812 Irish Settlement RD Freeville, NY 13068
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,226 sqft
Price per Sqft $239
MLS Listing ID R1706824
Style Historic/Antique,Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Construction Status Existing
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1870
Annual Tax Amount $32,038
Lot Size 11.000 Acres
Acres 11.0
Lot Dimensions 371X798
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Hand-cut timber-frame and straw-bale construction pairs sustainably harvested Michigan red oak with local straw. Portions of the original 1870s farmhouse were preserved and incorporated into the home, remaining tangible in the library, rustic pantry, laundry room, and other spaces. Historic wood was salvaged and beautifully reused throughout.
Natural materials and exceptional craftsmanship define the interiors: rare historic chestnut flooring, sustainably harvested oak, cherry and walnut, New York slate and soapstone, and custom Arts & Crafts cabinetry with traditional joinery. Live-edge walnut braces and tree trunks and branches harvested from the property become architectural elements. Three adjoining pieces of New York soapstone create a continuous natural pattern across the kitchen counters. An ingenious oak-paneled wall conceals closets and a laundry entrance.
The home's green design is equally exceptional. A deep-energy retrofit includes polyiso insulation, comprehensive air sealing, and basement sealing, complemented by ground-source (geothermal) and air-source heat pumps, efficient lighting and appliances, and two 16kW solar arrays on dual-axis trackers.
Two meadows, divided by a wooded copse and seasonal stream, offer mowed walking paths and views across the Six Mile Creek valley and watershed. A roughly one-acre natural spring-fed swimming pond, marsh pond, wetlands, creekside habitat, and abundant wildlife create an extraordinary private landscape. Portions of the property's original 180 acres are now permanently protected, including land associated with Roy H. Park Preserve.
A restored historic barn adds workspace, its original hayloft, woodshop, five electrical-equipped parking bays, and EV-ready infrastructure.
More than a home, this is a handcrafted expression of place—where history, sustainability, artistry, and landscape are integral to the design.
Location
State NY
County Tompkins
Area Dryden-502489
Direction From Ithaca 13N right onto Irish Settlement or Slaterville Rd. Left on Midline Rd, becomes Irish Settlement Rd, Left at 812.
Rooms
Basement Egress Windows, Full, Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Great Room, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Library, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Air Filtration, Loft, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
Heating Ductless, Electric, Geothermal, Heat Pump, Solar, Zoned, Forced Air
Cooling Ductless, Heat Pump, Zoned, Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Tile, Varies
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Drapes,Storm Window(s),Thermal Windows
Appliance Built-In Range, Built-In Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Solar Hot Water, Washer
Laundry Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Blacktop Driveway, Deck, Dock, Enclosed Porch, Gravel Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, See Remarks
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 5.0
Community Features Trails/Paths
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available
Waterfront Description Pond
Roof Type Asphalt,Architectural,Shingle
Handicap Access Accessible Doors
Porch Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Agricultural, Adjacent To Public Land, Irregular Lot
Story 3
Foundation Poured, Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Spring, Well
Architectural Style Historic/Antique, Traditional
Additional Building Barn(s), Outbuilding
Structure Type Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated,Blown-In Insulation,Frame,Other,Spray Foam Insulation,See Remarks
Construction Status Existing
Schools
Elementary Schools Dryden Elementary
School District Dryden
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 502489-063-000-0001-018-002-0000
Security Features Security System Owned,Radon Mitigation System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property true
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Estate
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