1121 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Live the lake life you’ve always dreamed of, where eagles soar past your sliding glass doors and just 75 steps lead to your private lakeside yard, dock, and boathouse on Cayuga Lake. Wake up to dazzling sunrises, enjoy coffee or cocktails on expansive decks, and take in unparalleled views through three stories of soaring windows that frame the water from every living area. This custom contemporary chalet blends style and charm and has been thoughtfully updated with quality materials and an eye for design that pays homage to life on the water. You’ll find unique touches throughout—stained glass windows, a loft walkway to an office crowned by a dramatic round window, warm wood cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, and stone fireplaces. Bedrooms on each level offer privacy, while the primary suite pampers with its own fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath featuring a freestanding soaking tub and separate shower. The sleek kitchen, with “U” shaped island, quartz counters, stainless appliances, and slate floors, flows easily for entertaining, to a deck and into the great room addition with a loft for extra living or creative space. Four fireplaces invite year-round comfort, while gardens, slate staircases, and quiet sitting spots make the outdoors as enchanting as the inside. A renovated 2-bedroom guest cottage provides income or extra space for friends and family who won’t want to leave. With rare privacy, yet just minutes from town, restaurants, wine trails, and all the Finger Lakes have to offer, this is more than a home, it’s a retreat, a gathering place, and a front-row seat to lakefront living at its finest. Square footage is per photographer's iGUIDE tour.