Home for Sale near Binghamton, New York

For Sale by Owner $149,000
Our Hillside Chalet Home and 9 acres near Binghamton, New York
Sold in 2007

Charming, private Chalet Home with lovely views all year long! Trees, grasses, ferns, shrubs, stone walls, and landscaped gardens surround this little hidden gem. Tucked away on what we call “Dragonfly Knoll”, you are away from it all… yet, within minutes, you can be at the local parks, theaters, and shopping centers.

Beginning at the first entrance of the circular drive you are greeted by natural wooded area with Spring on the left. The spring runs all year. Long-ago owner piped the water to flow into an old claw foot tub. The water was recently tested from the Spring and is great drinking water! On the right side of the drive, across from the Spring area you will see wooded area leading to a fenced in area and barn. This was a former horse farm and has many possibilities. The barn features 5 stalls and tack area plus a garage/storage area.

Across from the barn on the left of the drive is a tiered garden area which leads to lawn area. This area is great for entertaining cook-out gatherings and would suffice for setting up tents for camp-outs. We currently have a cook area/bonfire camp area with trampoline and volleyball/badminton area.

Further up the drive, just past the barn, also on the right side is a 3-car garage and work shop. The work shop area also houses a garage door if more storage needed for car, truck, tractor, etc. The work shop is heated with Propane Heater. This is a excellent space if you entertain the thought of having an “at home business”. Could be easily converted to work area(s), office space and etc.

Continuing on the drive you come to the quaint chalet house with lovely gardens around. The main entrance to the home is at the back, level with parking. Large stones from stone walls for stepping stones lead to the deck. The house measures House 28' wide x 32' deep; two stories and a full basement.

Deer and Turkey roam the property. If you continue on the circular drive, you may catch a glimpse of one of these lovely creatures peeking at you. The drive leads down the property again to Jackson Rd. Just before reaching the mailbox, on the left you will see a flat area now growing with vegetation which was a former training area for horses. And across the road (of which you have great views of on both first and second floor balconies) is the Town Park’s Pond. Convenient and great fishing at the pond… with a very nice hiking trail around the pond. Also the town park is within walking distance if you or children like to play/watch baseball and etc… with great sledding in the winter at the park… or on your own hill here on the property.

Entering the house from main entrance, ground-level deck: You enter the “Mud Room/Laundry Room” featuring sink, storage area, coat rack, Whirlpool Washer and Westinghouse Heavy Duty Dryer (included with sale of the house.) There is plenty of room for building more storage area or shelving if needed. Also, washer and dryer can conveniently be moved to basement to allow for different room/space altogether. Floor in laundry area and hall is tile.

Leaving the Laundry Area and entering the hall:
On the left is the First Floor Bath with shower. Floor is linoleum; accents of wood for medicine cabinet and vanity.
On your right is the First Floor Bedroom with wall to wall carpet. Closet is unfinished; large double size closet space. We have left it an open space for easy and accessible storage for our teen. :) This room measures…..

Continuing down the hall, the entrance to the Kitchen is to the left and straight ahead is entrance to the Dining and Living Room Areas.

Kitchen: The kitchen is small but quite sufficient. In our former, southern Victorian home, we had a large kitchen with pantry… this was quite different! But the builder of our chalet has given enough storage cabinets and counter space to be quite adequate for us. We do prepare and cook our meals here (no fast foods or frozen dinners) – and although at first glance the area is small, we have been most satisfied with the space.
The kitchen features Wood Cabinets and Drawers throughout; an Andersen Double Hung Window over the double sink; spacious counter top; GE Side by Side Fridge/Freezer; and Frigidaire Electric Stove/Oven. (appliances included with sale of house.)

Dining Area: Features Two Double Hung Andersen Windows; Wood Trim and Many paned glass door and glass storm door which leads to spacious balcony with wonderful views. Floor is laminate wood flooring.

Dining Area joins the Living Room where you are greeted by a large four paned Bay Window allowing you great views all year long. Also there are two more Double Hung Andersen Windows in here – great natural light all day! Hard wood floors and Wood Trim accent the living room. Throughout the house is extraordinary decorative ceiling work --- most noticeable here in the living room – sometimes the light catches it and you will see swirls and other times maybe geo designs. One of our favorites of our chalet!

Wood stairs lead to the upstairs bedrooms and baths. As in all hand-built homes, wood stairs a bit squeaky at times. Easy – open access to these stairs are from below in basement stairway; with a bit of carpentry tacking here and there, squeaks are easily gone.

The Bedroom on left of landing on the steps with flooring of wall-to-wall carpet, wood trim and two Andersen Double Hung Windows. The closet area is unfinished.

Flooring in 2nd floor landing is wood laminate tile.

Second Floor Bath – Full bath featuring tub/shower and wood accented medicine cabinet and vanity. Flooring is linoleum.

Bedroom #1 at front of house on 2nd floor has wall to wall carpet; Walk-in Closet and features patio double glass window and door; sliding screen patio door leading to the second floor balcony for wonderful early morning coffee/tea as you watch the geese fly onto the pond or the Great Blue Herons guarding their nesting area.
Walk-In Closet has door for extra storage in the attic area.

Basement Area is unfinished. Carpeted steps lead down. Wood Stove Furnace; Wood Storage Bin, Wood and Metal Shelving Units for extra storage; Propane Heater and Hot Water Heater (electric) area housed in the basement along with our office space for our Mail Order/Internet Business.