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SOLD! Rural Kanata

Features & Upgrades

MAIN LEVEL

 v A wrap around covered front porch with stately pillars welcomes you to this home. The Craftsman style architecture follows throughout the home.

v The spacious foyer has ceramic tile with a double door coat closet.

v To your left is the dining room with Berber carpeting. Note the accessibility to the kitchen through a server/butler’s pantry from the dining room. This is very convenient when entertaining and hosting dinner parties.

v Across the hall is the formal living room with lots of light, a pillared entrance and also Berber carpeting.

v The hallway and family room as well as the eating area all have hardwood flooring.

v One of the first things you will notice about this home is the amount of natural light throughout. This is especially evident in the spacious family room with its abundance of windows. Note the gorgeous gas fireplace and the surrounding windows – a favourite feature of this house! The family room offers lots of space and pot lighting.

v The kitchen is lovely with upgraded Cherry cabinetry that offers pot drawers, pantry cupboards and a large island with storage and electrical. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry cupboard, pot lighting, a great Chef’s working triangle and convenient access to the dining room through the Butler’s pantry with loads of storage space.

v A spacious eating area is just off the kitchen and it is filled with sun and warmth. A garden door from here leads you to your backyard. Enjoy the view of your private lot surrounded by woods.

v There is a main floor powder room with ceramic tile.

  v A neat feature of this home is a mudroom accessed via the garage or a side entrance from the yard, this offers not only storage but also an extra utility room with sink that would work so well as a storage area/changeroom for sports and sports equipment.

 UPPER LEVEL

 v The upper level of the home is reached via a beautiful hardwood staircase which is filled with sun. A large landing greets you.

v The master suite is filled with light and located at the back of the home. There is a huge walk-in closet and a spacious 5 piece ensuite offering lots of storage in upgraded cabinetry, double vanities, a corner Jacuzzi tub plus large separate shower.

v The three secondary bedrooms are good sizes and offer lots of natural light. One of the upgrades and modifications of this McIntosh model was extra-large windows added to the front of the home on the second level.

v The shared 4 piece main bath is very spacious with lots of storage and again, upgraded Cherry cabinetry is here as well.

v Another upgraded feature of this model is that the laundry room is located conveniently on the second level. It has ceramic floors, upper cabinetry and a window for light.

 LOWER LEVEL

 v The lower level offers both finished space and storage space.

v Upon building the home the basement was upgraded to a “Daylight Basement” with extra large windows and 9 foot ceilings. It truly is additional living space that does not feel like a basement.

v There is a finished family room that is very spacious with Berber carpeting. This room could be used in multiple ways…a family room, games room, play room…choose how to use it to make it work best for you!

v An amazing feature of this basement is the home theatre with plush carpeting, theatre lighting and all the wiring you need for your own equipment plus storage for your movies and equipment as well. Stunning!

 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES, EXTERIOR & LOCATION

 v  The entire home has been constructed in the Arts & Craft style by quality and award winning-builder Land Ark Homes.

v  The privacy of the neighbourhood cannot be beat. While still being a family friendly community, the homes are situated on large, private lots and this one is especially private being at the end of the loop.

v  The house sits on an over 2 acre lot with amazing privacy! The current owners paid a $30,000 premium for this choice of south-facing lot…it is one of the best in the community.

v  The backyard and side yard are expansive with beautiful tree lines.

v  The landscaping is a blank slate for you to make your dream backyard…pool sized lot, loads of privacy, have gardens, paths…whatever works best for you and your family.

v  The home has a multitude of upgrades. See the attachment for full details.  

v  The house has a high efficiency furnace with humidifier, central air, an air filtration system, and a reverse osmosis water treatment system.

v  The water filtration system does not include the outdoor water taps, keeping the house efficienct.

v  The conveniences of Kanata North are just a five minute drive away including grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, the high-tech corridor and public transport.

v  Schools in the nearby area are West Carleton High School, one of the top rated high schools in the province and it is just a 5 minute drive away, St. Isidore’s Catholic Elementary School, Stonecrest Elementary and All Saints Intermediate and Catholic High School.

v  The neighbourhood of Ridgeside Farm is a small retreat from the city life while not seeming like Suburbia. Relish the privacy of large, treed lots while still being in a family friendly neighbourhood close to city amenities!

SOLD! 60 Hewitt Court, Katimavik - $350,000

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Katimavik, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is a great opportunity to own a home in a mature neighbourhood and really make it your own!

MAIN LEVEL

The main level welcomes you with natural light and gleaming hardwood floors. The foyer features a large coat closet and inside entry to the 2 car garage. There is a living room with a gas fireplace with Oak surround that is open to the dining room. The dining room is conveniently just off the kitchen with a bay window. The kitchen awaits your creativity and imagination. There is a sliding glass door to the backyard from the kitchen. The main floor family room is spacious and ha a great shape for furniture placement. A 2 piece powder room completes the lower level. 

UPPER LEVEL

Upstairs you will find a spacious master bedroom with a convenient 2 piece ensuite and a large walk-in closet with attached shelving. The two secondary bedrooms are good sizes and the main bath is spacious and could easily be updated to your taste.

LOWER LEVEL

The unfinished lower level is clean and spacious. The laundry room is here as well. Choose how to make this space work best for your family whether it be a secondary family room, a games room or a playroom.

LIFE OUTSIDE

SOLD! Emerald Meadows

"I love the 4 acres of woodland behind this house and the peace and quiet. I was glad to be the first to move in on this street and be able to choose this prime lot." - Graham, current owner

Sunny, warm with lots of space! This 2900 square foot home offers lovely curb appeal and a wonderful living space, all on a quiet street in Emerald Meadows, Kanata.

MAIN LEVEL LIVING SPACE

From a covered front porch you will find yourself in a sunny foyer that leads to a large coat closet in the front hall. The living room and dining room are open concept and boast pot lighting, crown moulding and 9 foot ceilings. The living room has carpet with upgraded underpad that was installed in 2012 while the dining room and the hallway boast hardwood floors. The hardwood flooring continues through to the powder room, near to this is also the laundry room and inside entry to a very spacious garage (the current owner has an SUV, a car, and 2 small boats in this space with lots of storage space to spare! Next on the main level is a spacious kitchen filled with sunlight. There is an abundance of counterspace and cabinetry as well as stainless steel appliances including a gas stove. The eating area opens onto a large backyard and both spaces are open to the large family room. The family room has a gas fireplace and is an ideal shape for furniture placement, lots of options in here.

upper level living space

Up a curved staircase with new carpeting in 2014, you will find yourself on a large landing. The entire upper level has new carpeting. The spacious master bedroom also offers a sitting area which is an upgrade from the original model, this sunny area is a wonderful retreat! The master also boasts an extra-large walk-in closet and a 4 piece ensuite with separate shower & deep soaker tub. The secondary bedrooms are all great sizes. The second largest bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet and its own 4 piece ensuite while the third bedroom has a large walk-in. The fourth bedroom, the smallest, does not have a walk-in but still has great closet space. A 4 piece main bath completes the upper level.

THE LOWER LEVEL

This home's basement is partially finished. There is a spacious area that had drywall and wiring finished by the builder in 1999. The rest of the basement is currently used as storage and utility, the workbench and basement shelving is all included. This is an ideal basement for finishing and the builder already has a start on it!

THE LIFE OUTSIDE

SOLD! 12 Peacock Crescent, Barrhaven - $319,900

Walk into a main level with laminate flooring and lots of natural light. The living room and dining room are open concept with access to the kitchen making them ideal for entertaining. The kitchen was painted and has new hardware in 2014. The room offers good counterspace, lots of light and access to an eating area. This home also offers a main level family room area with a wood-burning fireplace and sliding glass doors to the backyard retreat. Note the windows in this home have all been replaced throughout 2012 and 2013.

The second level welcomes you with a bright and airy landing. The master bedroom is spacious with a walk-in closet and a renovated 3 piece ensuite bath. The ensuite features a granite vanity, great storage space and a beautiful glass and tile shower. The two other bedrooms are both good sizes with ample closet space and the 4 piece main bathroom is large with updated flooring. Both baths flooring, sinks and toilets were all newly installed in 2011. 

The lower level of this home remains unfinished which lets you decide exactly how to make it work best for you! There is a large open space that has the laundry with utility sink and ample storage area as well as a secondary storage room ideal for cold storage or a wine cellar. 

THE OUTDOORS

SOLD! 11 Grovewood Lane, Richmond - $585,000

SOLD! 34 Flint Court, Barrhaven - $337,000

"We love the sense of community that we have found here. The kids can walk to school and bus routes are so close by plus there are two park & rides to choose from. We have loved being so close to everything yet still located on a quiet street away from the noise and traffic." - Heather and Tom, current owners

SOLD! 7 White Cedar Street, Stittsville - $275,000

SOLD! 150 Hawthorne Avenue, Ottawa East - $559,000

    Gorgeous, renovated semi-detached century home on Hawthorne Avenue, just east of Main Street, situated right between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River. This is an opportunity to own a piece of Ottawa history that has been preserved and updated with time and great care.

As you walk up the front steps and through the new front door, note the mature, tree-lined avenue with perennial front gardens surrounding these beautiful homes. Inside you will find a traditional Victorian, semi-detached layout with a foyer with tumbled marble tile leading you into an open concept living and dining room. The hardwood floors, trim and baseboards are all original but have been very well maintained and they fill the home with character and charm.

Prepare to have your breath taken away as you walk into the newly renovated kitchen with Caesarstone counters, Bird's Eye Maple hardwood, high-end appliances and a stunning custom island/tabletop and wood accents that are all made of reclaimed barn board.  The island/tabletop seats four plus and the wood accents throughout the kitchen are beautiful. The cabinetry is an IKEA custom-design and the kitchen itself was designed by Graham Beck. The abundance of cabinetry is all soft-close with brushed bronze hardware. There is a slide-in Bosch stove/range as well as a Bosch integrated dishwasher. The pot lighting is all on dimmers and they are either LED or halogen lights. Note also the powder room located off of the kitchen, a main floor bath is a rare find in these homes.

There is a main floor family room area off the kitchen that was an addition to the original home and features a brick wall, walls of windows that provide lots of sun and a beautiful view of the backyard.  There is a French door leading to the kitchen and a door leading to a side yard Cedar deck.

Upstairs are three bedrooms plus a den and a main bath. The largest bedroom has a wall to wall closet and carpeting over hardwood flooring. The two other bedrooms and den boast hardwood floors and the stairs and hallway feature carpeting over softwood. The main bath has been redone, keeping the original footprint which works well. There is a designer, granite vanity with Grohe faucet that provides good storage and there is also hidden shelving for storage as well. The shower has an upgraded rain shower head. The den is an ideal place for an office and has access to the second level balcony.

The finished basement has Berber carpeting, space for a lower lever rec room and the laundry room. Note the room behind the laundry room that has access to the backyard. This space is ideal for storing garden tools and equipment.

The side and back yards have a Cedar deck, a flagstone patio and grassed area. Lots of mature trees and shrubs as well as perennial garden beds are throughout the backyard. The driveway has space for one car in winter and two in the summer.

The upgrades throughout this home are numerous including hardwiring for internet in every room, all windows have been replaced and are double hung, except for the family room that has casement windows. All knob and tube wiring has been replaced and the entire home was recently painted. The back roof was redone in 2012 and the rest of the roof was redone in 2010. The pot lighting throughout the home was all recently done and features LED and halogen lighting.