6590 Lake Road South, Sweden, NY 14420

• 5 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,869 sqft

Property Description

Discover The Gingerbread Manor — a rare Gothic Revival Victorian that masterfully blends rich history with thoughtful, modern updates. Originally the home of Mr. Reed, the first town supervisor of Sweden, this 1850s-era treasure exudes timeless elegance and unmistakable character. Designed by world-renowned architect Andrew Jackson Downing, a pioneer of American landscape and residential design, the home showcases his signature Gothic Revival style — from the ornate gingerbread trim to the soaring 10-to-11-foot ceilings and refined architectural details that define every space. Inside, you'll find 4–5 spacious bedrooms, graceful pocket doors, and a full walk-up attic offering endless potential for expansion or creative use. The home features two staircases: a grand, curved main staircase that makes a dramatic statement, and a separate back staircase for added convenience and flow. Updates throughout include replaced windows, updated electrical, a new boiler, fresh paint, new flooring in select areas, and tasteful fixture upgrades that beautifully blend old-world charm with modern convenience. Step outside to enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails on one of two porches — one of which is newly built — or unwind on the private concrete patio nestled in the serene backyard. A true highlight of the property is the three-story barn with a newer roof, ideal for storage, a workshop, or future creative conversion. With a double septic system in place, this home is perfectly suited for a bed-and-breakfast or future Airbnb opportunity. The Gingerbread Manor isn’t just a home — it’s a living piece of local history, lovingly preserved and ready to welcome its next chapter.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

September 29, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Howard Hanna : 585-352-8833

Listing Agent:

James Hinman : 585-352-8833

MLS ID:

R1641316

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fan(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)DenSeparate/Formal Dining RoomEntrance FoyerEat-in KitchenGuest AccommodationsSee RemarksWalk-In PantryWindow TreatmentsBedroom on Main LevelIn-Law Floorplan
• Appliances: Built-In RangeBuilt-In OvenDryerElectric CooktopElectric Water HeaterRefrigeratorWasherWater Softener Owned
• Laundry: Upper Level
• Basement: Exterior EntryFullWalk-Up AccessSump Pump
• Flooring: CarpetHardwoodLuxury VinylTileVaries
• A/C: Zoned
• Heating: PropaneZonedBaseboardHot Water
• Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 2

Exterior

• General: Gravel DrivewayPatioBarn(s)Outbuilding
• Style: Victorian
• Other Structures: Barn(s)OutbuildingPorchPatioOpen
• Parking: No GarageDrivewayOther

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltArchitecturalShingle
• Windows: Drapes
• General: CedarCopper PlumbingPEX Plumbing2Stone

Location

• Road/Access: Main Thoroughfare
• Originating MLS: NYS_R
• School District: Brockport
• County: Monroe

Lot

• Zoning: 265289-114-030-0001-033-000

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableHigh Speed Internet AvailableCircuit Breakers
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: NYS_R

This listing courtesy of James Hinman, Howard Hanna