Welcome to your own secluded oasis just South of Ithaca! Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat, a homestead opportunity, or a base for recreational adventures, this property offers unmatched privacy, versatility, and natural beauty highlighted by wood accents throughout. Step inside to find an inviting interior where exposed beams and vaulted ceilings surround the 2-story stone hearth to create a cozy, cabin-like feel. An open living/dining room/kitchen space offers modern living, from the Corian counters, center island with breakfast bar seating, hickory cabinets and custom tile backsplash. A flexible floor plan with a primary bedroom and bath on the main level plus a large open loft overlooks the main living room —ideal as a second living area, studio, home office, or music room, with endless potential to adapt to your lifestyle. The fully finished walkout basement adds even more living space and flexibility. It features a spacious family room with a second stone fireplace, a full bathroom, and a private bedroom—perfect for guests, multi-generational living, or creating a separate retreat. With central AC/heating provided by Mother Earth via the geothermal system, you will enjoy reasonable utilities too. Outside amenities include an open deck accessible to the wrap-around covered porch, a newer detached 3-car garage with both workshop space and a 2nd floor loft, providing excellent space for storage, hobbies, or small business needs. With over 10 acres, divided by woods and open fields to explore, you'll enjoy regular visits from deer, wild turkeys, fox and various songbirds. An established fenced-in garden and chicken coop too. Whether you're relaxing by the fire, working in the shop, or enjoying the peace of your own land, this property offers a rare blend of rustic beauty and practical living. Minutes from everything downtown Ithaca but also Treman State Park and the Lindsay Parsons Biodiversity Preserve in West Danby. Live your Finger Lakes dream here!