This proud dwelling, known as the Burtt House, is located at the crest of Ithaca Falls, a short distance from the Cornell campus. It affords magnificent views of the rushing water & winter lake views of Cayuga Lake. Look for the drone video showing the view above the chasm. This is a project house for the Arts & Crafts enthusiast which was featured in the 1903 issue of Country Life in America. In recent years, it has been used as an occasional gathering place by a local religious community. The house is charming & eclectic; with neo-Tudor & chalet-style elements, leaded glass windows, hand-carved fireplace decorations, & a large veranda facing Fall Creek. The porte-cochere can be used as a carport. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths. The location, scale, and quality of this home invite restoration to its original state, though the U-1 zoning also permits its future use as cooperative housing, a duplex, or a multi-family dwelling--with required City permits. The fenced strip of land at the edge of the gorge is owned by the City of Ithaca and the rough log-style shed at the end of Willard Way is also on this property. Annotated James Howell structural available for review. Deed, survey, easements, invoices, & historical info are also attached to the listing.
Exhaust FanGas OvenGas RangeGas Water HeaterRefrigeratorRange Hood
Basement
Exterior EntryFullWalk-Up Access
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
4
Flooring
HardwoodVariesVinyl
Heating
Forced AirNatural Gas
Interior
Entrance FoyerPantryNatural Woodwork
Window Features
Storm Window(s)
Bedroom 1
Dimensions - 16.00 x 15.00Level - Second
Bedroom 2
Dimensions - 15.00 x 12.00Level - Second
Bedroom 3
Dimensions - 15.00 x 11.00Level - Second
Bedroom 4
Dimensions - 12.00 x 13.00Level - Second
Bedroom 5
Dimensions - 11.00 x 11.00Level - Second
Den
Dimensions - 9.00 x 11.00Level - First
Dining Room
Dimensions - 14.00 x 11.00Level - First
Foyer
Dimensions - 4.00 x 3.00Level - First
Kitchen
Dimensions - 9.00 x 10.00Level - First
Living Room
Dimensions - 16.00 x 32.00Level - First
Other
Dimensions - 10.00 x 14.00Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
Blown-In InsulationFrameStoneStucco
Lot Features
Irregular LotNear Public Transit
Other Structures
Barn(s)Outbuilding
Patio And Porch
CoveredPorch
Road Frontage
City Street
Roof
AsphaltMembraneRubberShingleSlateTile
View
Water
Waterfront Features
Lake
Waterview
Water
Windows/Doors
Storm Window(s)
Community Features
MLS Area
Ithaca-City-500700
School District
Ithaca
Township
Not Applicable
Financing Terms Available
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
Schools
School District
Ithaca
Elementary School
Fall Creek Elementary
Middle School
Boynton Middle
High School
Ithaca Senior High
Listing courtesy of Carol Bushberg of Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) (607) 279-4530
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