The Home News OTTAWA EAST - June 2015

ISSUE 05 • 2015

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Ottawa East

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Maggie Tessier Broker of Record

613.880.0885 tessierteam.ca

For more details on this cover home refer to Page 5

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Casselman

Lovely family home in desirable neighbourhood!

Beautiful layout, hardwood and tile! Open concept living room. Master includes ensuite with soaker tub!

Crysler

Gorgeous open concept design 3 bed home located in quiet residential area is perfect for families! Home features dark hardwood and tile! DON’T MISS IT!

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Immaculate 4 bed family home! Features many rooms!

Beautiful living room and family room with 2-sided fireplace and vaulted ceilings. You’ll fall in love!

Russell

Stunning 3 bed home offers over 50K in upgrades! hardwood and tile! Gourmet kitchen, sun-filled dining room with 9’ cathedral ceilings, double-sided fireplace.

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Relax in living room with fireplace. 3 beds with hardwood. Finished basement with family room. Fenced and hedged backyard, large deck. Move-in condition!

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High-ranch home located on 1.96 acres! The main offers a delightful chef-inspired kitchen with centre island. Detached double garage and above ground pool.

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Immaculate 3 bed family home with loads of upgrades!

Gourmet designer kitchen has loads of cabinetry, eating area, and appliances! Dine in the formal dining room.

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Gorgeous 3 bed custom home on large lot! Sun-filled kitchen with plenty of counterspace and eating area, dining room, spacious living room! DON’T MISS IT!

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Stunning 4 bed, 3 bath with approximately 2,450 sq ft!

Open concept home features hardwood and ceramic!

Large deck and above ground pool! A MUST SEE!

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Immaculate, move-in ready 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, chef-inspired kitchen, fireplace, on a quiet street!

Finished basement, landscaped yard with stone patio!

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Merrickville

16.2 acres of waterfront bordering the World Heritage Rideau Canal! Perfect for walking, jogging & biking!

Just outside Merrickville. Open water for boating fun!

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5 acres of private property! Kitchen with quality pine cabinets and island, living room with fireplace. Perfect location for snowmobile/ATV and nature lovers!

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CHAPEL HILL

FALLINGBROOK

Southern exposure. This 2-storey Orleans bungalow with in-law suite. home is better than new with all the 1,637+ square foot, 3+1 bedroom bunupgrades. Shows like a model home. galow, 3 full bathrooms. $389,000 www.208greenridge.com $329,900

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Split level. 3 + 1 bedrooms, 2 bath- Great for entertaining. Open concept rooms. Great in-law suite poten- 4+1 bedroom home with in-law suite. tial. www.14attwoodcrescent.com NEW PRICE $539,900 $399,900

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Greely South Village! Stunning 4,000 square foot Greely custom-built Westcliffe Estate Clean, bright town- Orleans/Fallingbrook 4 bedrooms, 2 home. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 10’ main floor ceilings. Exceptional open house backing on small park, 3 bed- bathrooms with a completely finished concept design. www.6869sparklinglakeway.com $1,199,000 basement. $227,500 rooms, 2 bathrooms. $192,990

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Immaculate open concept design family home, located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. Home features contemporary gourmet kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, counter space & breakfast bar, massive living room with double sided fireplace, spacious den, lustrous dining room with plenty of sunlight. 3 generous sized bedrooms including a huge master with 4 piece luxurious ensuite. Yard boasts wonderful deck & hot tub. Neighbourhood includes two man made lakes, where you can swim, take great walks along the paved paths and new city park being built as well, just steps from home! A definite must see!

MAGGIE TESSIER B R O K ER

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613.880.0885 tessierteam.ca

See Maggie Tessier’s ad on PAGE 2 for details on this and other great properties.

OWNER RETIRING

ESTATE SALE

FALLINGBROOK

Bungalow with in-law suite. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Hardwood and tile. Eat-in kitchen.

Deck. $389,000

WEST CENTRE TOWN

Z6 Urban lofts. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

And 1 bedroom + den, 2 baths. Hardwood and tile, 6 appliances, 9’ ceilings. from $319,900

NEWBORO/RIDEAU LAKES

Historic Manor. Lovingly restored. Original architectural details. 2.5 acres. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. $979,000

NEW PRICE

QUEENSWAY TERRACE SOUTH

Great family neighbourhood. Fully fenced backyard backs directly onto park. Eat-in kitchen. 3+1 generous bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Huge lower level family room.

$394,900

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NEAR RIVER

BEAVERBROOK/KANATA

2 bedrooms with ensuite and walk-in closets. Approximately 1,920 square feet! Hardwood flooring on main level. Eat-in kitchen. Gas fireplace. Double garage.

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ARNPRIOR

Custom 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom dream home!

Gourmet kitchen. Backing to park, no rear neighbours! $489,900

CUMBERLAND

3-bedroom bungalow just minutes from the city.

Massive yard and views of the Ottawa River. $279,900

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Elegant living in the heart of downtown! Open concept 2-bedroom with designer décor, hardwood and tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, 9’ ceilings, roof top terrace and more!

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Immaculate 3-bedroom, 4 bath, steps to everything! Open living/dining.

Bright kitchen with eat-in. Deck & fenced yard. Hardwood. Mid-level family room with fireplace. Reno’d baths. Finished rec room & more!

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Bright executive 3-bedroom, 3 bath semi on premium fenced pieshaped lot! Galley style kitchen with sunny eating area. Master features ensuite. Finished rec room with wood fireplace. Interlock.

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Luxurious 4-bedroom features grand foyer, hardwood, gourmet kitchen, sunken family room with fireplace, large fenced yard, master with sitting area, ensuite and walk-in, finished rec room. Call to view today!

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Executive 3-bed townhome offers elegant living room, separate dining room, bright kitchen with eating area, oak hardwood, huge master with ensuite, prof finished basement, family room with fireplace and more!

$365,000

Immaculate 3-bed. Bright living room with fireplace. Family room with bay window and ravine views. Hardwood. Master with cheater ensuite.

Finished rec room & potential bed/office. Private fenced yard with deck.

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It’s festival and BBQ season here in Ottawa. Whether you’re a music fan or a foodie, there’s something for everyone. In July, we’re also celebrating Canada’s 148th birthday in the capital with live entertainment and fireworks. Happy birthday Canada!

OTTAWA FARMERS’ MARKET byward-market.com Byward Market, Downtown Ottawa All summer OTTAWA RIBFEST sparkslive.com Sparks Street June 17 – June 21 OTTAWA FRINGE FESTIVAL ottawafringe.com Various locations, visit website details June 18 – June 28 TD Ottawa Jazz Festival ottawajazzfestival.com Confederation Park June 19 – July 1 CANADA DAY canadaday.gc.ca Downtown Ottawa & Gatineau July 1 VAREKAI: A CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRODUCTION canadiantirecentre.com Canadian Tire Centre July 2 – July 5 MUSIC AND BEYOND: A CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL musicandbeyond.ca Various locations, visit website details July 4 – July 17 CONCERT: TAYLOR SWIFT canadiantirecentre.com Canadian Tire Centre July 6 RBC ROYAL BANK BLUESFEST ottawabluesfest.ca LeBreton Flats July 8 – July 19 ICE CREAM FESTIVAL cafmuseum.techno-science.ca Canada Agriculture & Food Museum July 19

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HUNT CLUB Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo. New kitchen & baths.

Finished basement. Fenced yard.

ORLEANS Beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath single family home. Hardwood, fully finished garage. Fenced yard.

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BARRHAVEN Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath semi-detached home. Finished basement. Huge pie-shaped lot.

ORLEANS Spacious 4 + 1 bedroom, 4-bath family home with the finished basement and fenced lanscaped yard. Excellent value!

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BARRHAVEN Beautiful 4-bedroom, 4-bath single family home with finished basement. Pristine hardwood floors throughout. Just minutes from a large park.

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FINDLAY CREEK Brand new to be built 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium unit.

Middle level, open concept, hardwood floors and 1 parking spot.

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HALF MOON BAY Bright and spacious 1 year old end unit townhome with hardwood floors and granite counters, located on a large corner lot.

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BARRHAVEN Nicely updated 3-storey, 3-bedroom, 3-bath end unit townhome with walkout main level, situated on a large private pie-shaped lot.

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HALF MOON BAY Beautiful 3-storey, 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhome with nice finishes and large balcony. Perfect for 1st time home buyers.

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REDWOOD PARK Charming and move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath row unit.

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MANOTICK A half-acre lot located in prestigious Manotick Estates. Serviced with road, hydro, phone & cable. * For All Royal LePage Agents in Canada based on Gross Commissions

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Great commercial and residential opportunity!

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GORGEOUS 4-BEDROOM! Hardwood flooring throughout, new granite kitchen, updated bathrooms, spacious family room with fireplace, large master with a 4pc ensuite & walk in closet, double garage door and more. A must see!

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3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW! Updated bright home with newer kitchen, bathrooms, roof, furnace and floors! Spacious rooms, large recreation room, large fenced and landscaped yard with a large deck and shed.

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SPACIOUS END UNIT! Townhome with large kitchen, ceramic and hardwood floors, large living area with fireplace, bright roomy bedrooms, insuite storage and large back yard! Why rent? Call today!

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LOADS OF POTENTIAL! This 6 bedroom 3 bathroom home has 3 newer kitchens, a basement walk out, spacious bedrooms, large living room and much more.

Great for a large single family, inlaw suite, or potential rental property! Call today!

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CARLETON U AREA! Calling all investors, this is a semi-detached bungalow rental property with two apartments, upstairs has 4 bedrooms and downstairs has 3 bedrooms. Potential income of $46,281! Easy to rent, in a great location. Call today!

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BYWARD MARKET! Beautiful 1-bedroom in modern building right in the heart of Downtown Ottawa! Open concept, spacious rooms, large windows, high ceilings and a huge balcony! Call now!

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BEAUTIFUL PENTHOUSE! Large 1-bedroom condo with million dollar view! Oversized windows, 9’ ceilings and an open concept living area. Building offers a roof top terrace, BBQ, sauna and more. Call today for a viewing!

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