Location: Elmira, Finger Lakes, New York, USA (913 W. Water St. Elmira NY 14905) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 2-3)
Keywords: House
This extraordinary 1893 home built for a local developer, by the revered architectural firm of Pierce and Bickford is totally unique in that it is nestled in natural surroundings along the Chemung River with 200 acres of space available for recreation yet it is walking distance to shopping and the City of Elmira including public transport.
The users have access to the Gliding field and gliders, public and private golf courses, racing weekends at the Glen, LPGA, fall foliage, drives in the Appalachian hills, numerous museums within both walking and driving distance, theatre, jazz, hockey both college and professional. Animal Sanctuary nearby. Monastery. Fishing on the River. Cross Country Skiing directly from the property. Public Pool. Active Artist Community Centers and many cultural activities within walking distance. (Mile).
Clemens Center largest presidium stage in Western NY, oldest continuous Jazz Club in Western NY, short drive to Ithaca, and the Finger Lakes, as well as Grand Canyon of the East in Pa, Wineries, festivals, considered one of the most beautiful regions in the world.
Excellent Airport with good connections through Philadelphia and Detroit.
Halfway between NYC and Toronto.
Wonderful Hiking, Horseback Riding, Swimming, bicycling trails.
Excellent Cuisine at reasonable prices nearby.
Numerous Public Golf Courses.
Farmer's Markets Daily.
Tanglewood Nature Center-300 acre park in the hills a short drive from House.
Car Racing, Dirt and Track nearby.
Outdoor Drive in two miles away.
Folk Music.
Hunting, Wild Turkey, Bear, Deer and more.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : No-Shaded apartment with fans generally cool except in hots spells in that more than two days continuous heat
- Linens Provided : Beds are made for guests on arrival.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Wireless Internet and cable
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Eat in. NOTE THAT WHILE FULL KITCHEN ALL COOKING IS DONE ON ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, MICROWAIVE, TOASTERS, CROCKS, HOT PLATE. THERE ARE TWO CHARCOAL GRILLS OUTSIDE THAT CAN BE USED.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2)
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : The property consists of three acres with meadow and woods and abuts a 250 acre park along the Chemung River, considered the most beautiful stretch of River in the US. Extraordinarily scenic with walkways and jogging and cross country skiing paths.
- Mountain View : See above re River Park along valley
- Ski-In : cross country
- Ski-Out
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Direct access to contiguous 200 acres plus waterfront Town park along Chemung River, cultural life, jazz club, theatre, libraries, gliding capital of US, Corning Museum of Glass, museums, bird and animal life, eagles and ospreys on the river, housekeeping service available on request, furnished with Victorian antiques, architecturally significant house built by famous architects, Pierce and Bickford, 1893, year of Chicago exposition for local developer, two porches and screened porch.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Advise in advance as to specific pet. Barn houses Our dog visits and loves the place. Occasional bear and cub, frequent deer, chipmunks, squirrels, eagles, woodpeckers, and other animals, Ample birdlfe. Good night sky gazing on the property as not lit.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Four steps to main floor. A ramp can be provided.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Gliding capital of US, Corning Museum, Arnot Museum, Elmira College (public) Library, Theatre, Jazz, Walk to shopping, car not necessary, architecturally important 1893 home by Pierce and Bickford,, bird and animal life, contiguous with 200 acre Town park along the Chemung River. . Fish from the property along the Chemung River. Boat launch nearby, Bird Life, Eagles, Ospreys, Hawks, owls, unique and rare combination of proximity to city and yet deep within natural surroundings
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
. $400-2000
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Elegant Victorian on the Chemung River: the Erastus Swan House
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Elmira
Natural Beauty, Victorian Setting, Many cultural events locally, fall folliage, convenient location near City but total rural feel on the property itself, bordering 250 acre park and River.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Forest, River, Birds, Deer, Eagles, Bear, (occasional) Pileated Woodpeckers, dog life along river, foliage, scenic beauty, stargazing, jogging trails, fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking etc.
Owner's Map of Elmira
My wife, who was raised in Elmira, and I, raised in Manhattan, where we lived until 2005, moved to Elmira and purchased this home from my wife, Gail's father, who had chosen the home because it satisfied his unique desire to be near the Town yet be in the Country. As the largest Property in the Community nestled next to a 250 acre Park along the spectacular Chemung River, built for a developer by a prestigious architectural firm, Gail is an architect, it fulfilled his dream. Its three acres allowed for the wonderful Victorian, A one acre Farm and a one acre forest, yet walking distance to the Town.
This provides a truly unique experience and we often visit the property ourselves from our own home to imbibe the its natural setting and "relax"
As an attorney I do not find anything more calming than either sitting down at the farm under the pines or walking our dog from there to the river where he swims and plays with his many friends on the 250 acre park along the river abutting the property.
This is has been a god send to us and we love sharing it with our guests-who react similiarly.
Property Photos
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- Fall at the Erastus Swan House. - Elmira Vacation Rentals
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- The Front of the house, with one of three porches. - Elmira Vacation Rentals
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- Chemung River a short walk across the Dike by the House. - Elmira Vacation Rentals
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- Upstairs Bedroom unit
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- Bedroom
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- Chemung River a short walk across the Dike by the House.
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- The Farm-Pick your dinner.
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- Chemung River a short walk across the Dike by the House.
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- The Farm
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- Back Porch from which look towards Screen Porch, Carriage House and Farm
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- View from Rear of property: behind yard, farm, forest and dike
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- The Farm
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