Large split-level home with lots of windows and natural light. Main floor features a newly-renovated open concept living-dining-kitchen with vaulted ceiling and skylight, hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking private pond and wooded valley. Rear balcony off kitchen and living room allows outdoor eating with a birds-eye view of nature.
Spacious master bedroom includes loft office, private bath, and private balcony overlooking back acreage that is perfect for morning coffee and evening fireflies.
The house features 3 additional bedrooms and 2 additional bathrooms, plus a large family room downstairs. The lower level includes a laundry room with a treadmill and indoor bike trainer. The upstairs guest bedroom includes a spa-quality massage chair facing a large window with a view of the front yard.
The oversized 2-car garage is attached to the kitchen via a mudroom/pantry that is minimally stocked, but available to you. The kitchen includes all dishware, utensils and cookware, and cooking spices.
The large backyard is great for lawn games, entertaining, and family gatherings. The 14 acre wooded lot includes a segment of Buttermik Creek and adjoins undeveloped acreage to the north, west, and south creating a natural wildlife corridor and plenty of woods to explore. Wildlife is abundant, including, deer, fox, turkeys, beaver, many species of birds, and more. The 1/2 acre private pond is stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill and is good for swimming, fishing and ice skating.
Despite the rustic setting, the house is a 12 minute commute to Cornell University, and 8 minute drive to downtown Ithaca, and 4 minutes to Ithaca College. The neighborhood is quiet and family-friendly.