Tucked away in the quiet village of Freeville and just a short ride from area universities and colleges, this beautiful three-bedroom, one-bath cottage offers the best of both worlds: peaceful small-town living with an easy, car-free commute to campus. The home has been fully renovated and ideally suited for someone seeking comfortable space outside the bustle of Ithaca. The home is available immediately for rent.
THE HOME:
- Three bedrooms, one main floor bathroom, large kitchen with attached dining room/sun room and a mudroom in 1,290 square feet.
- Large kitchen with plenty of counter and cabinet space.
- Master bedroom on the first floor with two small bedrooms upstairs.
- Fully renovated with updated finishes, new bathroom, and a fresh, move-in-ready interior.
- Bright, welcoming living spaces with the character and warmth of a classic village cottage.
- Private yard and outdoor space, with a wrap around deck to relax or entertain.
- Garage plus off-street parking, in quiet, low-traffic surroundings.
- In-unit washer and dryer as well as clothes line.
LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE:
Freeville is a village in the Town of Dryden, between Ithaca and Cortland.
- On the Cornell bus route -- TCAT service makes for a stress-free, car-free commute to campus and downtown Ithaca.
- Roughly 15-20 minutes to area universities and colleges.
- Located in the well-regarded Dryden Central School District.
- Walking distance to the village elementary school, post office, new village store, community library and a beloved local ice cream parlor.
- Two miles to Dryden Village for groceries, a bookstore, a cafe, clay studio and a knitting shop.
- Two miles to a local brewery with pizza and live music.
- Minutes from the Jim Schug Rail Trail connecting Freeville and Dryden and Dryden Lake.
- Miles of hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing near by on local trails, like Hammond Hill, NY state parks and the Fingerlakes trail.
- Soon to be completed is the new rail trail that will connect Freeville by bike to Cornell and to downtown Ithaca.
- A cyclist's paradise -- quiet country roads, scenic gravel routes, and nearby trails make the area ideal for gravel, mountain, and road biking.
- Close to Cayuga Lake, the Finger Lakes wineries, state parks, and Ithaca's famous gorges and waterfalls.
- One block to the Freeville Farmers Market.
- Easy access to the Ithaca's Farmers Market, shops, and restaurants as well as Cortland's shopping and restaurants.
LEASE OPTIONS:
Available now with flexible terms to suit your schedule:
- 9 month lease (now through end of May) -- $2,895/month* OR
- Full-year (12-month) lease -- $2,750/month*
- Rent includes water, sewer and high speed internet.
- Rent does not include gas and electric.
- Pets allowed for an additional monthly fee.
*The above rental rates are for an unfurnished cottage. We are willing to negotiate lease terms for a furnished home.
SCHEDULE A VIEWING:
To arrange a viewing or request more information, please send an email with your contact information to millstreetcottage@gmail.com. References, credit report and a completed rental application required.
