Cohousing-L Mailing List: EcoVillage at Ithaca home for sale

[Elissa Wolfson (ew28]

Sustainable Living in Ithaca's Premier Co-Housing Community!
Welcome to a simpler, deeply connected way of living. This cozy two-story home 
for sale offers the perfect balance of private sanctuary and rich community 
life.
Tucked away in the first neighborhood of Ecovillage at Ithaca. a globally 
recognized Ithaca co-housing community in New York State’s Finger Lakes area, 
the house (FROG #113) features a cathedral ceiling, and open first floor plan 
with a connected kitchen, dining room, and living room. The second floor 
mezzanine offers an extra "landing space" -- perfect for an exercise room, 
office, or guest room. Two bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. This highly 
insulated 925 square foot home, built in 1995, yields low heating bills. The 
unit does not include a carport, but nearby parking is available. South-facing 
floor-to-ceiling passive-solar windows fill the house with abundant natural 
light during all seasons, and provide stunning views of the surrounding natural 
areas.
While this private home provides a quiet retreat across two light-filled 
floors, your living room extends far past your front door. The FROG Common 
House includes a spacious kitchen and dining room, and a wide porch for 
community meals and special events, a children’s playroom, activity/yoga room, 
sitting room, indoor sauna, community give-away room, laundry room, and guest 
room. The neighborhood includes playgrounds, a basketball court, and community 
gardens. The FROG pond, steps away from the back door, provides abundant 
community enjoyment, including swimming, kayaking, and picnics in summer and 
ice skating in winter.
EcoVillage comprises 175 acres of field, forest, ponds, gardens, and trails for 
hiking, birding, and skiing. The community contains organic CSA farms and many 
shared resources, including wood and metal workshops. Just two miles from 
downtown Ithaca, a bus stop allows for commuting to Ithaca/Cornell via public 
transportation.
Prospective residents or anyone intending to live at EVI for more than 30 
consecutive days must complete the EcoVillage membership 
process<https://ecovillageithaca.org/live/living-here/>. Completing the process 
is not a commitment to live in the community; it simply makes you eligible to 
rent or buy at EVI. Community residents contribute 2-4 hours per week of 
community work based on skills, interests, and abilities. Visit: 
https://ecovillageithaca.org/live/living-here/
This is a perfect starter home for young professionals and academics, as well 
as retirees looking to downsize into a supportive, eco-conscious community. 
Asking price is $410,000.
Contact Elissa (ew28 [at] cornell.edu) for photos, house tours, and inquiries.