1430 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Spacious 1880s Greek Revival home blending character with extensive modern renovations, including a multi-story addition with a full walkout lower level below, expansive loft above, and exceptional living space in between. Nestled on 5.15 acres and only 3 miles from Cornell and Ithaca, this property offers the perfect balance of convenience and country living, where you can enjoy star-filled skies, bonfires, and abundant wildlife. With over 4,000 square feet of flowing interior space, there is room for everyone and everything. The home features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including a primary suite which is a refined retreat, boasting a private loft with sleek metal railings, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with natural stone tile, a pebble-mosaic walk-in shower, and glass-block windows. A guest suite also offers a private bath and walk-in closet. Each bedroom is individually heated and cooled with its own mini-split heat pump. The main level offers a formal large dining room featuring an exposed beam, decorative ceiling, hardwood floors, original windows, and a pellet stove for added warmth. The living room showcases a classic library with walls of bookshelves, lower cabinets, and more hardwood flooring. The spacious kitchen integrates endless granite counters, a peninsula for dining, and full-height soft white cabinetry. Just off the breakfast area, a family room features large windows, bamboo flooring, a built-in pet den, plus a built-in electric fireplace. Additional main-level rooms provide flexible space for a home office or possible 1st floor bedroom. The walkout lower level expands the possibilities with high ceilings, large windows, built-ins, and generous open space ideal for a media room, workshop, or rec area. Outside, the property continues to impress with a private deck, expansive lawn, mature woods, an older barn, winding trails, a babbling brook and a fire pit. Completing the package is a 21.8 kW grid-tied solar system capable of powering the home and its future needs. A truly exceptional property offering remarkable space, both inside and outside, just minutes from town and a couple 100 feet from the Ellis Hollow Community Center.