179 Sheffield Road, Ithaca, NY 14850

Built during the height of Napoleon's reign in 1809, core features of this classic Federal-style brick house have been meticulously maintained alongside modern day amenities. The property carries a genuine pedigree that pre-dates the incorporation of Tompkins County by nearly a decade and the founding of Cornell University by 56 years. It is now on the market for the first time since 1969. During the past two centuries, as Ithaca has grown up around it, the 95.6 acre estate remains a private paradise. At Honna Lee, named six decades ago, fireflies dance magically during summer nights, wild turkeys roam the grounds and hawks and owls still claim the sky. The house is set back from the road by a long driveway and surrounded by majestic oak, walnut, arborvitae and yew, befitting a botanical garden, on a rolling 5-acre lawn, complete with a heated in-ground pool and a wildlife pond, to bask in your private solitude or to entertain. The estate extends 1/2 mile along a residential road … read more …