Available furnished for medium & long-term lease
Historic Garden Craftsman Home in Westcott – medium or long-term Rental Available
There are very few homes in Westcott with the history, charm, uniqueness and location of 608 Ackerman Ave! Step into Syracuse history with this beautifully restored 1910 Craftsman-style home in the heart of the Westcott neighborhood. Designed by one of Syracuse University’s first architecture professors, Clarence Congdon, as his personal residence, this timeless property blends early 20th-century charm with modern convenience. Just steps from scenic Thornden Park—perfect for morning walks through the Rose Garden or evening sunsets from the hill—this home offers a unique living experience that’s both charming and centrally located.
Inside, you’ll find original architectural details thoughtfully preserved, alongside updated amenities for everyday comfort. The fully furnished home features three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a dedicated office/den, including a spacious master bedroom with high ceilings. Enjoy a morning coffee on the three-season porch, entertain in the dining room that opens to a private patio, or relax in the beautifully landscaped yard. A main-floor laundry room, off-street parking with garage, and all utilities (Verizon FIOS internet & wifi, heat, and A/C) are included for your convenience.
The home is just three blocks from Syracuse University and Westcott Street, and close to SUNY ESF, Crouse Irving, Upstate, and VA hospitals.
In addition, the home has had extensive updates, including:
-completely updated electrical wiring throughout the entire home
-new ceiling lights, recessed kitchen lights, pendant lighting, wall sconces, as well as three ceiling fans in the 2nd floor bedrooms and library.
-completely restored exterior trim and a new soffit
-new garage door
-new hardwood floors in the upstairs library, upstairs hallway, and entry hallway. All floors have been refinished, except master bedroom, which has a beautiful original finish.
-Completely rebuilt porch floor, subfloor, structural joists, finished in a rich red clay tile that was common for the era.
-newer central gas furnace and central air-conditioning with Google Nest thermostat
-The entire interior of the home has been repainted, using a palette that reflects the period when it was built.
-Several windows have been fully restored, including a large picture window in the library facing the park.
-new granite fireplace hearth extension and tile surround
-Insulating Levolor shades on windows
Features:
-3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with a 2nd floor library/office
-Fully furnished
-High ceilings throughout
-Huge primary bedroom, extending the full width of the house, with two closets, South and East exposures
-Spacious front porch with floor to ceiling windows
-Laundry on 1st floor behind kitchen
-Kitchen dishwasher
-Original porcelain kitchen sink
-Clawfoot bathtub
-French doors lead from dining room to rear patio
-Double doors open from living room to front porch
-Library with douglas fir flooring, ash baseboards, and natural wood trim
-Driveway and garage