Most of the time when out-of-towners picture New York in their minds, they think of condensed housing in the Big Apple where concrete structures make up your backyard. But our residents know that is almost always not the case when it comes to having a backyard in our state. From the Finger Lakes to Long Island, New Yorkers have the pleasure of breathtaking views as soon as they step foot outside their doors. These are too beautiful to describe with words. Take a look at these gorgeous backyards that will make you want to move to our great state.
- Living in the town of Skaneateles means having one of New York’s most beautiful blue lakes right in your back yard.
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- A picturesque red house looks stunning all year long against the blue skies and ocean surrounding Centre Island.
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- Homes lining the shores of Saranac Lake will get to enjoy having our tallest mountains right in their backyard.
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- Residents who are lucky enough to live out amongst our 1000 Islands will have waterfront views like this.
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- Down in Ulster, a beautiful cabin overlooks our gorgeous Catskill Mountains.
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- A village in the Hudson Valley is able to have sweeping views of Storm King Mountain.
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- A farmhouse in Keene Valley has the pleasure of overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain all throughout the year.
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- New York is known for having an abundance of waterfalls. But did you know that many of them can be found on private residences right in our very own backyards?
The Roxbury Waterfall House/airbnb
The Roxbury Waterfall House/airbnb
- Rural life out amongst the Finger Lakes includes remote and scenic views of rolling hills and farmland.
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- Incredible views of our mountains surround those who live in the town of Lake Placid, sitting on the shores of the stunning Mirror Lake.
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- Peace and quiet will fill your backyard when you’re living out on Fire Island.
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Feeling like you’re ready to move to the Empire State now that you’ve seen these incredible views? Well if you are, you’ll want to read about the 15 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In New York!
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The Roxbury Waterfall House/airbnb
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