Property Description
Welcome to 763 Narrows Lock Rd #114, this picturesque 4 season home is located on the highly sought-after Big Rideau Lake, a scenic drive 45 minutes from Ottawa. Registered in 2007 as a UNESCO world heritage site, the Big Rideau Lake offers more than 32km of boating with more than 50 islands to explore. The 1200 feet of waterfront in the bay offers protected calm waters for boating and fishing, as well as direct access to more open waters.
This property is best described as a private nature lovers paradise with an abundance of wildlife just steps from your door with resident trumpeter swans and deer sightings all year long. A private lane lined with tall pines and circular driveway leads to your new cottage or year-round home. Enter to a bright open concept main living area with airtight wood burning fireplace and stone accented wall that provides the space with a cozy cabin quality and feel. The main floor dining space is surrounded by windows for unobstructed views of the local wildlife, with patio doors open to panoramic views of the lake.
The kitchen with breakfast bar overlooks the water and is a bright and functional space. Easily accessible off the hall is the main floor laundry and updated full bath with jet bubble tub. Two good sized bedrooms on the main level complete this space. Open stairs lead to the upper level with large open to below loft, which could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom. Updated main bath with double vanities leads to the large primary suite with double closets and more lake views.
The lower level is fully finished with recreation room / games area, the perfect spot for family and friends year-round. A full workshop with plenty of storage and convenient walkout access completes this space.
Directly off the main level is access to the wraparound Trex deck with cedar railings and retractable awning. Enjoy time relaxing in the Artesian spa or catch up on a good book under the covered gazebo while taking in the freshness of the lake air. Detached single car garage, and Bunkie with cozy wood stove is awaiting your personal touch.
Enjoy your morning coffee with dazzling sunrises from the wrap around deck or lakefront 8’ x 24’ dock with unobstructed views. Year-round activities, with skating on your own private rink, snowshoeing amongst the deer, or enjoy family time making maple syrup in your very own Sugar Shack with wood stove.
200A with 30A emergency generator transfer panel. 30A pony panel in bunkie/garage. Roof 2009, propane furnace 2014.
Location, location, location, this home is perfectly located on 6.2 acres in the middle of both Portland and Westport on Hudson Bay. A short drive by car or boat to either spend the day shopping in Westport or enjoy a cold beverage at the Westport Brewery or Schuermann’s Winery. On the Big Rideau side, you can grab a meal waterside at either the Galley Restaurant in Portland, or CC’s at Rideau Ferry.
Property Features
Ensuite Bath, Finished Lower Level, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Hot Tub, Lakeview, No Rear Neighbours, One Car Garage, Renovated, Waterfront
