in the renovated boathouse a - Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The bedroom in the renovated boathouse feels like being right on the water. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The view from the boathouse bedroom. Courtesy of James Peluso- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. The summer house is down by the shore. Courtesy of James Peluso.- Finished in 2008, Gary and Lina Dower's Skaneateles Lake house at 102 East Genesee Street was inspired by the witches hat topped boathouse from the 1860s on the shore. This summer house by the shore was used by old families to dine in during the heat of the summer. Gary and Linda use it for the same reason, enjoying the cool breezes by the lake. Courtesy of James Peluso.

SKANEATELES, N.Y. – When Gary and Linda Dower opened their first Mirabeau Inn and Spa in 2000, in the village of Skaneateles, they created a peaceful and relaxing sanctuary for their guests.

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