Located on the edge of Ithaca, this stunning multi-story home offers 360 degrees of scenic privacy while remaining conveniently close to Cayuga Lake, schools, shopping, and the Cornell campus. Thoughtfully designed for all lifestyles, the home features spacious, light-filled interiors with hardwood floors, walls of glass, natural wood trim, a gas fireplace, and custom built-ins. The main level opens to an expansive 16' x 36' composite deck—perfectly suited for a hot tub and ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation—with serene views of the surrounding woods, rambling creek, and natural setting. The stylish kitchen includes granite countertops, a random-pattern tile backsplash, solid natural wood cabinetry, a cozy sitting nook, and yard views, while a main-level laundry room and half bath add to the home's everyday functionality. A staggered upper level offers three bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings, multiple closets, a Palladian window, skylight, and a luxurious ensuite bath with solid surface vanity, marble, and tile finishes. Two additional bedrooms, also with vaulted ceilings and skylights, share a renovated full bath with high-quality finishes. The lower level offers fantastic flex space, currently configured as a one-bedroom apartment with full-sized windows, a gas heating stove, custom built-ins, and a private entrance—perfect for use as a guest suite, in-law quarters, plus a family room. Every level is equipped with efficient mini-split heat pumps for year-round heating and cooling. Additional features include a long paved driveway with a gated entrance, a two-car garage, attic storage, ample closets, an attached storage shed, underground utilities, municipal water, and natural gas. Whether you're enjoying a morning coffee on the front patio, soaking in the peaceful sounds of the creek, or strolling through the wooded grounds, this property offers a private, picturesque retreat to come home to after the daily hustle and bustle.