8806 State Route 5, Manlius

Description

1873 Victorian Farmhouse on 3.33 Acres with a serene, wooded backdrop in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District! & If that wasn’t enough to grab your attention… The character in this farmhouse will – Sunburst design at the peaks of the gable roof, gingerbread scallop design with rare inward curved top floor windows, 6” chestnut baseboards, 5-panel solid chestnut doors, 9’ high ceilings, original stained glass panel in the parlor, exposed floor joist kitchen ceiling & hand chopped cross braces, floor to ceiling built in China cabinet in the formal dining room & original hardwoods throughout much of the home. Enter the home through the 6’ wide enclosed wrap around porch you are sure to fall in love with! With multiple secure entry points you can make this homes layout work for your lifestyle. This 5-bedroom home offers 2,419SqFt of living space plus an additional 350SqFt owner’s suite not reflected in the public records, bringing total living space to approx. 2,769SqFt. The home features a 1st floor bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, & potential for a 6th bedroom or nursery off the owner’s suite. The country kitchen features new upper & lower cabinets with granite countertops & newer appliances. A walk-in pantry combined with the 1st floor laundry room provides functional space on the main level. The kitchen opens directly to a large family room, creating an open flow between the two spaces. Recent updates include new carpet on the stairs & 2nd floor landing, new blown-in insulation & fiberglass insulation added to the attic this year. The roof is approx. 5 years old with 30-year architectural shingles. The home has a 5yr old energy eff. furnace & water heater, plus 2 mini-split units. A whole house UV light & reverse osmosis water system was just added in 2025. Exterior structures include a one-car detached garage, a screened gazebo positioned at the wooded tree line, & a 33×25’ barn with a 12’ wide door, concrete floor, & a private gravel drive. The backyard features an in-ground koi pond with stone edging & established landscaping, a fire pit area, open lawn spaces, & a patio adjacent to the home. With 3.33 acres there is a wealth of potential for outdoor lovers!