Live on the Black Diamond Trail in this cottage-style Yankee Timber Frame home integrating natural & outdoor elements with thoughtfully designed additions that expand both the square footage & natural flow of the house. Set in a beautiful, private setting with park-like grounds, lovely established landscaping, hardscaping & a clay tennis court. Carefully planned outside spaces create an easy & natural transition from the interior spaces that blend rustic charm with modern functionality offering a unique living space. The updated eat-in kitchen features quartz countertops, high-end appliances, & a custom tile backsplash. The kitchen, with a cozy reading nook & several passthroughs, connects seamlessly to the dining & family rooms, creating an open & comfortable layout for everyday living & entertaining. The living room, with its cathedral ceilings & central gas fireplace, offers a warm & inviting gathering space while capturing distant views across the grounds. Glass sliders open seamlessly onto an expansive composite deck. The main level also includes a primary bedroom & an updated full bath with spa like soaking tub & heated floors. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, built-in office area & a second updated full bath. The lower level has a rec room, laundry area, workshop & additional flexible space with its own exterior entrance. This area could function well as a fourth bedroom, hobby room, or private office with convenient outside access. The detached two-car garage with generous upper-level storage is positioned beside a spacious parking area, allowing for easy parking. Efficient heating & cooling are provided by heat pump mini-splits, Electric Thermal Storage units & heated floors in the bathrooms. 6+ acres, plenty of room to build a solar array! Beautifully maintained & filled with natural light, this exceptional property offers a rare sense of privacy on almost 7 secluded acres adjacent to the Black Diamond Trail. Just minutes to Ithaca, Cayuga Lake, & the Ithaca Yacht Club, creating the unique lifestyle opportunity you have been dreaming of. Don’t miss the virtual tour. Sellers reserve the right to set an offer review. SqFt from laser measurements.