J
im Morrison, a part‑time realtor, sat in the backyard of his 1‑acre estate at 7 Oneida View Drive, Pennellville, NY, for an interview on a perfect late‑summer day. He reflected, “I will miss this backyard. It’s neat back here.” The yard had hosted a party the day before, with 16 guests, children swimming in the in‑ground pool and a 24‑by‑56 pole barn providing shade and a refrigerator.
Morrison moved to the home in August 2019 with his wife Marie and their two‑year‑old daughter, seeking a place closer to family. The 2,400‑sq‑ft house, built in 1999 by JMG Custom Homes, features 20‑foot cathedral ceilings, four bedrooms, and a modern eat‑in kitchen with a nine‑foot island that has become the centerpiece for Thanksgiving and other gatherings. The first floor contains a front foyer, a morning room overlooking the river, a sunken living room with a gas fireplace, a laundry room, and a half‑bath. Upstairs are four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a primary suite with a walk‑in closet and updated bathroom featuring a glass shower and black‑and‑white accents around a jacuzzi‑style tub.
The property was originally overgrown with poor drainage that caused basement seepage and offered little privacy. Morrison repaired the drainage, making the house the driest on the street, and built the pole barn to create privacy, which now serves as a mancave and pool house. The basement is dry and could be finished, providing ample storage.
Located at the end of a dead‑end road, the home enjoys zero traffic and a golf‑cart neighborhood. It sits just over the Oswego County line, with easy access to Route 31, Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Oneida Lake, and Beaver Lake Nature Center. The backyard, once wild and wet, is now a sanctuary where the family enjoys the pool, the barn’s shade, and the view of the river. The daughter often throws Granny Smith apples to nearby deer.
Morrison says the property offers “almost everything you could want in a one‑acre home.” He plans to move again to be even closer to family. For more information, contact James Morrison of MYTOWN Realty at (315) 373‑6096 or [email protected]. Address: 7 Oneida View Drive, Pennellville, NY 13132. Price: $689,000. 0.94 acres. 2,400 sq ft. Built 1999. School district: Phoenix.
