301 Muriel St, Ithaca, NY 14850

One of the loveliest houses in the neighborhood! This contemporary started life as a mid-century ranch but it grew, first with a 31x15 living room addition, then with a stunning kitchen expansion and great room addition in 2007, designed by local architect Claudia Brenner. The open plan is bright even on overcast days and features cathedral ceilings, skylights, clerestory windows, and elegantly framed views of the half-acre setting. Glass doors in the great room lead to a 24-foot side deck with custom awning, perfect for outdoor dining. The kitchen features warm maple cabinetry, a breakfast bar, miles of countertops and a Marmoleum floor.nThis home has plenty of space with four bedrooms and three full baths, including two with walk-in showers. The official square footage does not include lots of useful space in the partially-finished basement, including the third bath.nThe house is energy efficient. Two heat pumps provide heat and cooling with a mini-split in the great room supplementing the heating/cooling system in extreme weather; a gas water heater provides the hot water. The crawl space was insulated by Snug Planet. Excellent location just a few yards from the Northeast Ithaca Recreation Way, a publicly maintained trail that links to the elementary and middle schools to the west and Tareyton Park and Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary to the east. TCat stops next to the house.