Fully rented for 2022-2023

Here is a video of the Magnum Opus!

1692 Ellis Hollow Road showcases the combined talents of Charlie and our sons. Besides including all the amenities of our other properties, our “Magnum Opus”

• Utilizes the same floor plan as all our Ellis Hollow duplexes, but the finishing touches make this place a standout.
• Virtually all the framing is done with lumber sawn by us, harvested here in Tompkins County, all of it salvaged from ice storm damage from a storm in the winter of 2005-2006.
• Note the huge beams that make up the ceiling/floor structure, and the wood trim around windows and doors, as well as the handmade doors themselves.

• The cabinets were made in our shop, constructed of maple lumber cut from an ice-felled tree on our home property on Hammond Hill.
• All appliances are Energy Star rated
• The wood for the stair system is black locust lumber cut from trees that we cleared off the house site in Ellis Hollow. They are a work of art and guaranteed not to squeak.
• We added a second story back deck to take advantage of the terrific views of the Ellis Hollow valley, a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the diversity of wildlife that thrives in the protected wildlife wetlands in the valley below.
• No carpet anywhere. We used waterborne polyurethanes as much as possible, and “no VOC” paints. The office floor is cork, a sustainable building material; the remainder of the first floor is ceramic tile, and the second floor is spruce.
• Amenities include:
  • Large, fully equipped kitchen includes gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, lots of storage and counter space
  • 2 large bedrooms, big closets
  • Office with closet
  • 1.5 baths
  • bonus storage under stairs
  • gas fireplace efficiently heats the whole space. Backup electric heat available in bedroom, office and full bath
  • whirlpool tub
  • large yard
  • tile floors in kitchen/living room/downstairs bath
  • on site laundry
  • energy efficient windows tip in for ease of cleaning.
  • pet friendly A few well mannered pets are welcome (no history of aggressive behavior or biting, please.) An additional pet deposit will be required.
  • ample off street parking
  • 5 miles/9 minute drive to Cornell
  • nicely landscaped lawns back up on a nationally protected wetland and wildlife area
  • Utilities $50 to 85/month for electric and averaging about $116 for propane/month. Internet/WiFi available.
  • Smoke Free
  • Ithaca City School District