NOTE: The owners accepted an offer on this home shortly before publication.
LAFAYETTE, N.Y. – Trisha and Casey Rotach moved into the contemporary home at 2708 Hitchings Road in LaFayette just about one year ago.
They did so to be closer to their jobs, not expecting that the Covid-19 pandemic to come along and change everything.
But there were worse places to ride out a pandemic, and the joyous birth of the couple’s first child, Norah, than the cozy three-bedroom house with a wraparound deck, in-ground swimming pool, and a walk-out basement with a cocktail bar, all set on a peaceful and tranquil four acres.
Besides the home’s location, it was the views of the surrounding countryside which first caught the couple’s eye.
“We can see the Carrier Dome from here,” Trisha said. “And can watch the sunrise from three sides of the house.”
With “tons of trees” between the house and their nearest neighbors and a long driveway leading to an “oversized” two-car garage, the home became an oasis during the pandemic.
During the summer, the private swimming pool area was a “slice of heaven.”
Trisha called the home’s interior a “bonus.”
The home’s “nice and open” floor plan made it easy to visit with family while social distancing.
The stunning great room, with beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace, has vaulted ceilings and several large windows which lets the natural light pour in.
The abundance of sunshine is especially appreciated by the family’s cat and dog, who follow the warm sunshine around throughout the day.
A “three-season room,” which Trisha jokes is misnamed because they use it all year, has windows on three sides and was used as a home office.
The spacious master suite is on the second floor. The bedroom has a walk-in closet and large wooden doors which open to let the sunshine from the great room flood in.
The walk-out basement, with access to the back patio and pool, is “mostly finished” and was used as an entertainment space by Casey and Trisha.
There is space for a full bathroom, exercise equipment, home theater room, game room, and a cocktail bar. Norah has her own play area there.
Trisha said it was their “escape from everything” area and they enjoyed having “movie nights” with a projector and screen.
“It has been a great place to live,” Trisha said.
After a year, the couple are moving. The four acres of property require a lot of maintenance while raising a newborn and, with the rise of working at home, the home’s location close to their jobs is no longer necessary.
For more information about this property, please contact Realtor Gerald R. Morrissey, broker and owner of Finger Lakes Realty Partners, LLC. His information is below.
THE DETAILS
Address: 2708 Hitchings Road, La Fayette, N.Y. 13084
Price: $299,900
Size: 2,300 square feet
Acreage: 3.73 acres
Monthly Mortgage: $1,031 (based on this week’s national average rate of 3.15 percent, according to Freddie Mac, for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with a 20 percent down payment. Fees and points not included.)
Taxes: $7,888 (Based on assessed value of $237,211)
Built: 1980
School District: Tully
Kitchen: The kitchen fits neatly into the home’s open floor concept plan. It has stainless appliances and plenty of white cupboards and drawers. The range has a new hood. There is a small eating area at the end of the counter.
Living areas: With the Covid-19 pandemic and a newborn daughter, this open and bright home was a “great place” to be over the past year. A three-season room, with windows of three sides, the dining room, kitchen, and great room allowed for social distancing. The beautiful great room has a stone wood-burning fireplace, which was a “must-have” for Casey Rotach. Vaulted ceilings and large windows make for a beautiful and comfortable room. Sliding glass doors allow for access to the wraparound deck and allow for tons of sunlight and incredible views of the countryside.
Bedrooms: There are three bedrooms in the house. The first floor has two bedrooms, one used as a nursery and the other as a home office. The master suite is upstairs. The large bedroom has a walk-in closet. A unique feature are the wood doors which open and look down into the great room and allows for the room’s abundant sunshine to pour in.
Bathrooms: There are three full bathrooms in the home, one on each floor. The master bathroom has been recently remodeled and has a new large, glass walk-in shower.
Basement: The walk-out basement is “mostly finished” and has access to the back patio and pool area. The large area has space for a home theater room, cocktail bar, dining area, playroom, laundry, and exercise equipment. It was a place to unwind during the pandemic with family movie nights and games. Owners believe it could be made into an in-law’s apartment.
Outdoors: It was the views of the countryside which first attracted the owners to this LaFayette home. The sunrise can be viewed from three sides of the wraparound deck. The home sits on four acres of property with a pond. The in-ground swimming pool, with slide and diving board, was a “slice of heaven” during the summer. The property is private, with “tons of trees” separating the owners and their nearest neighbors. A long driveway leads to an “oversized” two-car garage which is deep enough to house lawn equipment. There is a large shed on the property. The property is in the Tully school district and just minutes away from local apple orchards.
Agent: Gerald R. Morrissey
Broker/Owner of Finger Lakes Realty Partners, LLC
Address: 44 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152
Phone: (315) 730-0295 (cell) or (315) 685-9755 (office)
Email: Jerry.morrissey@flrpartners.com
Website: fingerlakesrealtypartners.com
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