219 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NY 14850

This beautiful custom built ~2100 sq. foot, 5 bedroom (2 in finished basement), 2.5 bath home offers spacious beauty and comfort in a lovely, child friendly co-housing neighborhood. Breathtaking distant views from the living rooms expansive bow window, 9 foot ceiling on main floor with open layout for entertaining, ceiling fan and lovely hickory flooring. Entryway has mudroom/closet/pantry, with swinging hickory doors. Custom kitchen has stainless steel appliances, gorgeous hickory cabinets, and reclaimed yellow pine vaulted ceiling. Master bedroom upstairs, has coffered ceiling and dual closets. Upstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans and gorgeous views from large south facing windows. Main floor and upstairs bathrooms are beautifully tiled. Finished lookout basement with 2 bedrooms and a full bath has radiant heat via lovely stained concrete flooring. Home includes 3200 Wp solar PV system updated in 2014, washer and dryer, 180 sq. ft. storage/utility space, back yard deck and side porch, large front porch with gabled roof. Many environmental and eco-friendly features: passive solar design, Anderson 400 Series double-pane windows, SIP (structural insulated panel) construction, ICF (insulated concrete form) foundation, HRV (heat recovery ventilator), highly insulated with R-24 walls (no thermal bridging) and R-50 blown cellulose attic space, dual-flush toilets. Rental includes assigned, covered parking space. Prospective residents must complete the neighborhood Membership process. Community members are expected to contribute 2-4 hours a week toward community work. Please contact us for more detailed information. EcoVillage residents have access to 174 shared acres, including trails through the fields and woods; playgrounds; basketball court; swimming pond; three organic farms; and adjacent land owned by Cornell Plantations, perfect for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Common houses are available for the use of all, with dining areas, playrooms, sitting rooms/libraries, kitchens, guest rooms, and shared laundry facilities Owner pays water and internet