3795 Seneca Rd, Trumansburg, NY 14886

In years past, this farmhouse was the main working farmhouse for the area. It has been lovingly maintained and tastefully updated to retain its charm. It is located on a quiet road on 6 acres including a stream, pond, organic vegetable garden, with fruit trees, and plenty of flowers. A stone walkway circles the house and leads into a grand staircase with 10 foot ceilings. The main parlor is inviting with original woodwork, large windows, and a soapstove woodstove which throws out heat for hours and hours on long winter days. The gleaming plank floors are original and provide the entire house with a beautiful foundation. On the main floor, there is a large parlor, dining room with chandelier, and large country kitchen with marble countertops and powder white metal cabinets. The kitchen has a farmhouse sink, side-by-side refrigerator, two ovens, and an electric stovetop. Off the kitchen there are two rooms which are currently used as a playroom and dressing room. There is also a cozy laundry room with stackable front loader and dryer, including a utility closet with sink. The bathroom on the 1st floor has an updated Toto toilet and original marble sinktop and faucet. Going up the beautiful staircase, there are halls into the substantial master bedroom with chandelier and three large windows letting in lots of light. The master bathroom is huge and bright, with a clawfoot tub, and renovated double sink. There are two closets in this bathroom, and a separate room for the new Toto double-flush toilet. Walking through the house, you'll find a children's room, and then four other smaller rooms with large windows leading to the back staircase of the house which returns to the kitchen. The large deck overlooking the land is in the back of the house, perfect for a patio table and private hot tub. There is also a quiet covered porch on the side of the house. The basement includes an upgraded water softening and filtration system, two furnaces, one updated, a new oil tank, and sump. The basement is gravel and dry all year round, perfect for storage. The pull-down attic spans almost the entire length of the house and has been updated to create lots of storage, and could even be turned into a children's rec room. The house has had blown in insulation and other energy-saving improvements. Even so, we have never surpassed one 250 tank of oil for the entire year, as the woodstove is an excellent workhorse to keep the first floor warm and cozy. In the yard, there is a large fenced-in play area including a play structure and sandbox, apple and cherry trees, a double-blooming raspberry patch, and a fenced-in organic garden which has been meticulously cared for. In this area are blueberries and other berries, asparagus, and rhubarb. There is a pond near the side of the house which attracts great blue herons, geese, and ducks. There is also a gentle brook on the property and a storage barn. Appraised for $270,000 in 2010, we are offering this for sale by owner for $255,000 until July 15th when we'll sell with the help of a realtor and will increase the price. We encourage you to come and take a look at this unusual property and imagine a quieter way of living.