CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the 10 most expensive homes for sale in Ottawa this summer.
The 60-acre waterfront estate along the Ottawa River in Ottawa’s west end is on the market for $15 million.
A look inside a home located on a 60-acre property on Sixth Line Road in Ottawa. (Christie’s International Real Estate/website)
“Reminiscent of an old-world European estate property, this superb home is on a scale unlike any to have to the market in Ottawa,” says the listing on Christie’s International Real Estate.
“The property boasts 1,000 feet (+/-) of frontage along The Ottawa River, bordered by a seawall. The property has been developed for lifestyle living and enjoys equestrian facilities, a lighted tennis court, a floating boat dock, two swimming pools – one indoor and one outdoor – as well as superlative views, both from the grounds and the house.”
In addition to the main house, there is a three-bedroom guesthouse, a guest cottage with a loft, a beach house, a barn and two workshops.
“This superb property is completely unparalleled in its scope, views, manicured acreage and proximity to the shops and restaurants of Kanata. It is simply one of a kind: a rare masterpiece offering a superb lifestyle.”
A look at the indoor pool at a home on Sixth Line Road in Ottawa. The $15 million estate is on 60-acres along the waterfront. (Christie’s International Real Estate/website)
“This is one of Ottawa’s most significant waterfront properties,” says the listing on Christie’s International Real Estate.
The five-bedroom, five full-bathroom home with 117 feet of waterfront along the Ottawa River on Grandview Road in Ottawa’s west end is for sale at $7 million.
A home along the Ottawa River for sale at $7 million. (Christie’s International Real Estate/website)
“Its location is rare in that it is minutes from both Kanata and Downtown Ottawa, yet enjoys a serene waterfront setting,” the listing says.
“Both the exterior and interior of this custom-built home, designed by architect Chuck Wheeler, have been meticulously manicured to curate a sophisticated and inviting living experience.”
The home includes a saltwater pool set into a sophisticated stone terrace, a covered hot tub and the basement includes a recreation room and exercise room.
A look inside the five-bedroom, five full bath home for sale on Grandview Road in Ottawa. (Christie’s International Real Estate/website)
This three bedroom, three-bathroom home overlooking Dow’s Lake in central Ottawa is on the market for $5.950 million.
The capital’s most expensive house for sale is the landmark home fronting Dow’s Lake at 55 Old Sunset Boulevard. Ottawa, ON. Dec 19, 2020. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News)
“While the Rideau Canal is a triumph where heritage, leisure, and iconic status are concerned, nearby communities like the Glebe and Little Italy get accolades as being the best neighbourhoods for a village vibe, chic restaurants and shopping. Bauhaus architectural design embraces epic sunsets over Dow’s Lake,” says the listing on Realtor.ca
The home includes “honed concrete floors that are heated throughout,” a wood-burning fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, two wood-burning ovens and a third level terrace.
“Heated driveway and walkway, private outdoor space and terraces overlooking Dow’s Lake.”
A look at the view from a house for sale on Old Sunset Boulevard overlooking Dow’s Lake. (Realtor.ca/website)
This family home in Ottawa’s Rockcliffe neighbourhood features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two partial baths.
This six-bedroom, four bathroom home in Rockcliffe Park is on the market for $5 million. It includes a private saltwater pool. (Christie’s International Real Estate/website)
“Situated on a rare corner lot on a non-through street, the property’s unique topography ensures it sits high on the street, allowing for a walkout lower level that accesses a private, gated garden, motorcourt and fenced-in pool area,” says the listing on Christie’s International Real Estate.
“This home benefits from privacy from neighbours and offers majestic mature treed vistas that are enjoyed throughout the property.”
The lot is 16,228 sq. ft., with a saltwater pool and “bright living spaces that emphasize indoor/outdoor living.”
The home has a large mudroom with heated floors, an “amazing laundry room”, several fireplaces and a media room/home theatre.
A look inside the kitchen of a home for sale on Acacia Avenue in Rockcliffe Park. (Christie’s International Real Estate/website)
This five-bedroom, six-bathroom home is on the market in the Old Village of Rockcliffe for $4.699 million.
A five-bedroom, six bathroom home on Thorold Road is listed at $4.699 million. The home includes a wine cellar, rec room and access to a huge balcony from the primary suite. (Realtor.ca/website)
“The property boasts fabulous curb appeal, a frontage of 119.4 ft. & a depth of 144.8 ft. It is surrounded by treed backyards & situated on a low-density block, allowing for private living,” says the listing on Realtor.ca.
The home includes a wine cellar, a rec room and a granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
“This incredible home is great for multi-generational living & is in a stellar Rockcliffe Park location. Live among the trees!”
A look inside a home for sale on Thorold Road in Rockcliffe. The home includes a wine cellar, rec. room and lots of storage. (Realtor.ca/website)
This four bedroom, six-bathroom home in Ottawa’s Glebe neighbourhood is for sale at $4.3 million.
This five-bedroom, five full bathroom home on the Glebe is for sale for $4.3 million. (Realtor.ca/website)
“Situated on a gorgeous 5,149 sq. ft. lot with southern exposure, this sensational 2009-built home was designed to be sympathetic with the Glebe aesthetic while also offering on trend design & light-filled, spacious rooms with high ceilings,” says the listing on Realtor.ca.
“The kitchen opens to the dining room & phenomenal great room w/ gas fireplace. Both the great room & screened-in porch access the back deck. The 2nd floor has 4 spacious bedrooms.”
The home includes a bedroom in the basement with another kitchen.
This home for sale on Second Avenue includes a kitchen opening to the dining room and a great room with a fireplace. (Realtor.ca/website)
This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home on a 25-acre property in Dunrobin is for sale at $4 million.
This home for sale on Torwood Drive in Dunrobin is located on a 25-acre property. (Christie’s International Real Estate/website)
“This well-admired property is set amongst beautiful mature trees and has tremendous curb appeal. The all stone exterior is gorgeous and the home enjoys private treed views throughout,” says the listing on Christie’s International Real Estate.
“The elegant living and dining rooms offer large picture windows overlooking the beautiful treed exterior. The living room has a beautiful gas fireplace. The spacious dining room is very special.”
The home includes a large unfinished basement and a triple garage.
A look inside one of the rooms of a home for sale on Torwood Drive in Dunrobin. The home is for sale at $ million. (Christie’s International Real Estate/website)
This five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Ottawa’s Rockcliffe Park is on the market for $3.998 million.
This five-bedroom, six bathroom home on Coltrin Road is on the market for $3.998 million. (Realtor.ca/website)
“Discover a turn-of-the-century home steeped in this historic & prestigious community,” says the listing on Realtor.ca.
“Stunning interiors that feature marble, hardwood, & classic design are a nod to a grand home, while chic updates make it 21st-century ready.”
The home includes a five-star kitchen, private backyard with tiered terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows and patio doors.
A look inside a home for sale on Coltrin Road, which includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms, a five-star kitchen and a private backyard with a tiered terrace. (Realtor.ca/website)
This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Manotick’s Rideau Forest neighbourhood is listed for $3.988 million.
This four-bedroom home on Queenscourt Crescent in Rideau Forest includes an in-ground pool with a fountain. (Realtor.ca/website)
“Upon arriving, you’re greeted with tremendous curb appeal, mature trees & well-maintained front gardens,” says the listing on Realtor.ca.
“A 2-storey front door with rod iron detail makes for a great first impression while entering the home.”
The home includes a grand living room with two stories of windows, wood-burning fireplace, chef’s kitchen and an expansive primary bedroom with a balcony overlooking the backyard.
The basement comes with a bar, cigar lounge, wine cellar, a large rec. area and a gym. There is also an in-ground pool in the backyard.
A look inside this four-bedroom, five-bathroom home for sale in Ottawa’s Rideau Forest neighbourhood. (Realtor.ca/website)
This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Ottawa’s Rothwell Heights neighbourhood is for sale at $3.748 million.
This home on Rebecca Crescent is on the market for $3.748 million. (Realtor.ca/website)
“This stunning estate home is a showcase with over 3,000 sq. ft. and is designed for today’s active family in mind,” says the listing on Realtor.ca.
“The main level consists of a contemporary floor plan with the centerpiece being the custom floating stair case. Floor to Ceiling privacy tinted windows, 30 Foot Vaulted Ceilings and a bespoke kitchen which offers the highest of quality materials.”
The home includes a glass-enclosed observatory and glass-encased mezzanine on the upper level.
The home for sale on Rebecca Crescent includes four-bedrooms, five-bathrooms and a glass-enclosed observatory. (Realtor.ca/website)
OTTAWA – The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in August fell compared with a year ago as the market remained largely stuck in a holding pattern despite borrowing costs beginning to come down.
The association says the number of homes sold in August fell 2.1 per cent compared with the same month last year.
On a seasonally adjusted month-over-month basis, national home sales edged up 1.3 per cent from July.
CREA senior economist Shaun Cathcart says that with forecasts of lower interest rates throughout the rest of this year and into 2025, “it makes sense that prospective buyers might continue to hold off for improved affordability, especially since prices are still well behaved in most of the country.”
The national average sale price for August amounted to $649,100, a 0.1 per cent increase compared with a year earlier.
The number of newly listed properties was up 1.1 per cent month-over-month.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 16, 2024.
MONTREAL – Two Quebec real estate brokers are facing fines and years-long suspensions for submitting bogus offers on homes to drive up prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christine Girouard has been suspended for 14 years and her business partner, Jonathan Dauphinais-Fortin, has been suspended for nine years after Quebec’s authority of real estate brokerage found they used fake bids to get buyers to raise their offers.
Girouard is a well-known broker who previously starred on a Quebec reality show that follows top real estate agents in the province.
She is facing a fine of $50,000, while Dauphinais-Fortin has been fined $10,000.
The two brokers were suspended in May 2023 after La Presse published an article about their practices.
One buyer ended up paying $40,000 more than his initial offer in 2022 after Girouard and Dauphinais-Fortin concocted a second bid on the house he wanted to buy.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 11, 2024.
MONTREAL – The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 9.3 per cent in August compared with the same month last year, with levels slightly higher than the historical average for this time of year.
The association says home sales in the region totalled 2,991 for the month, up from 2,737 in August 2023.
The median price for all housing types was up year-over-year, led by a six per cent increase for the price of a plex at $763,000 last month.
The median price for a single-family home rose 5.2 per cent to $590,000 and the median price for a condominium rose 4.4 per cent to $407,100.
QPAREB market analysis director Charles Brant says the strength of the Montreal resale market contrasts with declines in many other Canadian cities struggling with higher levels of household debt, lower savings and diminishing purchasing power.
Active listings for August jumped 18 per cent compared with a year earlier to 17,200, while new listings rose 1.7 per cent to 4,840.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 6, 2024.
