Beat the stress and churn of the Spring market, act now to secure this beautiful 5 bedroom 2 bath home on a lush .24 acre city lot! Ornate craftsmanship inside and out, with custom masonry, woodwork, and trim details. Downstairs boasts a warm and inviting living room with gas fireplace and formal dining room. Ground floor primary bedroom, bonus room/home office, and full bath with walk-in shower make an ideal layout for aging in place or hosting. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms and tiled bath. Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and an accentuated wall of windows. Custom cabinetry rich in color and storage options, matched with updated appliances and a beautiful backsplash detail. Artfully refinished hardwood flooring throughout and several Seller improvements including, but not limited to, HVAC with central air, electrical upgrades, and fencing. Enjoy your newly built patio/decking with covered pavilion perfectly curated for peaceful Summer evenings. Look out over your fully fenced rear yard and robust seasonal foliage, gaining a profound sense of privacy and nature yet all the conveniences of living in Downtown Ithaca. Massive basement for all one's storage needs and a large paved driveway for multiple vehicles. Best of all, the 266 sq ft vaulted room off the driveway is ideal for your home gym, studio, work shop, or eventual garage conversion. Set back from the quiet streetscape, this home is a truly unique find ready for its next chapter. Sq. footage and bedroom count is derived from 3rd party floor plans and varies from assessment. Hot tub does not convey unless negotiated otherwise.