210 Forest Home Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850

Welcome to Forest Home Lodge, located in the historic hamlet of Forest Home in Ithaca. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this stately residence offers a perfect balance of modern comforts and classic elegance. Built in 1910 as a home for Ithaca’s first judge, Forest Home Lodge is rich in history and character. Situated on a fully fenced lot, the home is surrounded by greenery, providing a natural, peaceful retreat. Enjoy the flower and vegetable gardens from the screened-in porch. There’s even a porch swing, inviting you to stay a while. Share the magnificent formal dining room with family and friends, then retreat to the living room to relax beside the cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen is the heart of the home, with double ovens, plenty of cabinet space, and beautiful natural stone countertops. The home has three solar arrays, two hybrid water heaters, and energy-efficient heat pumps in every bedroom—providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly power, hot water, heating, and cooling. Located just steps from Cornell University (with NO land lease), this home offers easy access to campus. The Cornell campus, Beebe Lake, and the Cornell Botanical Gardens, with their scenic landscapes and walking trails, are all within a five-minute walk from the front door. With its historic charm, modern amenities, and unbeatable location, this property offers it all.