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4 Bedroom Home in Moravia - $289,900

Welcome to this newly renovated 4 bedroom 2 bathroom country home situated on .95 acres with an additional 8.5 acres included. The first floor offers a large living room that opens up to a spacious kitchen featuring new appliances, concrete counter tops, and new cabinetry.The second floor offers 3 bedrooms and a master on suite with a second deck overlooking the back of the property. This country gem is is a must see! Conveniently located for an easy commute to Auburn, Ithaca, and Cortland.

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4 Bedroom Home in Skaneateles - $269,900

Here is your chance to own a part of history! Historic Skaneateles schoolhouse has several upgrades including Samsung appliances, first floor master bedroom, new 200 amp electric, and comfort windows. The first floor includes open concept living room/dining with first floor master, full bath, ample kitchen, and large walk in mudroom with first floor laundry. The second level has 2 finished bedrooms, and space for additional bedroom and bathroom. The heated detached building on the property would make great additional space for home office, man cave, she shed, movie room, workshop, etc. The fully fenced private backyard includes a koi pond and deck. This home would be great for a family who wants to put a little TLC to make it their own. This house is located just 1.5 miles outside the village of Skaneateles.

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5 Bedroom Home in Skaneateles - $1,950,000

Stunning Greek Revival in downtown Skaneateles with spectacular lake view. Original woodwork, high ceilings, & wood floors make this home a showstopper. Current owners have taken tremendous pride in restoring this gorgeous home to it's original character & have made improvements totaling almost $1M. Original bread oven was rebuilt and now functions as a wood burning fireplace and bread/pizza oven. Master suite, back stairs, mudroom, new baking kitchen with pantry, & 2 car detached garage have been added to north section of the home. Upgrades have been done on this home including Azek siding for low maintenance, new shutters, extensive front porch renovation, new front roof in 2020, new boiler 2021, 2nd floor bathroom renovated, & original well house was completely restored. First floor has grand front foyer, formal dining, formal living, living, half bathroom, office, kitchen, music/game room, kitchen, baking kitchen, laundry/mudroom with storage. Second level includes 4 bedrooms with original details & 3 updated bathrooms including a large tub in master bath. It's rare to find an heirloom home in Skaneateles that has been meticulously maintained with all these modern amenities!

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4 Bedroom Home in Skaneateles - $649,900

This charming spacious Village home is just steps from the Village center. The home features front porch, 2 car attached garage w storage room, updated baths, freshly painted interior, original grand staircase, hardwoods on 1st floor and new flooring on 2nd floor, first floor laundry, tall ceilings, newer windows and roof, large mudroom, and guest suite (previously used as an in-law apt. The classification does not convey w house). This area designed by Bob Eggelston consists of a small kitchen, living room w brick wood burning FP and built-ins, balcony, full bathroom, laundry closet and bedroom. This could become an amazing master suite or bonus room, the large basement houses lots of storage room and a workshop with a garage door to the backyard. This is a rare gem.

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4 Bedroom Home in Camillus - $99,900

Village two story home with four bedrooms (two up and two down) and two full bathrooms. This home features two enclosed porches, large rooms throughout, a brand new roof, updated bathroom and so much more. Currently there is not a driveway and parking is on the street. You can build a driveway via Newport Rd with approval. 15 minutes to Wegmans and 10 minutes to the Towne Center! Great value in the Village of Camillus!

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4 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $399,950

New to the market. SPECIAL LISTING. Historic turn key farm house with four barns on a five acre parcel in the heart of the Fingerlakes. Surrounded by wineries this beautiful property is ten minutes to Auburn, twenty minutes to the village of Skaneateles and 25 minutes to Ithaca. The farm was built by the prominent Hayden Letchworth family in the late 1800’s. Barns have high quality tongue and groove walls and floors and are extremely spacious, consisting of over 11000 square feet. House is completely remodeled and over 2700 square feet of living space. Current owner has maintained the character and beauty of the property but updated with modern amenities. New roof, windows, siding, pex plumbing, insulation, Wells McClain boiler, original chestnut floors and Piazetta pellet stove that heats the entire living space. So many options with this unique property. Primary homestead, small farm, summer home, air BB , home business . Opportunities like this do not come often in this competitive market. Don't miss out, make your appointment to view today.

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5 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $589,000

Historical 1890 Romanesque Revival has been completely renovated over the past 20 years keeping the characteristics of the era. The owners have taken great pride and care to preserve the building and its history. Updates include a new roof, windows, hard wood flooring restored, steel foundation work, high efficient mechanicals…everything has been done! You truly must see the meticulous workmanship applied to this restoration. Modern updates have been added to allow for comfort and elegance, and with over 6,400 sq. ft this home has endless possibilities. Architectural and mechanical designs are available for the creative developer or home owner. This building is zoned R2 with commercial variance and is equipped with a sprinkler system, three phase power, alarm system, handicap accessible with a ramp and new elevator. Make your appointment today to see this exquisite home. The owner is a licensed real estate agent.

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4 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $62,500

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5 Bedroom Home in Elbridge - $359,900

Peace and quiet here as you walk the sprawling open land and woods and fish in the creek. Old style home with 5 bedrooms, lots of flex spaces and multiple outdoor buildings for storage/garage/workshop/livestock capabilities. New carpeting in a couple of rooms, updated main floor bath. Make it your own!

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4 Bedroom Home in Weedsport - $217,500

Deal fell through due to financing. Property is back on the market! Bring your buyer! Welcome to this meticulously maintained 19th century colonial home centrally located in the Town of Weedsport walking distance to top rated junior/senior high school and just a short drive to the Thruway, Skaneateles, and all of what the Finger Lakes has to offer! The screened in front porch with window inserts welcomes you into the main foyer. You will immediately notice the care the homeowner took into completely restoring the home to its original charm and beauty honoring its past with impeccable woodwork, timeless light fixtures, refinished solid wood doors all while embracing modern conveniences such as pullout drawers throughout the kitchen/pantry, first floor laundry, and plenty of storage including built-in shelving, dressers, and window seat. The fenced in backyard is a setting that mixes beautiful hand picked stones and hardscapes with an outdoor fireplace with a grassy park like area with mature trees. There is also a spot for a hot tub that looks over this outdoor retreat. Set up an appointment to view this home today. It does not disappoint.

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6 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $64,500

1 Acre in the middle of Auburn! Tons of opportunity is available with this large lot home. Minutes from everything that Auburn has to offer.

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4 Bedroom Home in Aurora - $585,000

Stunning blend of early American architecture and perfect Finger Lakes locale set in the most beautiful "you imagined it" village of Aurora, NY. The circa 1810 Peter Fort house stands tall on a glacially formed hillside overlooking Cayuga Lake. This majestic Adam Style Colonial is festoon with high style details from it's centered dominant gable and lunette window with spiderweb muntin, to its ornate dentil cornice with modillions! Enjoy the sprawling full-length porch with colonial columns and acorn finials. To step inside this historic treasure is to step back in time as you look through the same wavy glass windows that Colonel Fort whom served in the War of 1812 with President Andrew Jackson once had. Impressive entry foyer w/elegant staircase, high ceilings & ornate plaster moldings. Formal Dining & Living rooms each with frplcs, ornate trim & blt-ins. A cozy rear parlor and modern maple kitchen with ample storage completes the main floor. Beautifully appointed west facing bdrms w/frplcs beam with natural light. A walkout LL leads to a vegetable garden and verdant grounds. Vacation escape or year round, make this time-honored Finger Lakes relic yours! A Museum you can live in!

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4 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $148,900

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Colonial Home. Eat in Oak kitchen, Formal dining room, Living room, Rear Family room, 1st floor Laundry room. Many many new features. Home shows very well.

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4 Bedroom Home in Baldwinsville - $219,500

This house has beautiful hardwood floors throughout. With the open floor plan, you have plenty of room from kitchen straight through to the Living room. There is a second floor laundry shoot that sends the clothes down to the first floor laundry area. Each bedroom is spacious and has plenty of closet space. Downstairs bedroom can be used as home office as well. Full wall built in entertainment center offers extra space for pictures, nicknacks, books, and more! The house sits on property with empty lots on both sides, and 10 plus acres of empty wooded land behind it. Easy access to 690.

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4 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $274,900

Welcome home! This country home with tall ceilings has been remodeled from top to bottom while maintaining its charm and character. Located in the Skaneateles School District and in the Hamlet of Owasco, this property features over 2400 square feet of living space, first floor bedroom, 2 full baths, dry basement, large 2+ car garage with plenty of storage, beautiful woodwork, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to live in the Skaneateles School District at a discounted price!

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4 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $214,900

Outstanding home in a great neighborhood! Beautiful inside and outside with privacy fence surrounding above ground pool. This spacious home offers a gorgeous year round Florida room, new kitchen with granite countertops, all new windows, beautiful flooring! Upstairs boasts 3 large bedrooms and all new full bath with corian vanity top. There is a large extra family room down that could easily convert to a fourth bedroom. This is truly a move in home, view this home soon, it won't last!!

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4 Bedroom Home in Locke - $185,000

Get ready to fall in love! This charming property sits on nearly 7 acres, and includes a spacious farmhouse, partially fenced in yard, a barn and large metal outbuilding! The farmhouse features an updated kitchen and living room, and lots of original charm - wide plank flooring, door hardware, even some wallpaper! The stairwell walls are original planks taken from the first store in Genoa, dating back to 1800. The large master bedroom upstairs offers a huge walk-in closet, and the room at the top of the stairs has potential to be a terrific 2cd bathroom. Other important updates include a new well, propane furnace, water filtration system, and hot water heater. The beautiful views are original. Make your appointment today, this property will not last.

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4 Bedroom Home in Scipio Center - $254,900

This country property has a farmhouse feel, but all the modern amenities, high ceilings, large bedrooms and over 2700 square feet. Situated on 3.8 acres, this home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms along with a large dining room, family room, and formal living room. Walking into the home there is a mudroom that walks into the large eat-in kitchen with an island and dry bar. Off of the kitchen you will find the half-bath along with first floor laundry. The kitchen walks into the dining room, living room, and cozy family room with a fireplace. The built-in shelves, woodwork, and hardwood floors throughout give a homey feel. The second floor is spacious with a center hall office space and 2 full common bathrooms. The outside space is great for entertaining with a barn, fire pit, nice back porch area, vineyard, and plenty of space. Make an appointment today!

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4 Bedroom Home in Solvay - $98,500

Nice starter home in Solvay. Solvay Electric!! This house has new floors in den and living room, bonus room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, 1 bedroom down and 3 upstairs, fenced in yard with shed, 1 car garage is attached to house, but no entry into the house from the garage. New metal roof on main house and new asphalt roof on garage.

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4 Bedroom Home in Skaneateles - $395,000

Rare find in this 40 plus acre well built farmstead, from the mostly open rolling country acres, ideal for horses, or other livestock, to the woods and the (formerly) stocked pond. The spacious 4 bedroom home with bright open eat-in kitchen with pastoral views over the back deck and sunset. one bedroom , formal living room, office and front room round out the main floor with 3 bedrooms on second floor. Start your plants early in the sunroom just off the kitchen. Imagine all the fruits, flowers and vegetable you can grow in the fertile soils. The spacious multi stalled barn with hay and grain loft is the ideal size for a few horses or goats with an open level dressage ring awaiting you. Take a stroll along the laneway and fields in the cool of the summer and watch the colors come alive in the Autumn sun. Enjoy all the seasonal luxuries of one of New York's finest Finger Lakes- just minutes from the Village of Skaneateles located on East Lake Road.

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4 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $219,000

This spectacular 4 bedroom home , 1 1/2 baths is impressive as you step in with custom cherry woodwork throughout the home, beautiful hardwood floors , first floor offers kitchen, dining room, living room, parlor room, the home is historically noted as it has the charm of the 1800’s with the upgrades of today ! The 2nd level features the four spacious bedrooms, and full bath, and a walk up attic that is finished and ready for lots of storage. Some of the exclusives features are stain glass at the top of the 2nd floor, 4 fireplaces , one that actually is wood burning , 4 pocket doors on the first level that really adds to the uniqueness and character of this home.

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4 Bedroom Home in Auburn - $499,900

The Brinkerhoff, circa 1789, is a Finger Lake historic country estates on 10 acres. The stately colonial has been well loved throughout the years. The picturesque home exudes the grace and charm of yesteryear with today's modern conveniences. The home features 4+ bedrooms, 2 newly renovated full baths, 1st floor laundry, huge NEW kitchen with cathedral ceiling, exposed barn beams, island/ breakfast bar, granite counters and stainless steel appliances, enclosed porch, fieldstone fireplace, built-ins, some original floors, office, workout room, over 11,000 sqft of barns, barn to the north has concrete radiant floors and 2 story office, lovely partly fenced backyard, side patio, pond, and an additional 55 tillable acres is available for sale. Make your dreams become reality here; farming, winery, brewery, wedding venue, shop, storage, horses, B&B, the sky's the limit w PDD approval. Natural gas and public water. (s1356257 for 65ac).

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4 Bedroom Home in Locke - $195,000

A little slice of paradise right off Main Street in Locke. A quick trip to Cayuga and Owasco lake, in a quiet neighborhood. The house boasts historic architectural details, fenced in yard, a hot tub, and in-ground pool. The homeowners have updated many items including electrical, roof, driveway, septic system, furnace, bathrooms, and windows. Update just cosmetics to create your dream home! Sit on the screened in porch overlooking the pool, flower gardens, and yard, or sip wine in the indoor hot tub while you watch the stars through the skylight. Attached garage with plenty of storage and mudroom are key to winter living. Large kitchen, formal dining room, and beautiful built-ins add to its charm. Make this your dream home!

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4 Bedroom Home in Jordan - $89,000

Large 2-story home. 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Included master bedroom with cathedral ceiling and 2-double closets, with Master bath & Jacuzzi tub. Large living room with formal front dining room. Fireplace. Kitchen and living room need work. Backroom, pantry, work room, blacktop driveway, large rear yard, open L-shaped. Inside needs painting and some new floor covering, seller will credit $4000.

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Auburn and Cayuga County neighbors: Obituaries for February 6

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Gallery: Firefighters battle blaze on Sherwood Road in Scipio

Firefighters from several Cayuga County-area companies battled a house fire at 1807 Sherwood Road in the town of Scipio Monday evening. Two do…

Auburn and Cayuga County neighbors: Obituaries for February 8

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Auburn and Cayuga County neighbors: Obituaries for February 5

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Gallery: Snow storm packs a punch in Cayuga County

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