445 Old 76 Road, Caroline, NY 14850

Half the drive, half the price —just 20 minutes to Cornell and well below the median home price in Tompkins County! A Rare Opportunity! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is set on 1.6 peaceful acres, offering comfort and practicality. Built in 1860, this sturdily built home has a lot of character and charm, which includes two enclosed porches—one serving as the main entrance and mudroom, perfect for unloading your day before entering the house, and the other as a sunroom, providing a bright and relaxing spot to enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sun rise. It has a main-floor laundry room that also serves as a utility room/pantry for added convenience. This home also features many newer thermal windows throughout, and it has a RO and UV water filtration system along with a water softener. This home offers plenty of potential. The kitchen is ready for expansion, and the room attached to it provides flexible space, ideal for a home office, library, dining area or whatever suits your needs.Mature maple, pine and spruce trees offer privacy and shade, and the fully fenced backyard is perfect for adding a patio or deck. There's also a small barn providing additional storage. Located in the Ithaca School District, you’ll enjoy a peaceful country setting while being just 20 minutes from Ithaca and Cornell, giving you easy access to all the city’s culture and amenities while also being close to nature. The Finger Lakes Trail passes through less than two miles away, and abundant opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast exist in the nearby 5,300-acre Shindagin Hollow State Forest. This property is ready for someone to make it their own.