61 Highgate Cir

About this home

Modern Luxury in Historic Cayuga Heights. Thoughtfully designed to capture exceptional south-facing light, this residence offers a rare blend of modern comfort and timeless setting within the Cayuga Heights Elementary district. Expansive windows and vaulted ceilings create a dramatic sense of volume and light, highlighting clean lines, warm wood tones, and an airy, open layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The heart of the home is a spacious eat-in kitchen with generous counter space and island seating, seamlessly connecting to the dining area and a comfortable family room anchored by a fireplace and views of the surrounding landscape. A dedicated main-level office offers an ideal work-from-home or study space. Complementing the main living areas, a stunning formal living room with vaulted ceilings and a striking wall of windows creates a light-filled space that feels both refined and inviting. Sliding doors lead to a private back deck perched above a peaceful creek, offering a serene setting for morning coffee or evening gatherings surrounded by mature trees. Just off the kitchen is a convenient laundry/mudroom with direct access to the attached garage. Upstairs, well-proportioned bedrooms include a bright and inviting primary suite featuring a spacious ensuite bath with dual sinks and a tiled walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms are spacious, each offering closets and large, bright windows. The layout balances openness and functionality, with flexible space for home office or study needs. Radiant heat provides efficient, comfortable warmth throughout, complementing the home’s thoughtful construction and energy-conscious design. Radiant heat provides efficient, comfortable warmth throughout, while a new roof with a 50-year warranty offers lasting value and peace of mind. Set on a quiet, established street just minutes from Cornell University, downtown Ithaca, shopping, and nearby trails, this home blends tranquility with everyday convenience—an exceptional opportunity to enjoy modern living in one of Ithaca’s most enduring neighborhoods.

Interior features

• Ceiling Fans
• Separate Formal Dining Room
• Entrance Foyer
• Eat In Kitchen
• Separate Formal Living Room
• Home Office
• Loft

Exterior features

• Deck
• Gravel Driveway
• Private Yard
• See Remarks

Appliances

• Dryer
• Dishwasher
• Exhaust Fan
• Freezer
• Gas Oven
• Gas Range
• Gas Water Heater
• Refrigerator
• Range Hood
• Washer

Mechanical

Schools

Tax & finance

Location

Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County

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