House near Ithaca and Cortland -- SOLAR DESIGN -- LARGE POND in Freeville, New York For Sale

Passive solar designed ranch-style house with outbuildings on 28+ acres located between Ithaca and Cortland!
This unique property includes the quality xxxx sft structure built on grade using the Superior Precast Exterior Wall System which is stronger, warmer, dryer and greener than any conventional or modular home built.
Through a sunroom you enter the xxxx sft living quarters and immediately notice the 10 ft. high walls and vaulted ceilings wrapped with T&G pine. The open space was designed for handicap access and includes a woodstove for backup heat, the eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets and granite countertop, living/dining room area, and an upstairs loft currently used as office space. The floors are ceramic tile throughout including the master bedroom/bathroom suite and the second bedroom and full bathroom. Both bedrooms have quality exposed wood beams adding a nice touch to the décor. Beyond the living quarters is another 40 x 40 area which includes a utility room and storage area, plus a woodworking shop and metal working shop. This area includes the oil fired boiler for the in-floor radiant heat which is throughout the complete building, hot water maker and air handling heat exchanger required because the building is so energy efficient. In this area there is also the laundry area, a wash sink and toilet for convenience when working in the shop and the 200 amp electric service with 3 ? 100 amp subpanels.
Beyond this area is another 40 x 40 shop with a 12 x 12 and 9 x 8 insulated overhead doors along with a wood boiler for backup heat. This shop area is used for vehicle repairs where the current owner has restored many cars, trucks and tractors. All of the shop floors are coated with epoxy paint for easy maintenance, and the walls and ceilings are finished with metal and quality plywood. In addition to the main house/shop structure, there is a 3 bay 36 x 24 quality garage built using the Superior Precast Walls, along with a 56 x 24 and a 48 x 20 post frame open sheds for storage of equipment and vehicles. The post frame buildings could be easily used for livestock if you?re looking to do a sustainable farm.
All of this is situated on 28+ acres including a large pond, about 10 acres of woodland which borders a nature preserve and the balance being open farmland.
Great location in the Finger Lakes Region of NY between the Cities of Ithaca and Cortland.
Priced to sell for $398,900. Call Carl Snyder 607-280-xxxx for more information and to schedule a private showing.
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