59 Hickory Circle, Ithaca, NY 14850

Custom-built transitional/contemporary home set on 1.39 fully fenced, park-like wooded acres. From the front door, the entry hall draws you through the house toward a soaring 2-story window looking directly into the woods. The window-lined staircase, clerestory windows, maple floors & cherry trim add to the feeling that the house was designed around its setting.

The main floor has an open plan while still giving each room its own space. The large kitchen has cherry cabinetry, granite counters, peninsula, built-in spice rack, abundant storage & workspace for anyone who loves to cook. The kitchen opens to the dining room &, through the entry hall, to the living room.

A 2-sided gas fireplace divides the dining/entry area & living room, creating more intimate spaces without losing the open feel. Hardwood maple floors, cherry woodwork & thoughtfully placed built-ins continue throughout the home. The main-floor primary suite has 2 walk-in closets, a large full bath & glass doors opening to a private deck.

From here, multiple Trex decks connect & meander around the house, through the gardens & toward the woods. A screened porch adds another place to enjoy the setting. Entry from the attached 2-car garage is conveniently located next to the laundry room & half bath.

Upstairs, the staircase rises through 2 stories of windows to an open family room/office with built-in desk, cabinetry & bookcases, along with 2 large bedrooms & a full bath. Clerestory windows bring in additional light, while a door opens directly to the expansive upper-level Trex deck surrounded by the trees.

Walk-in attic access provides additional storage. The lower level includes a rec room, cold-storage room & large walk-out shop/studio with plenty of possibilities for projects, hobbies or workspace. Cement-board siding, Trex decking, generator, in-floor radiant heat & AC add comfort, longevity & low-maintenance living.

With decks on multiple levels, screened porch, gardens & walls of windows looking into the woods, this is a home that lives as comfortably outside as it does in. Sellers reserve the right to set an offer review date. Sqft includes lower level, laser measured. Check out the virtual tour.