A Fantastic Place
Properties presented by Randy North

Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Board MLS# 070170101515702

Ottawa Real Estate Board MLS#786233

Built in 1984 on the crest of a small hill is a beautiful all-brick 3+1 bedroom bungalow with a beautiful lower level walk out.

When you walk in the front entrance of this 1600 square foot bungalow, we hope you will appreciate the view through the three-section oversized patio doors:  The canal leading to your huge boat house as well as a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River. 

Once your eyes have recovered from beauty of the landscape you may notice the new ceramic tile in the front foyer and the new oak hardwood in the hall and living room-the living room has beautiful cathedral ceilings and a two-sided brick fireplace.  The other side of the fireplace opens into the adjoining dining room.  The living room has a large patio door leading onto the huge balcony that runs the complete front of the building facing the river.   Enjoy the your morning coffee while relaxing off the adjoining large deck located through either the set of patio doors off the dining room or the other patio doors off the kitchen  and enjoy the complete full view of the International bridge including both towers. 

Part of the adjoining shoreline on the neighbor’s property has some lovely reeds, ideal for the birdwatcher or duck hunter.  When you walk down to the river across your manicured lawn, you will see the huge Osprey nest a few hundred feet away.  This sheltered bay is a true nature preserve.  The natural habitat almost begs you to sell your power boat and buy canoes and sea kayaks to fill the boat house!   However don’t get us wrong, you are more than welcome to purchase the home if prefer power boats!

As mentioned above, a man-made canal skirts the west property line to the huge boathouse, a short walk from the home.  This canal has been inspected by two federal government agencies Both agree it would be no problem for a new owner to maintain this in the immediate future.   It is in good shape at present, however some future maintenance may be required.  Please contact Randy for details.

There is a large exterior concrete boat ramp on the south side of the boathouse to facilitate launching your boat or kayak with minimal fuss. The land immediately south of the boathouse is very flat & inspires the author to get his nine-iron out of retirement, stretch out the back, and hit a few shots towards a future putting green next to the river. 

The beach area is a semi-sandy area with a shallow walk-out, ideal for little ones to play or adults to swim after they have waded out a short distance.  Or add your dock with a ladder or even a swimming raft!!  Many local residents swim in the river almost every day starting in June until October-admittedly some of those late September and early October swims can be chilly!

When you wander back in the home, the culinary expert in your family will be most impressed with the layout of the kitchen and the ample cupboard space.  The new kitchen tile is most stunning and blends nicely with the solid maple cabinets that look as good as they did when they were installed 27 years ago-quality can last a lifetime!

In addition to a direct entrance from the garage to the home, there is a two-section patio door in front of the kitchen table that leads to the deck-and did we mention the hill top view?  Wow!   A pocket door slides open to the dining room with 2 large windows and a patio door overlooking the water.  The current table seats six, however add 2 more leaves and you could sit 10-12 guests for your holiday gatherings. 

The spacious master bedroom also has new oak hardwood flooring and overlooks the St. Lawrence.  You can watch the sunrise from your bed on a lazy Saturday morning!   The master has a three-piece ensuite with a new ceramic tile floor.

The second bathroom is designed for both function and privacy.  A pocket door separates the vanity from the tub/shower area.  This room also boasts a new ceramic tile floor.

Although the second and third bedrooms have the original carpet, they are in very good condition.  Both have double closets and big bright new windows.

The lower level boasts a unique feature:  a big bright fourth bedroom also with a direct river view.  This bedroom is currently used as an office.  This bedroom has its own grand ensuite with a huge 6 x 4 foot royal red jacuzzi tub.  The only unfinished part of the home is the roughed in sauna beside the Jacuzzi tub.  Or you could continue to use this area as additional storage.  Whether you complete the sauna or soak in the steaming Jacuzzi tub, once you are roasting, you can exit the patio door in the lower level recreation room and make a dash for the river to cool off. 

The large recreation room also has a fireplace to enjoy on the cold winter evenings.  The room size mirrors the room sizes of the living room and dining room above.  The second half of the recreation room is currently used as a studio.  And what a view from the large west window and two south facing windows!!

Situated in the north west corner of the lower level is the large laundry room and utility room including the sump pump, 200 amp service, Myers water softener, 30 gallon pressure tank and the 60 gallon hot water tank. 

Another great feature is central vacuum.

There is no rental equipment on the property.  There are smoke detectors on both levels.

The septic inspection was Wednesday, November 12, 2008.  We had to ensure the 24 year old septic system was in good working order before we proceeded with the extensive interior updating.  The system was passed with flying colours by Elmer Coville.  A baffle and another small update was completed to bring everything up to code.  The 1000 gallon tank was in excellent condition.  The 12 septic runs performed admirably during the flow test.

The shingles that were installed in 2003 on the main house have a 40 year material warranty.  The roof of the boathouse is metal.  So if you hate to spend money on a roof, you can take it off the list!

You have only one immediate neighbor to the east in a comparably beautiful home.  They are far enough away you will not be able to see what they are having for breakfast on their deck, yet close enough you can borrow a cup of sugar or share an occasional drink.

Some folks may criticize the electric baseboard heat in this waterfront home.  However as the price of home heating fuels such as oil and gas continue to rise, electric baseboard will inevitably become more and more popular as it will be comparable in cost or possibly even less depending on how you manage your heat.  Remember with electric baseboard heat you can individually regulate the temperature in each room.  If you prefer to install a central forced air heating system the cost to install will be between $17,000-$23,000 including all ductwork and finishing i.e. drywall around the ducts.  There is more than enough ceiling height to complete the work, if you so desire.  Our contractor, 613 Mechanical would be happy to speak you about the quote.

As the owners of 2011 County Road #2 will tell you, and from my personal experience living ½ kilometre west of the subject property, air conditioning is not a necessity living next to the river.  The water temperature is always lower than the air temperature which helps keep the air cool along the river.  Another bonus is the prevailing westerly wind as it breezes along the riverbanks.  On the few days of the year when is extremely hot, many riverfront homes run a window air conditioner for a few hours after lunch-this is often all it takes to cool off your home if you cannot stand the heat!

As mentioned in the introduction, this home takes advantage of natural solar heat for keeping the heating bills low.  The large windows and patio doors of both the main level and lower level walk out face mainly south.  Since there are no trees near the home, the residence is blessed with the natural warming power of the sun from the early morning to the afternoon.   Even on the coldest winter’s day, often the heating system will not turn on until the late afternoon.  

RENTAL ITEMS/EXCLUSIONS/INCLUSIONS

Rental items:  None

Exclusions: Overhead lights in both the lower level study/4^th bedroom and studio

Inclusions: All attached light fixtures, ceiling fans, window coverings, built-in range, built in oven, built-in dishwasher.

Property Assessment (2011): $380,000.00

Property Taxes (2011): $4641.34

Roll Number: 0701701015157020000

Legal Description:  Con 1 Pt lot 20

Overall Lot size:  158.91’ x 485.32’ Irreg

Site Area: 1.79 Acres

Zoning:   Residential - R3B

The town of Prescott, approximately 8 minutes west of your new home has all the necessary amenities:   3 major banks, the Independent Grocer Superstore, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, the Prescott Building Centre, numerous automobile service centres, a few discount stores, Riverside Chevrolet, the Golden Arches, Burger King, and of course, Tim Hortons.

If you were ever thinking of buying a truly stunning home on a large private lot with a beautiful view, come and have a look.  The home is not perfect, however the owners have worked hard to maintain the home in excellent condition.  We will let you be the judge.

Please go to www.FantasticWaterfrontBungalow.com for some terrifice photos and virtual tour panaramas.

Listing Number:  100350

For more information about the local community, please visit the Township website at: http://www.edwardsburghcardinal.ca