Welcome to 712 Ackerman Ave. Located in the South East University Association Neighborhood. Walking distance to SUNY ESF, Syracuse University, Westcott Community Center, Thorndon Park, Westcott Business District and Ed Smith School. This home was built on a hill offering privacy & stunning views. The design of 712 Ackerman is unique to the area w/3159 square feet the " Arts and Crafts Bungalow" style home was built with 2 bedrooms on the first floor each w/its own closet. Across from those bedrooms is a large living room that hosts built in bookcases around the fireplace. Door off the living room leads to an expansive, screen in porch that screams Porch Envy. The elevated hilltop location creates privacy & tranquility in the screened in porch. Perfect for reading, relaxing, outdoor eating, or entertaining. 2nd door off porch that leads to the dining room. Updated kitchen has views of the landscaped yard w/many mature shade trees, & a pond. While walking around the inside of this home you will notice the high ceilings, hardwood floors, beautiful original wood doors, molding, banister & stairs. The rooms are large w/plenty of windows for natural light. Full bath completes the first floor. Beautiful wood staircase leads to 2nd level. 2 large bedrooms, a huge common area plus a half bathroom. Newer furnace, electrical panel, and hot water tank. Walking around on the outside you will notice the terraced gardens w/different plants, shrubs, perennial flowers, rose bushes all strategically planted w/love. Hosting not only a variety of plants/flowers but an arbor & a couple of metal trellises. This property is perfect for those who enjoy being surrounded by the beauty of plants/flowers/trees. You will feel like you are in your own private park. If this park like yard isn't enough, you are only a few steps away from Thornden Park, 76 acres pure bliss. Including the stunning rose garden, pool, playground, basketball courts, baseball field, outdoor amphitheatre for movie nights in the summer, annual chili festival and of course exercise classes as well as an exercise course. Located in SU 100% target area.