On a quiet cul-de-sac in Ellis Hollow, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath contemporary on 1.73 acres is adjacent to Finger Lakes Land Trust never-to-be-developed land. Stroll down your driveway to access walking trails, only minutes to Cornell. This home is impeccable, light-filled, thoroughly renovated, with unique contemporary styling: high ceilings, skylights and interior windows, built-in shelving, two bedrooms with multiple levels. The open layout flows beautifully from the custom kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances, to the dining room with sliding glass doors out to the patio, to the gracious living room with walls of windows and a recessed pellet stove in the brick accent wall, then over to a calming family room that could easily be used as a downstairs office. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite has a split-level design with a small set of stairs separating a lower dressing/living area from the sleeping area, creating a sense of privacy and luxury. Both bathrooms upstairs have been immaculately renovated, with radiant floor heating, new skylights, and custom tile work. The lower level offers a fabulous modern game room or family room, with its own new wood stove. A clean sumptuous laundry/hobby room and clothes chute from the upstairs level directly to the laundry counter! The grounds are groomed and tranquil, with a stone patio for entertaining. The list of improvements is astonishing, including (but not limited to) a new roof, a new heat pump and AC, new solar panels, new exterior and interior painting, newly renovated bathrooms, new shed - the list goes on. Everything hard has been finished, all you have to do is relax and enjoy. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday April 4th 2 - 4pm.
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.
Very special 3317 sq ft midcentury modern ranch with a 1375 sq. ft. renovated studio on 21 acres just minutes toIthaca, in the ICSD. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has a sumptuous amount of land around it, creating totalprivacy. In this house it is easy to imagine a creative, fun life. There are so many possibilities! The entryway withcathedral ceiling lets in beautiful muted light, and leads to an open layout of formal living room in front of thefireplace and formal dining room. The kitchen is recently fully renovated to include walls, countertops, flooring,and all appliances. Enjoy the 500 sq ft all-season sunroom w/ floor to ceiling windows that can be accessedthrough glass French doors both from the dining room as well as the kitchen, giving views of the surroundingproperty. Primary suite with large bath, walk-in closet, plus 3 additional bedrooms & a full bath complete the bedroom wing. The primary bedroom suite with brand new flooring is spacious, with its own stone patio outsidethe sliding glass doors leading to the pool area. Three of the bedrooms have direct access to the patio leading tothe fenced, bean-shaped pool, beautifully maintained with a young liner, pump, and heater. The original stables,nicely set away from the house, were renovated into an open studio with its own bedroom, kitchenette, and fullbath - use for guests or your artistic pursuits! If you crave total privacy, but also want a location minutes toIthaca, plus a unique custom home with plenty of space and options for flexible living, look no further.
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.
