About This Property
Your Private Riverside Retreat - A Four-Season Waterfront Sanctuary - Welcome to this exceptional architect-designed home offering total privacy and approximately 950 ft of waterfront along the UNESCO Rideau Canal. Set on 12+ peaceful acres just minutes from Merrickville and only 40 minutes to Ottawa, this private riverside retreat blends luxury, functionality, and year-round enjoyment in a truly unforgettable setting. Soaring ceilings, sun-filled spaces, and a dramatic two-story stone fireplace anchor the open-concept living area, creating a warm yet impressive focal point. The gleaming white kitchen is both elegant and practical-perfect for entertaining or everyday living with views of the surrounding landscape. The main level features spacious principal and guest bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, plus a bright loft overlooking the river and rolling fields beyond. The finished walkout lower level is designed for comfort and recreation, complete with heated floors, a wood stove, a large rec area, an additional bedroom, a powder room, sauna, and a convenient shower room just steps from the saltwater pool-ideal after a swim, skate, or day on the trails.curated perennial gardens, blooming apple trees, and vibrant seasonal colour surround the home. Relax on the dock, fish the Rideau, kayak at sunrise, or enjoy winter skiing and skating before warming up in the sauna. True four-season living in a peaceful natural setting. Additional highlights include copper plumbing, a wide poured concrete foundation, exceptional insulation, architectural plans, extra-wide halls for accessibility, a 3-season sunroom, a detached drive-through garage, custom copper eavestroughs, roughed-in central vac, an emergency generator, ample storage, and plugs for holiday lighting. A rare opportunity embracing your dream lifestyle-this private riverside retreat offers tranquility in nature just minutes from Merrickville, close to Hwy 416, and in easy reach of Ottawa.
