2098 River St, Lisle, NY 13797

Constructed in 1822, this home was converted to a private residence in the late 1970s. Master bedroom upstairs with large stained glass windows, adjoining full bath, and balconies all around the upper level overlooking the sanctuary with it's 40 foot ceilings and yes, more stained glass! Two small guest rooms downstairs on either side of entranceway, each with stained glass windows. Directly across the street from a park and pool which is open every summer, complete with lifeguards, basketball and children's playground! Tons of history here, conveyed in a comprehensive historical packet compiled by the Village of Lisle's longtime historian! It is as strong and study as the day it was built with 18" beams and floor to ceiling pillars. The original 900 lb brass bell is still intact, complete with an engraved dedication. The main bank of stained glass -- a resurrection triptych rivaling the work of LC Tiffany and John LaFarge -- was donated to the church in 1914 and is pristine. This home is situated on the beautiful Tioghnioga River, a favorite for kayak enthusiasts, leading directly to the majestic Whitney Point Reservoir. Two huge side yards ready for your vegetable gardens. This could be your next home sweet home, or AirBnB catering to the many visitors to the City of Ithaca only 27 miles west. Despite misleading info provided by Zillow, this home is not in risk of flooding and is moreover protected by a massive levee system installed in the 1930s. The church needs some cosmetic improvements but requires nothing structural. Features a "forever" metal roof installed by Amish craftsmen in 2018, including the eaves of the bell tower. Heat is delivered via top-of-the-line Rinnai ductless propane furnaces (upstairs and down) as well as a fully refurbished 90,000 BTU coal pellet stove. New PEX plumbing and modern electrical run throughout the entire structure with TONS of outlets! Fun Fact: The Village of Lisle was home to suffragettes known as "The Ladies of Lisle" and the place where women of New York first voted in an election, in 1918! Showings can be arranged for buyers with verifiable funds. Contact via email for more information.