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Ottawa East

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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ISSUE 03 • 2015

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OttawaGorgeous family home in amazing location nearby amenities! 5 beds, large foyer, hardwood floors and

huge gourmet kitchen with loads of cabinetry!

$379,900

OrleansEnd unit townhouse located on quiet residential cul-

de-sac with no rear neighbours! 3 bed, 3 bath - features hardwood and ceramic on main floor! A must see!

$307,900

Orleans3+1 bed - featuring plenty of upgrades. Sun-filled living

room and dining area leads to deck, modern kitchen with plenty of cabinetry and 2pc bath. A must see!

$327,500

Falling Brook3 bed, 2 bath - close to amenities. Lrg rec rm & storage in bsmnt. Private backyard with deck, gazebo and shed. Fenced with no rear neighbours. Don’t miss this gem!

$284,900

Embrun2+1 bed on large 120’ x 140’ private lot! Gourmet

kitchen with plenty of cabinetry & counterspace, for-mal dining room! Pool and hot tub are sure to impress!

$339,900

Embrun3+1 bedroom home on quiet residential street is a must

see! Sun-filled living and family rooms, hardwood, ensuite with soaker tub in master and so much more!

$369,900

GreelySitting on 2 acres on a dead end st - offers hardwood,

kitchen with plenty of cabinets, centre island and gran-ite counters. Also, a heated, salt water, inground pool!

$549,900

EmbrunFantastic opportunity to open your own business in a high traffic part of town! The possibilities are endless!

$339,900

EmbrunImmaculate 4 bedroom - features many rooms! Main

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

$489,900

EmbrunBreathtaking custom with top-of-the-line hardwood, ceramics, light fixtures and automation system! 4 beds

with luxurious, 5pc master ensuite. Must be seen!

$729,900

MarionvilleStunning executive on large lot with no rear neigh-bours. Approx 1,776 sq ft of luxury! Bright open

concept living area with chef ’s dream kitchen! Enjoy!

$489,900

Embrun3+1 bed in great neighbourhood, nearby shopping,

parks & schools! Multiple decks with awnings, tiki bar and pool. Patio with outdoor fireplace! Don’t miss it!

$324,900

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Executive. 3+1 bedroom home on huge 2-acre lot. Newer kitchen. Finished base-ment! $549,900

HUNTLEY ESTATES CARP!

Z6 Urban lofts. 2 apartments available: 2 bedrooms + 2 baths and 1 bedroom + den + 2 baths. Hardwood and tile, 6 appliances, 9’ ceilings. Starting at $319,900

WEST CENTRE TOWN!

WOW single home for under 75k! Needs to be sold asap. 2 bedrooms. Large lot and a detached garage. Must be seen!

STE ANNE THE PRESCOTT!

Spectacular North West views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Custom kitchen. Hardwood. Huge apartment feels like a bungalow. Low condo fee. $529,000

PETRIE ISLAND!

Approx. 18.42 acres. Commercial hwy land. Endless possibilities. Near Kittawa camping. Minutes to Calypso water park. $2,800,000

PETRIE ISLAND!

3+1 bedrm bungalow. Large eat-in kit. Liv rm w/south facing picture window. Updated main bath w/ceramic flr. Huge family rm w/laminate flr & wood stove. Private back yard. $219,900

ROCKLAND!

HI-RANCH. 3 + 1 BR. Gorgeous kit. Living rm w/cozy wood F.P. Sep din rm. HWD & tile. Family rm w/wood stove, kit, 4th BR, 2-pc bath & laun-dry on lower. Fenced yard. Only $369,900

CHATELAINE VILLAGE!

Bungalow + in-law suite. 3 beds. 2 baths. Hadwood and tile. Eat-in kitchen. Family room with fireplace. Master ensuite with walk-in tub. Deck. $397,000

FALLINGBROOK!

Hillside Terrace. Spacious 1,322 sq ft upper unit in great location. Large balcony w/lovely views. 2 good sized bedrms + den w/French balcony, 3 baths. $249,900

QUEENSWOOD HEIGHTS!

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Exquisite 4 bedroom home designed for relaxed living and formal entertaining. Grand foyer with marble flooring,

showcases a Scarlett O’Hara hardwood staircase. French doors escort you to the living room adjacent to the

formal dining area. The gourmet kitchen boasts rich custom cabinetry, granite countertops, centre island and

breakfast bar. Extensive landscaping, detailed stone walk-way, 3 car garage and a backyard Oasis with a salt water

pool, pool shed, hot tub, stone patio and Trex deck. Situated along a tree lined ravine, this home is located on a

quiet family oriented cul-de-sac in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Ottawa’s east end.

See the Toscano Walker Team’s ad on PAGE 10 & 11 for details on this and other great properties.

$1,195,0001 6 0 2 F O R E S T R I D G E P L A C E , O T TAWA

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FALLINGBROOK$359,9003-bedroom, 3-bathroom single, interlock front walkway, combined living/dining, eat-in kitchen, main level family room, gas fireplace, master ensuite, fenced yard and partly finished basement.

AVALON$469,900Richcraft-built 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, formal living/dining, large eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, gas fireplace.

CHAPEL HILL$389,9001-bedroom+den, 3-bathroom Minto bungalow backing onto wooded area. Hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, open concept living/dining, master ensuite, finished basement with walk-out.

FALLINGBROOK$379,900Open concept 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Family friendly floor plan, 9’ ceilings, hardwood flooring, main level family room, gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen & professionally finished basement.

In your mailbox and online!

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MANOR PARK • $387,000 - $399,900Two 2 bedroom corner unit condos available offering resort style living, great views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Beautiful grounds. Excellent

amenities. Move in and Enjoy!

BEACONWOOD • $230,000Beautiful, spacious and bright 2 bedroom lower end unit close to shops,

parks and schools. Central air. Hardwood, parking. Cheater ensuite and more!

NAVAN • $517,000Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom custom home on a stunning half acre lot. Main floor family room and den. Ensuite, oversized double garage,

quiet court.

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QUEENSWOOD HEIGHTS • $387,000Spacious 4 bedroom family home on large private lot. Main floor family

room with wood fireplace. Some hardwood floors. Ensuite. Finished basement. Central air. Double garage.

EAST PORT COVE • $647,000Gorgeous and elegant! 2,700 square feet 4+1 bedrooms, just steps to Ottawa River. Open-concept main floor. Renovated eat-in kitchen.

Luxurious ensuite and more.

$642,000

414 FAIRLAKES WAYORLEANS

Beautiful 4+1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of gracious living. Main level has a

gourmet eat-in kitchen (granite counters) with stainless appliances adjoining

family room, den with built-in shelving, hardwood flooring and neutral colours. This home offers 2 stone gas fireplaces,

2 ensuites, Benjamin Moore blinds, cedar closet, double garage and no back

neighbours. This is a WOW!

Located in the sought after area of Beacon Hill North on a quiet street you will find this well maintained 3-bedroom bungalow with a craft room on the lower level. Gleaming hardwood floors, built-in

bookcase in the living room, plenty of cabinetry in the kitchen, main floor laundry area, and much more. Great

home for entertaining and raising a family.

Unique Opportunity to reside in a HISTORIC Log Home surrounded by mature trees with walking and riding

trails on approx 10 acres in Cumberland. This home (built in approx 1840) can be reached via a winding paved driveway

and features beautiful logs, gabled roof, exposed beams and wide cherry wood

floors. This beautiful home could be used as a hobby farm or a bed and breakfast.

Affordable, freshly painted townhome with NEW counters, flooring and sink in kitchen. Laminated flooring on the upper level, and in the living and dining room.

NEW light fixtures and NEW door handles throughout. Master bedroom with cheater door to main bathroom with NEW counter. Upgraded windows. Private fenced yard

and easy access to Queensway.

1957 MELDRUM AVENUEOTTAWA

2416 WILHAVEN DRIVECUMBERLAND

6138 BROOKSIDE LANEORLEANS

$449,000 $699,000 $196,700

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BACKING GOLF COURSE! ELMVALE / ALTA VISTA PARK WOOD HILLS / CARLTON HEIGHTS

Backing onto golf course. 2-bed-room, 3-bathroom home. Double-car garage plus work shop. Four-season room. $329,900

28,000 square feet. Zoned AM3. $60,000 holding income while your plans are approved. Many uses in-clude multi-unit, mix condos, plaza, too many to list! $1,299,000

A must see! 2 bathrooms, 3 bed-rooms, finished basement, all new windows. $319,900

Split level. 3 plus 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Family room with huge windows. Lower level den/4th bed-room and full bathroom. Perfect in-law suite potential. $419,900

This 3-bedroom home has hard-wood and tile flooring. TONS of po-tential! Oversized double garage. Nestled on just under 2 acres, with lovely treed front lot and open view of back fields. $179,000

55 acres. Zoned (AG). Excellent op-portunity, prime location for future development. Less than ½ km to Navan and less than 3 km from Or-leans. Owner open to many options. $1,381,500

2-storey 3-bedroom home. 1 ½ bath, main floor laundry. Built 2004, recently renovated. Large kitchen. Open concept layout. Finished base-ment with 4th bedroom. Large, com-pletely fenced backyard. Cozy front veranda. $224,900

3+1 bedroom. The home features a large eat-in kitchen a formal dining room and a huge family room on the lower level. Wood stove. Oversized lot & garage. $5,000 decorating bonus. $219,900

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Curb appeal is essential when selling a house. A well maintained lawn, for example, proves you care about all the details of your property and provides onlookers confidence that the house is well preserved. m

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Curb appeal is essential when selling a house. A well maintained lawn, for example, proves you care about all the details of your property and provides onlookers confidence that the house is well preserved. m

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Sordi supplies some additional tips from the pros:GREAT YARDS BEGIN IN THE SPRING, NOT THE SUMMER.Start the spring-cleaning when the snow has melted and the soil has dried up a bit. Remove layers of leaves that can lead to the grass moulding or decaying by using a leaf blower or a rake. However, don't rake the lawn until it has started to grow.

WOULD YOU BUY IT?Walk around your entire home's exterior with a critical eye. Take notes on what needs repairing, replacing or cleaning.

“A big percentage of home

buyers decide whether or

not to look inside a house

based on what it looks like

from the outside,” says Michelle Sordi at Husqvarna,

a world leader in outdoor power products.

“Proper maintenance and

investing in the right tools

will make sure your house

and lawn looks great at first

glance and demonstrates to

potential buyers how much

you care for your home.”

TRIM THE HEDGES.The way to get a good-looking hedge always starts with the right tool. With an ergonomically balanced and lightweight hedge trimmer, creating clean cuts and a smooth line will be easy.

GET OUT OF THE WEEDS.Get rid of any weeds as early as possible. Also be sure to cut away withered leaves and grass from cultivated parts of the garden bed.

SHAPE AND EDGE YOUR LAWN.If you want your lawn to look really great, don't forget to trim the edges.

BRIGHT IDEA.Landscape lighting makes a huge impact on your home's curb appeal while also providing safety and security. It isn't unusual for potential buyers to drive by homes in the evening and lighting can provide an attractive view of your house at night.

More lawn tips and information about tool options for proper

maintenance can be found online at www.husqvarna.ca. THN

www.newscanada.com

ADD COLOUR.Replace overgrown bushes with leafy plants and colourful annuals. Surround bushes and trees with dark or reddish-brown bark mulch; this will give a rich feel to the yard. Potted plants are another way to add a splash of colour and can be taken with you when you move.

MOW THE LAWN.Remember not to cut the grass too short. With a grass level of 5 to 9 cm you will have a fine, sustainable lawn.

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Sordi supplies some additional tips from the pros:GREAT YARDS BEGIN IN THE SPRING, NOT THE SUMMER.Start the spring-cleaning when the snow has melted and the soil has dried up a bit. Remove layers of leaves that can lead to the grass moulding or decaying by using a leaf blower or a rake. However, don't rake the lawn until it has started to grow.

WOULD YOU BUY IT?Walk around your entire home's exterior with a critical eye. Take notes on what needs repairing, replacing or cleaning.

“A big percentage of home

buyers decide whether or

not to look inside a house

based on what it looks like

from the outside,” says Michelle Sordi at Husqvarna,

a world leader in outdoor power products.

“Proper maintenance and

investing in the right tools

will make sure your house

and lawn looks great at first

glance and demonstrates to

potential buyers how much

you care for your home.”

TRIM THE HEDGES.The way to get a good-looking hedge always starts with the right tool. With an ergonomically balanced and lightweight hedge trimmer, creating clean cuts and a smooth line will be easy.

GET OUT OF THE WEEDS.Get rid of any weeds as early as possible. Also be sure to cut away withered leaves and grass from cultivated parts of the garden bed.

SHAPE AND EDGE YOUR LAWN.If you want your lawn to look really great, don't forget to trim the edges.

BRIGHT IDEA.Landscape lighting makes a huge impact on your home's curb appeal while also providing safety and security. It isn't unusual for potential buyers to drive by homes in the evening and lighting can provide an attractive view of your house at night.

More lawn tips and information about tool options for proper

maintenance can be found online at www.husqvarna.ca. THN

www.newscanada.com

ADD COLOUR.Replace overgrown bushes with leafy plants and colourful annuals. Surround bushes and trees with dark or reddish-brown bark mulch; this will give a rich feel to the yard. Potted plants are another way to add a splash of colour and can be taken with you when you move.

MOW THE LAWN.Remember not to cut the grass too short. With a grass level of 5 to 9 cm you will have a fine, sustainable lawn.

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TOP 10SUGAR BUSHES

in Ottawa

•Welcome in Maple Syrup Season •

Proulx Maple & Berry Farm1865 O’Toole Road, Ottawa, ON. K4C 1N2

proulxberryfarm.com

Maple Sugar Festival at Vanier Museopark

300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON. K1L 7L5

museoparc.ca/en/sugar-shack/sugar-festival

The Log Farm670 Cedarview Road, Nepean, ON. K2R 1E5

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Sucrerie de la Montagne300 Saint-Georges Street, Rigaud, QC. J0P 1P0

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Sand Road Sugar Camp17190 Sand Road, Moose Creek, ON. K0C 1W0

sandroadsugarcamp.com

Fulton’s399 Sugar Bush Road, Pakenham, ON. K0A 2X0

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Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane farm

2452 Yorks Corners Road, Edwards, ON. K0A 1V0

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Temple’s Sugar Camp Restaurant

1700 Ferguson’s Falls Road (County Road #15),

Lanark, ON. K0G 1K0

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Sand Road Maple Farm17190 Sand Road, Moose Creek, ON. K0C 1W0

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Wheelers Pancake House and Sugar Camp

1001 Highland Line, Lanark Highlands, ON. K0G 1M0

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There’s always something happening in the nation’s capital! From festivals and conventions

to plays and concerts, here is what you can look

forward to in April and May.Ottawa Wine & Food Festivalottawawineandfoodfestival.comEY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive April 17 – 18

Concert: One Republic (with special guest, Lights)

canadiantirecentre.comCanadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium DriveApril 21

Theatre: Richard IIInac-cna.caNAC Theatre, 53 Elgin StreetApril 21 – April 25

International Writers Festival, Spring Edition

writersfestival.orgKnox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar StreetApril 22 – April 28

Grassroots Festivalottawagrassrootsfestival.comMontgomery Legion, 330 Kent StreetApril 23 – April 26

Ottawa Poutine Festottawapoutinefest.caDowntown Ottawa at Marion Dewar Plaza (near City Hall)

May 1 – May 3

International Children’s Festivalottawachildrensfestival.ca294 Albert Street, Suite 602May 4 – May 13

Tulip Festivaltulipfestival.caLocated around Ottawa and GatineauMay 8 – May 18

Ottawa Comic Conottawacomiccon.comEY Centre, 4899 Uplands DriveMay 8 - May 10

Theatre: Petites Bûchesnac-cna.caNAC Theatre, 53 Elgin Street

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