Rustic elegance defines this 1400 sq. ft. Energy Star rated home - a modern cross between a Southwestern cottage and a Japanese house, with Douglas Fir reflecting light throughout and polished cement floors creating a striking architectural pairing, beautifully balancing the raw, industrial coolness of concrete with the warm, rich grain of natural wood. This combination is a staple in modern, Scandinavian, and contemporary rustic design aesthetics and plays out beautifully in this home, with its walls of windows connecting the indoors with the calm of nature through private views of the surrounding 7.8 acres that back up directly to Tremen State Park and the Fingerlakes walking trail! Stroll across your meadows, past the established, fenced, raised-bed gardens and orchard plantings to access the trail into the never-to-be-developed state park. The home has an open living/dining/kitchen layout, and two very spacious bedrooms. Everything is custom; the kitchen has a gorgeous Wolf luxury range and an extensive counter-height pantry with three extra large pull out drawers. Ceiling height is at least 9 ft. throughout, including the custom, tiled bathroom. Connecticut bluestone porch and patio extend the living space and are easily accessed through multiple french doors. Designed by Claudia Brenner, the drainage, swale, and leveled land have already been completed for a possible expansion of the home, which could also include an expansion over the garage. The storage capacity of the property is immense, with a large two-car garage and a separate utilities room that doubles as a safe room and includes an Buderus on-demand hot water heater large enough for an expanded home, plus a separate run-in barn to accommodate a truck and a tractor, plus a lockable shipping container at the back of the barn. Extremely Energy Efficient. Low Town of Enfield taxes paired with Ithaca City School District completes this fantastic opportunity. Open House: Saturday May 30th 12 noon to 2pm.

Not visible from the road! Tucked onto 3 acres, this log home built in 2004 has total visual privacy, but is only minutes to Cornell and downtown Ithaca. Three bedrooms, two baths, with a spacious primary loft big enough to add an office area overlooking the living room, this home has character to share. Beautiful warm wood envelopes you, cathedral ceilings soar, the decks outside overlook the hills of Caroline and the private backyard. The layout is gracious and flexible, giving people room to breathe - one bedroom on each level, and on the ground floor level the third bedroom is its own suite with a full bath and kitchenette area, plus separate walk out entrance - an easy set up for AirBnB or rental, or just fantastic ease and privacy for your guests. The living and dining room areas are both open to the kitchen and their own separate spaces. The chicken coop stays, as does the large gazebo where you can freely enjoy fires and the company of friends. The three acres back up to an old rail road bed which may some day join the East Hill Rec. Trail. This is an extremely well built, unique, and lovely home. One car garage, low Town of Dryden taxes, Ithaca City schools. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday July 11th 2-4pm.

Charm and possibility in this stucco and shingle-sided two story home in downtown Ithaca. 1068 square feet, two bedrooms one bath with a classic layout - eat-in kitchen under a skylight to let the sun stream in, and a door to the back deck overlooking the large private backyard. Formal dining room, perfect living room, washer and dryer upstairs. Hardwood floors and a stained glass window detail on the staircase. Really fantastic location - on a tucked-away residential street only half a block to Hakacha ramen shop, just two blocks from Wide Awake Bakery, Red Feet Wine, Aldi, and down the street to the Farmer's Market! You actually don't need gas for that car. In need of coffee? Only 5 blocks from Ithaca Coffee Company AND Gimme Coffee. Brand new Rinnai hot water heater. This is that sweet starter home so many dream of. You can afford it! Come and take a look.

The shiniest penny on Penny Lane, this split level two bedroom, one bath located in Commonland Community is an end unit that has been made new with many updates: professionally painted rooms, brand new stainless steel dishwasher, carpets, luxury vinyl flooring, refinished maple counters and window sills, new vanity top - even the large picture window in the living room is new! A large catio is built into the patio, still leaving room for table and chairs. Bright, warm, absolutely move-in ready, make your life easy and make this your home. Commonland Community offers super-insulated, energy efficient, affordable homes in a natural setting, and is just minutes to Cornell and downtown Ithaca, with 45 acres held in common and a community clubhouse for the use of the residents. Six Mile Creek Natural Area literally borders the backyard. HOA fees are $370/monthly and cover exterior maintenance including wood patio walls, lawn mowing and snow plowing, water, sewer and garbage services and use of community ballpark and community center/BBQ pavilion. Carport for $100/year. Storage closet off the carport, walk-in closet off the primary, and walk-in pantry in the kitchen offer plenty of storage. See CommonlandIthaca.org for more information. Any offers to be reviewed Friday February 19th.