2656 Oneida Street, Utica, NY 13501

Welcome to your own storybook cottage, where timeless charm and thoughtful updates create a home full of warmth and character. Situated on 3 generous lots, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom (3rd floor loft as 4th bedroom), 1.5 bath home offers nearly 1,500 square feet of inviting living space, complete with a 1 car attached garage, newer roof and siding, and an extended driveway completed in 2023. Nestled on a picturesque corner lot, you'll discover mature landscaping, fenced front and back yards, a welcoming garden, grapevines, a fire pit, and multi tiered decks that create the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Step through the front door and immediately feel at home. Sunlight fills the inviting living room, where a cozy fireplace creates the perfect gathering place. Just beyond, a second spacious living room offers exceptional flexibility as additional living space, a playroom, home office, library, fitness room, or potential first floor bedroom to fit your lifestyle. At the heart of the home, the beautifully remodeled kitchen features new Stainless Steel appliances, Quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a generous breakfast bar. The adjoining formal dining room is perfect for everyday meals or holiday gatherings, while the nearby sunporch provides easy access to the peaceful backyard retreat. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms are filled with character, while the beautifully remodeled cedar lined loft on the 3rd floor, completed in 2019, offers a charming retreat ideal as a private bedroom, reading nook, artist's studio, hobby space, or quiet escape. The full basement has been thoughtfully divided into multiple private rooms, providing excellent flexibility for additional space & storage. From peaceful mornings in the garden to evenings gathered around the fire pit beneath the grapevines, this inviting home blends classic cottage charm with modern convenience and offers a setting where lasting memories are waiting to be made. Perhaps the happiest stories don't end at all. They simply begin with a place that feels like home.