13 Leifs Way Lansing, NY 14850

Low-maintenance, one-level living in Northeast Ithaca with convenient access to Cornell, parks, Cayuga Lake, shopping, and everyday amenities. This contemporary home offers three bedrooms, two full baths, and two half baths, featuring an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light, all set on a generously sized lot overlooking a seasonal creek. The inviting kitchen is equipped with a wealth of maple cabinetry, expansive granite countertops, a center island for casual dining, tiled backsplash and flooring, a pantry, and a sun-filled breakfast alcove highlighted by a vaulted ceiling and large window overlooking the front yard. The spacious living and dining areas provide exceptional flexibility for everyday living and entertaining, enhanced by cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a striking floor-to-ceiling stacked stone gas fireplace. Sliding doors lead directly to a private patio, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. A loft-style family room on the upper level includes a half bath and offers excellent versatility as a media room, home office, or a potential fourth bedroom. The main level includes three comfortable bedrooms, highlighted by a spacious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet, tiled shower, and jetted soaking tub. Additional features include first-floor laundry, mini-split heat pumps for efficient heating and cooling, in-floor radiant heat, and a new roof installed in 2025. The oversized two-car garage offers an epoxy flake floor, workshop and storage space, pull-down attic access, EV charger wiring, and generator hookup capability. Outside, the property provides ample room for gardening, recreation, and future outdoor enhancements. The custom patio just off the living room is an ideal setting for dining, grilling, entertaining, or simply relaxing to the peaceful sounds of the nearby creek. Just a short walk from neighborhood parks and trail systems, with pleasant streets perfect for evening strolls, this exceptional property combines the convenience of single-level living with the added flexibility of an upper-level retreat in a convenient edge of Ithaca location.