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Stonecrest is an exceptional seven-acre estate, with approximately 600 feet of waterfront on tranquil McKay Lake in the exclusive Old Village of Rockcliffe Park, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest private residence in the Village, and is situated only two miles from Parliament Hill in the nation’s capital. The building of this 15,000 sq. ft. residence was completed in January 2002. This property is unique even by international standards. Imbued with history, this residence captures the essence of the traditional stone manor house, yet has state-of-the-art technology incorporated unobtrusively throughout.

The previous residence on this site was built in 1938 and was the refuge of Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and her household during World War II. It subsequently served as residence to the Deputy High Commissioner of the United Kingdom until it was purchased by the current owners.

The seven-acre gated property is surrounded by a stone wall for privacy, and gently slopes down to beautiful McKay Lake. The views over the lake, both from the magnificent residence and the spectacular octagonal gazebo, are simply breath-taking!

The scope of this residence, which was designed by internationally-known architect Barry Hobin, is stunning, defying adequate description. No amenity has been overlooked and the craftsmanship and quality of materials is peerless. The 15,000 sq. ft. home was completed in January 2002 and is one of North America's finest offerings. The residence is of all-stone construction and features a copper roof. The principal rooms are on a grand scale with 10- to 13-foot ceilings, suitable for large receptions.

Architectural detailing is of the highest order, with spectacular cove moldings throughout, eight gorgeous fireplaces, elegant antique lighting fixtures and quarter-sawn oak hardwood floors. All limestone and marble floors are heated. The state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen is suited to large-scale entertaining, having a butler’s pantry and large granite center island. The kitchen views of McKay Lake are spectacular.
The house includes a gorgeous octagonal conservatory overlooking the south-facing garden. The incredible family room has richly paneled walls, a detailed tray ceiling, limestone fireplace and magnificent French windows that are over nine feet tall, opening to exquisite views of the terrace, fish pond and McKay Lake beyond. The romantic master suite is superb, offering a high ceiling, double French doors to the balconies, sitting area, fireplace, dressing room, and magnificent marble ensuite bathroom.

Stonecrest also includes a private study and library, billiards room, fitness room, and games room. It has full staff quarters and a five-car garage on an imposing circular driveway. The landscaping has been done to satisfy the most demanding taste.

For further details regarding this spectacular estate, please contact Marilyn Wilson.

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This spectacular home is located along prestigious Embassy Row in the Old Village of Rockliffe Park. It is discretely placed, the grounds are beautifully landscaped, the construction is unparalleled and it wants for nothing. This is simply a magnifcent estate.

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This spectacular French provincial style home is located on prestigious Crescent Road amid stately ambassadorial residences. It has wonderful curb appeal, with its circular driveway, beautiful landscaping, and exterior facade.

Among the many features of this lovely home are a copper-clad centre island kitchen, large living and dining rooms, spacious entry hall, nine-foot foot ceilings and hardwood floors.

The kitchen opens to a flagstone terrace overlooking the beautiful pool and hot tub. The gardens are landscaped to ensure maximum privacy.

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This is one of Rockcliffe Park’s spectacular newer homes. Located on a prestigious street in the heart of the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park, this eminently livable, newer construction home is perfect for those wishing to marry family living with sophisticated entertaining. The location is within walking distance of the Rockcliffe Park schools, the Community Centre and Library, Mackay Lake, the skating rink (winters only), Queen Juliana Park, and the Rockcliffe Park Lawn and New Edinburgh tennis clubs.

This beautiful home enjoys incredible natural light conditions throughout the day, and this continues past twilight via exceptionally well-designed lighting. The sophistication of this residence is reflected in both its form and function. The décor epitomizes quality and elegance – exceptional architectural details, generous application of beautiful moldings, extensive use of marble and granite, and high-quality hardwood floors with inlays.

The large foyer has a soaring, 18-foot ceiling and marble floor. It opens to a magnificent living room featuring a beautiful coffered ceiling with cleverly-designed recessed lighting, built-in stereo speakers, and full southern exposure. The focal point is a spectacular marble fireplace. Large French doors lead to a private cherry wood-paneled study with custom built-in display cabinets.

The intimate and light-filled dining room is situated off the main foyer hallway. Its architectural details are fantastic! It has built-in speakers and a beautiful view of the delightfully landscaped front garden.

A well-designed Downsview granite kitchen opens to the adjacent family room with a marble fireplace and media centre. Double French doors lead to the beautiful south- and west-facing pool. The kitchen is simply state-of-the-art. It features a walk-in pantry, Sub-Zero wine fridge, 48-inch stainless steel Sub-Zero Fridge/Freezer, stainless Dacor gas stovetop with electric grill, two stainless Dacor convection wall ovens, Kitchen-Aid trash compactor, and stainless Miele dishwasher. A functional black granite centre island frames a stainless steel Franke sink and a second stainless sink and overlooks the family room. The high counter and seating obscures views of the messy stuff from the family room.

The master bedroom suite is located on the main floor and is very private having its own foyer and two walk-in closets. The spectacular six-piece ensuite bathroom has a barrel-vaulted ceiling and is suffused with light from the garden. The second floor has four additional bedrooms, three with ensuite bathrooms and large walk-in closets, and a computer room. There is also an exceptionally large and well-designed linen closet. The fourth bedroom currently serves as a media/family room. It has built-in bookshelves, a custom media wall, and is privately located in relation to the rest of the living area.

Among the many other features of this spectacular home are a large main-floor laundry with windows to the back yard and which is perfect for access to the swimming pool, a second powder room adjacent to the pool area, and a back door. There is extensive storage space with well-designed closets, a large cedar closet, and a walk-in pantry. The triple garage is uncommon in Village homes. The large, unfinished basement has high ceilings, a wine cellar, and is plumbed for a nanny suite with ensuite bathroom.

This unique offering can only be described as a Village of Rockcliffe Park estate. There are few such properties in the Village and rarely does one of this stature come on the market. This beautiful property is prestigiously located adjacent to the Residence of the United States Ambassador on Embassy Bluff overlooking the Ottawa River. It enjoys spectacular views of the river, the City of Gatineau across the river and the Gatineau Hills beyond. This is undoubtedly one of the most private properties in the Village, being situated well back from little-traveled Rockcliffe Road at the end of a long, circular driveway. The approach to the residence defines the term "curb appeal".>br>
"Sophisticated decor" epitomizes this outstanding home, with the principal rooms being on a scale suited to grand entertaining and the rest of the house designed for family living. Architectural details abound with beautiful wood, terra cotta tile and marble floors, impressive cove moldings, large baseboards, solid wood paneled doors and lovely wainscoting. The entry and reception rooms are sized to welcome the largest party of visitors. The living room is warm and inviting and perfectly suited to elegant entertaining, with overflow areas adjacent for very large groups. The formal dining room has elegant wainscoting the finish of which is outstanding, and will accommodate large dinner parties; the rotunda dining room is more intimate and suited to family dining. The up to date professional kitchen is simply spectacular, with large granite counters and island, professional appliances, terra cotta floor and beautiful eating area looking over the terrace and grounds. If you don't cook, you will want to learn!

This home has too many features to cover adequately. The romantic master bedroom suite offers his and hers dressing rooms with southeast-facing balcony overlooking the grounds, a beautiful marble en suite bathroom, and a north-facing balcony over looking the river and Gatineau Hills. Other highlights include a conservatory, den, office, and exceptional, professional-quality work-out area with magnificent sound system. The bedrooms all have great views.

The grounds feature sophisticated landscaping and are maintained to perfection. The back terrace is accessed from the family room and lends itself to indoor-outdoor living. A large, detached four-car garage has extensive storage space and is completely hidden from the front of the property.

This beautiful Victorian residence is one of the most distinctive properties in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park. It enjoys A most prestigious location in the Old Village, has undergone a sympathetic Guy French renovation, and features three stories of architectural details and amazing living and entertaining space. Beautiful landscaping, a circular driveway, gated back driveway and a most beautiful Ginkgo biloba tree contribute to this property’s curb appeal.

A large foyer leads to a grand scale living room. The living room can also function as a Great Room with its fireplace, window seating, and French doors to the terrace. The dining room is charming and has its own fireplace and window seating. The spacious and bright Design First kitchen lends a country feel with its beautiful cabinetry, Miele cappuccino/espresso machine, 48” Sub-Zero refrigerator, double stainless steel wall ovens, two Sub-Zero drink drawers, electric cook top, and much more. It also features a handy built-in desk area and bulletin board. The adjacent breakfast room is bright and airy, overlooking the gorgeous terrace and pool. The family room has terra cotta tile floors, California shutters, and original arched wall cabinets. There is a spacious mud room and a conveniently-located second main-floor powder room.

The lovely master bedroom suite is spacious, well laid out, and complete with a walk-in closet and beautiful marble ensuite bathroom. There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor enjoying, respectively, a fireplace, balcony and window seating, window seating, and a cozy reading niche. The family bathroom is bright and cheery. The third floor offers amazing space with a large landing, four separate rooms and a family bathroom.

The basement is beautifully finished and has a recreation area, playroom, huge laundry room and an additional bedroom with bathroom for a nanny or staff. The oversized garage is newly-constructed and has a complete fitness room above.

This is an extremely desirable Old Village residence.

400 Acacia Avenue is one of the most prestigious and magnificent residences in Rockcliffe Park, having served as the United States ministerial residence since 1948. Listed at $2,850,000, this is the first offering of this historic property in 58 years.

This is a rare offering of a historically significant and substantial residence in the finest location in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park. Constructed in the early 1930’s to the specifications of Mrs. Walter Bronson and the design of architect A.J Hazelgrove, 400 Acacia Avenue has served as the United States ministerial residence since 1948. It occupies 32,068 square feet of land in the heart of the Old Village, bounded by Acacia Avenue, Buena Vista Road and Crescent Road. This three-storey residence is at once stately and imposing, to the extent that it was home to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in the film Mr. and Mrs. Bridges. With a large attached garage, spacious lot with mature landscaping, dry-laid stone wall and circular driveway, this unique property has outstanding curb appeal, making it one of the most distinctive residences in Rockcliffe Park.

The main-floor principal rooms are on a scale suited to formal entertaining. The ample entry leads to a very large lobby which, when combined with the spacious living room, large den and enormous sunroom allows for entertaining on a grand scale. For formal dining, the large dining room with pantry and access to the expansive kitchen is perfectly laid out. The commercial kitchen has its own office adjacent.
The imposing staircase leads from the main lobby to the second-floor lobby. There is a master bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom, four additional bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second level. There are also a library and an office that could readily serve as additional accommodation. A back staircase communicates with the kitchen.

The third floor is reached by stairs off the second-floor lobby and is devoted to a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom and cedar closet, extensive storage space, a study, and space for mechanicals.

The flow on the main level simply could not be better. It lends perfectly to both entertaining and family living. With a large attached garage, spacious lot with mature landscaping, stone wall and circular driveway, this exceptional property has outstanding curb appeal. The location is prestigious and within a short walk of the Rockcliffe Park Community Centre and Library, Ashbury College, Elmwood School, Rockcliffe Park Public School and the Rockcliffe Park Lawn Tennis Club.

This restored Georgian residence is situated prominently in the heart of the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park. Distinctive and historical, this three-storey home features striking architectural details throughout and epitomizes character. It offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, high ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors, beautiful bow windows, large principal rooms, and a fully-finished basement.

This remarkable, two-story Country French home is one of Rockcliffe Park’s finest dreamproperties! It adds character and beautiful design to the mosaic that is the Village. Situated on a prestigious cul-de-sac amongst some of Rockcliffe Park’s most distinctive homes, this residence is known for both its beauty and presence. Its beautiful all stone exterior sets it off in spectacular fashion.

On a bright sunny day this lovely home gives the feeling of being in the heart of Provence, as the light filters into the rooms. The owners designed this house to optimize the light conditions, using oversized true divided windows and incorporating French windows that open into the main floor rooms and surrounding mature-treed, landscaped lot.

The dramatic entry has exceptional detailing and features a gorgeous glass door. The main floor has a spectacular foyer reminiscent of a vintage Provence home. The foyer opens to a spectacular granite Downsview kitchen with island and spacious counter seating, and a great room with an impressive 20-foot ceiling. The great room has a wood burning stone fireplace, southern exposure, French windows with significant hardware, hardwood floor and a superb dining area with a beautiful bay window. There are also a main floor study and a dining / music room.

The principal rooms are all light and bright. The owners' favorite place is the screened porch with its magnificent all stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace. This room opens to a beautiful, covered, terracotta-floored terrace.

The second floor has a large landing leading to the very spacious and romantic master bedroom suite. It has his and her walk-in closets and a six-piece ensuite bathroom with a private toilet/bidet area. The master suite is situated away from the children’s bedrooms for privacy. Imported custom tiles are featured in all the bathrooms.

The house is oriented to ensure maximum privacy. Its unique 20,751 sq. ft. setting allows it to be located approximately 100 feet from its neighbours to the east and west. The back yard and garden are spacious and extremely private with southern exposure.

This spectacular, award-winning home was designed by Barry Hobin and built to the highest standards by G.M. French Construction. Traditional styling combines with state-of-the-art technology in a elegantly-landscaped, private setting to create a unique offering. The location, overlooking ‘Loronado’, the residential estate of the U.S. Ambassador, ensures privacy via exceptional park-like views.

The owners have thought of everything for an active indoor-outdoor lifestyle. As a result, this home won Best House Design for Over 4000 Square Feet in 1999. The spectacular foyer and grand hall welcome you to an exceptional living and entertaining space. The living and dining rooms lend themselves to either formal or casual entertaining. This duality of function epitomizes the house. Architectural details abound. The main floor master bedroom suite has ultra private views of the gardens and a beautiful ensuite bathroom. A gorgeous kitchen is designed around a granite center island and features exceptional appliances, a butler’s pantry and a walk-in pantry. The adjacent family room is spectacular with its floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and serene, park-like views. A study and large laundry/mud room, with access to the three-car heated, attached garage, complete the main floor.

An elegant curved staircase leads to the second floor, where French doors open to a 10 by 12 foot balcony with stunning views of the adjacent ambassadorial estate. The bedrooms are large and feature their own ensuite bathrooms.

A curved staircase leads to the bright lower level, which is designed for a health-conscious, active lifestyle. West-facing windows illuminate the great room / billiards room and the ultimate retreat – an incredible fitness room with Infinity hot tub, mirrored workout wall, sauna, shower room and powder room.

All systems in this home, including security, communications, heating, cooling and air quality control are state-of-the-art. Absolutely beautiful landscaping, a circular driveway, and three-car attached garage complete this spectacular offering.

Foyer 17’5” x 7’8”
Grand hall 48’ x 8’

Living room 22’11” x 15’
Dining room 18’ x 14’
Study 16’ x 14’
Kitchen / Breakfast room 22’ x 16’
Family room 16’ x 16’
Laundry / Mud Room 11’ x 6’
Master bedroom 16’ x 16’
Ensuite bathroom 16’ x 9’
Great room 29’ x 20'
Fitness room 31’3” x 15’7”
Garage 32’ x 22’

This is a rare find in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park. This recently renovated five plus bedroom family home is an exceptional property and considered one of the finest traditional homes in the City of Ottawa. Renovated by Guy French, it is a rare find even for Rockcliffe Park.

A family could wish for very little that is not found in this exceptional property. Enter through the beautiful oak door to the spacious entry for greeting guests. The main floor has large principal rooms suitable for entertaining on a grand scale. The large living room features an imposing fireplace, gorgeous silk fabric drapes and beautiful valence detailing. The dining room is spacious and bright and showcases an elegant antique marble fireplace. There is a main floor study, den, family room, and breakfast room. The gourmet kitchen is absolutely spectacular in both design and function and was featured in the prestigious kitchen magazine Kitchen Trends. It was designed by the owner in collaboration with Design First Kitchens and features two Sub-Zero refrigerators with four Sub-Zero drawers, a Thermador gas stove top, two Miele dishwashers, and two Bosch wall ovens. The owners have designed many kitchens and for this one they chose an exciting hue - Gelato Mint.

The second floor has a completely private master bedroom suite with marble fireplace, western exposure, views of McKay Lake, and an award-winning, spectacular ensuite bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms on the second floor, one with ensuite bathroom, and a family bathroom. The third floor also has two bedrooms and a shower room.

This amazing house also offers a separate entrance to a guest suite complete with living room, kitchen, private second floor bedroom and two bathrooms. The basement is a walkout to the back yard, making it very light with its southern exposure. It has a fabulous recreation / media room, billiards room, bathroom, laundry room and plenty of storage and play space.

This home enjoys the best of everything including southern exposure. There is a full sun room on the main floor with doors leading to the covered loggia and south-west-facing pool with hot tub and waterfall. The gardens were designed by Garden Creations and incorporate many fine features including a flagstone terrace, feature boulders, ponds, etc.

Completed in 2002, this spectacular residence enjoys a unique location in the Village of Rockcliffe Park. It commands broad vistas across treed NCC parkland and tree-filtered views of exquisite MacKay Lake.

The fabulous location sets the tone for what can conservatively be called a spectacular open-concept home. With six bedrooms and five bathrooms the accommodation is perfect for family living. The scope of the principal areas and open-concept lend themselves to fabulous entertaining. In addition to its spaciousness, this residence boasts dramatic architectural design and detailing. Fourteen-foot, halogen-lit ceilings, exquisite eight-inch mouldings, inlaid hardwood floors, and beautiful limestone fireplaces all attest to the highest quality and workmanship. The beautiful kitchen features granite countertops, high-quality cabinetry and state-of-the-art appliances. The master bedroom suite is simply qorgeous.

This home and its setting are complementary and add up to an outstanding offering.

This absolutely wonderful open-concept contemporary home is situated on a very quiet street in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park. Designed by Ian Johns, this 6-year old residence offers the best of resort living in beautiful Rockcliffe Park. It affords the sophisticated buyer the opportunity to live in a space that allows the outdoors to form, visually, part of the interior. For those who are health conscious it has an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, and aerobic play room with resilient floor.

This spectacular design features covered upper and lower balconies and a central front courtyard. Dramatic, bright, wide hallways are visually open to the outdoors; the living spaces are spectacular. The large dining room and living room, four fireplaces, and doors that let the outdoors in lend themselves perfectly for all-season entertaining.

This classic, Georgian residence is located in one of the most desirable locations in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park. Enjoying newer construction (approximately 12 years old), this is an opportunity to acquire a beautiful Rockcliffe Park residence with traditional appearance, prestigious location, and in move-in condition.

This residence is of a scale suited to both family living and entertaining. It features nine-foot ceilings, architectural detailing, hardwood floors throughout and marble-floored foyer and ensuite bathroom.

On entering, the imposing foyer reveals a grand staircase to the second floor with its overlooking gallery. To the left is the beautifully-appointed living room with fireplace and to the right the large, entertainment-sized dining room. The modern, spacious Downsview kitchen and bright, airy breakfast room enjoy western exposure and are located adjacent to the generously-sized family room with its beautiful fireplace. The family room opens to the terrace via double French doors; the kitchen also has outdoor access. There is a lovely main-floor study with built-ins.

The second floor features the romantic master bedroom suite with beautiful marble ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are three additional bedrooms, one with its own ensuite bathroom and two that share an ensuite bathroom, on this level. All bedrooms are generously sized and privately situated off the gallery.

The basement is large and unfinished – ready to be completed to the new owner’s specifications. The double garage is accessed via a heated driveway and includes an L-shaped area suitable for use as a third, if less accessible, parking area or other storage.

The back of the house opens to a beautiful, multi-level stone terrace. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and include a pond, waterfall and feature bridge-walkway. Privacy abounds and there is a tranquil feel to the property. Add to all this the superb location and you have an exceptional dream property.

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Located just past the Prime Minister’s Residence along the Sussex Drive Ceremonial Route, this majestic family home is one of the first residences to be seen when entering beautiful Rockcliffe Park. Completely renovated in 1989, this property has fabulous curb appeal with its circular driveway and impressive flagstone entrance. The residence is sited to capture NCC parkland views and epitomizes Rockcliffe Park living.

The vestibule opens to a grand foyer that introduces the main floor with its spacious rooms, hardwood floors, and 9-foot ceilings. The living room has a fireplace and a beautiful bay window; a small study with southern exposure is adjacent. The dining room is stately and well-sized for entertaining. The kitchen is bright, off white and very functional with a 48" Sub-Zero refrigerator, two ovens and a bright breakfast room with doors leading to a wonderful flagstone terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen is the family room, featuring built-in bookcases, a fireplace and French doors to the terrace and garden.

The second floor has a lovely master suite with ensuite bathroom. There are bedrooms on the second floor and a lovely family bathroom. One of the bedrooms has its own fireplace; another own private entrance from the main floor. For the ultimate in convenience, the spacious and bright laundry room is also located on the second floor.

The third floor is a retreat comprising another family/television room complete with its own wet bar and fridge.

The basement of this home is simply outstanding – it has something for every one. For the oenophile there is a superb wine cellar and tasting room; for the fitness aficionado an exercise room; and for everyone else a great billiards room. There is extensive storage space throughout.

There is no better location than that of this beautiful 37,556 sq. ft. property. Located on prestigious Crescent Road amidst other significant properties, 7 Crescent Road offers unparalleled views from its perch on the escarpment. It overlooks the beautiful Rockeries and beyond to the Ottawa River and the Gatineau.

The contemporary style home is expansive and offers fabulous views from all principal rooms. The price is set to reflect the need for updating.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a significant property on Embassy Row with room to be creative.

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Completed in 1932, this incredible property has just come to the market from its second owner. This imposing, estate-sized property comprises a corner lot in a highly desirable location in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park. The 32,849 sq. ft. property features expansive grounds affording great privacy and a beautifully preserved stone and stucco three-storey residence with great curb appeal.

This wonderful, classic Rockcliffe Park residence has 9-foot ceilings throughout, stately mouldings and handsome baseboard detailing. The doors are impressive and feature solid hinges and finials. Classical detailing is continued throughout and includes beautifully preserved leaded windows that allow for southern and western exposure across the gardens. The main floor has a grand hallway with doors to the extremely large living room and facing, entertainment-sized dining room. Both feature western and southern exposure through beautiful leaded windows.

Off the impressive second-floor landing and hall are located the master bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom, family bedrooms and a two-way ensuite bathroom. The third floor has a large recreation room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is an additional bedroom over the garage. The double garage is large and has its own washroom. The basement is unfinished but does have a recreation room. There is a greenhouse, and complete staff and guest quarters that could be converted to the delight of any teenaged residents.

This property is of a size that affords the privacy typically associated with country living, with no neighbours located within 100 feet of the residence. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an estate in a desirable location in the Old Village.

This is a grand Georgian residence situated in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park. The spectacular entrance and grand foyer are the prelude to a siimply magnificent home. Exceptional architectural details such as crown moldings and marble and hardwood floors set this residence apart.The kitchen features a centre island and an adjacent family room. The master bedroom suite enjoys views of Mackay Lake.

This grand Georgian residence is situated in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park near Mackay Lake within walking distance of local schools and the Rockcliffe Park Community Centre.

The entrance, with its soaring ceilings, offers the perfect introduction to this spectacular home. The layout is suited to family living, and the scale and flow also work for entertaining on a grand scale. This beautiful home has an abundance of architectural details including four fireplaces, crown moldings, granite kitchen, and marble and hardwood floors. With five bedrooms and a nanny suite there is an abundance of space. The foyer is dramatic with its staircase to the second floor gallery. The living room and formal dining room both feature fireplaces, large windows and a sense of volume and light. The centre island kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counter tops and lovely views of the garden. It opens across the island to a large breakfast room that with a breathtaking 18-foot feature window.

The second floor landing leads to a beautiful, large master bedroom suite with sitting area, walk-in closet, and views of Mackay Lake. The marble ensuite bathroom is spacious and features a large Roman tub. The other bedrooms are also on the second floor, three sharing a family bathroom and one having its own ensuite. A large balcony overlooks the back garden, and there is a second floor laundry room for convenience.

The basement is fully finished with a dance floor, bar, fitness room, theatre and nanny suite. The garage is double and attached conveniently via the back entry/mudroom. The gardens are nicely landscaped and there is a large deck off the breakfast room.

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Situated on a beautiful waterfront lot with spectacular views of the Ottawa River, this newly-built, custom-designed, award-winning Dreamproperty is absolutely breathtaking. Built by G. Weima Enterprises, this residence was just completed in July 2005. It has an impressive, oversized four-car garage and a beautiful portico that allows for a private garden area in front of the property.

The entire house is painted white and there are maple hardwood floors throughout. The ceilings are high and have wonderful halogen lighting.

The main floor has sweeping waterfront vistas from all principal rooms. On the main floor there is an office, a private study/bedroom and a spacious three-piece bathroom. The mud room has glass doors that access both the front and back gardens.

The kitchen is spectacular. It has an incredible granite centre island, sweeping glass bar top, and the ultimate in top-of-the-line appliances including Miele double built-in ovens, a 48-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, a five-burner gas cook top, and a stainless steel counter top for the wet bar. This open-concept kitchen is dramatic and opens to a gorgeous breakfast room and sunken family room. There are doors from the breakfast room and family room to access the covered patio and immense property. The garden unfolds to an expansive lawn that gives onto a rocky beach with a small boat inlet. It overlooks the Ottawa River.

The family room has a fireplace and both the family room and dining room are two steps down from the main hall. The dining room has a glass-walled waterfall and is open in concept.

The second floor landing surprises with a discretely-located, five-star hotel bar with a granite countertop. The second floor