Charming Cape Cod-style home offering the perfect combination of convenience, privacy, and waterfront living. Ideally located with easy access to Routes 5 & 20, this well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, an attached one-car garage, and plenty of off-street parking. Step inside to find a spacious first floor featuring a large front living room, formal dining room, and an updated eat-in kitchen complete with updated appliances and direct access to the expansive rear deck overlooking the deep, private backyard. The main level also offers two bedrooms, including one with sliding glass doors opening directly to the deck, a full bathroom, and the convenience of first-floor laundry. The second floor provides a third bedroom, a generous second living area that's perfect as a family room, home office, or playroom, and a large half bath with excellent potential to be converted into a full bathroom. Situated on over a half-acre, the backyard is a true highlight, offering exceptional privacy as it extends to your own private dock on the Seneca-Cayuga Canal. Enjoy kayaking, boating, fishing right from your dock, or simply relax while taking in the peaceful waterfront setting and abundant local wildlife. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a home that embraces the Finger Lakes outdoor lifestyle, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy canal-front living in a convenient central location.