16 Elm Street, Trumansburg
in 2001 - Sale Price
$420,000
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The prized jewel of Trumansburg Village...the Biggs/Payne Estate
This elegant and stately mansion has been lovingly maintained
since 1921
Originally built by the grandson of Herman Camp: William Pierson
Biggs
This special property is being offered for sale to the public
for the first time
Built in the center-hall colonial style, this home has many architectural
details derived from the Federal/Greek Revival eras
Six bedrooms and 3 full baths, set on 3+ acres in the heart of
Tburg Village
From the first time you drive up the long circular driveway, you
will be inspired by this home
Grand entry hall featuring dutch front door with side windows
and decorative wood paneling
Tall ceilings both on the main level and on the second floor
Admire the large Palladian window when looking up the main staircase
Spacious formal living area with fireplace, windows facing east
and west, and double french doors
Also located off the living room is a seasonal porch with walls
of windows on 3 sides
Across the main hall from the living room is the formal dining
room - also a showcase room of the home
Fireplace, buffet nook, built-in china cabinets and dentil moulding
featured in the dining room
The library, also off the main hall , has several cabinets with
glass doors/hidden bureaus
Library has original wallpaper and windows overlooking the backyard
The kitchen is functional with two stoves and lots of pantry/storage
space
Attached greenhouse shed off southern side; also leads to flagstone
patio
Former maid dining room has been converted to a main level laundry
Back staircase leads to full basement or second floor (south wing)
of bedrooms
There is a working elevator off the main hall which connects the
first and second floors
Second floor landing area is spacious (could be used as a sitting
area)
Off this landing area is the master bedroom, second bedroom and
hallway to 4th, 5th and 6th bedrooms
Master bedroom is really two rooms - a year-round bedroom and
a seasonal sleeping porch
Master bedroom has two closets and a full bath with tub
Second bedroom adjoins both master bedroom and has access to front
balcony over front entry
Third bedroom is large with attached full bath, featuring a curved
porcelein tub
Fourth bedroom also has a bath (shower, no tub) and original flowered
wallpaper of the era
The fifth and sixth bedrooms upstairs have been used for students
who have roomed at the home in the past
Full basement includes a second laundry room, steambath/sauna,
two furnaces, newer hot water tank, and workshop space
The detached carriage house has two garage bays with overhead
doors, electricity and a usable gas tank for fueling cars and
mowers
There is a large potential for the second floor of the carriage
house - it could be an artist studio or rental apartment
Circular drive centers around one of two millstones located on
the property
Second millstone located along fence in the backyard - it features
a lions head as a fountain
Several mature evergreen trees including Norway Spruce and Scotch
Pines
The home has had a caretaker throughout its life and has been
occupied since 1921
The history of this property is extensive and featured throughout
many histoires of the Ulysses/Tburg area
Located at the opposite end of Whig St. from Tburg Schools, this
location is perfect for those wanting space yet a Village setting
Municipal water and sewer hookups, natural gas heat throughout
Additional Photos on 16 Elm Street
Email CJ DelVecchio to get more info & a private tour: cj@cjhomes.com
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Additional Photos on the Biggs/Camp family
Email CJ DelVecchio to get more info & a private tour: cj@cjhomes.com
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