Spacious, sun-filled, luxurious & elegant. Soon to be featured on A&E Lakefront Luxury, this WATERFRONT residence sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a PRESTIGIOUS enclave & backs onto the Green Valley Inlet of the Rideau Canal. At 4,626+ sf, this exquisite home is well-suited for entertainment on many scales with GENEROUS-SIZED open-concept living areas on multiple levels. A show-stopping L&K custom cabinetry kitchen is truly a chef's delight with 6-burner Wolf stove, Sub-Zero fridge, double-drawer dishwasher, 10-ft ISLAND, showcase WINE CELLAR & a hidden pantry - another kitchen unto itself with 2nd fridge & dishwasher, perfect for prep or keeping the mess away during a gathering. Retreat to the large primary suite that boasts a double shower, free-standing tub, double sink vanity, heated flooring, large walk-in closet & sunny balcony - perfect for morning coffee. 4 bdrs, 5 baths, 3 fireplaces, an over-sized 2-car garage, multiple balconies & a fully finished walk-out lower level to the back & side decks that provide direct views of the water. Separate furnaces & a/c units for each level provide maximum comfort. The magnificent wall of windows in the SOUTH-FACING family room, office & 2-storey GREAT ROOM overlook the water & let the sun pour in all day long. Additional highlights include a HOME THEATRE, ART GALLERY, LIBRARY, 2nd floor laundry/craft space with skylights, patio with natural gas hook-up, SMART LIGHTING, SONOS & alarm system. Meticulously maintained & renovated with QUALITY craftsmanship & high-end DESIGN FORWARD finishes. With an exceptional layout & inviting spaces, this home offers elevated urban living on the water. A private dock allows you to paddle up to your backyard and through the Rideau Canal waterways. Superb location across from the (dog) walking & bike trails through the Experimental Farm & Arboretum that lead to Dow's Lake. Convenient shopping along Baseline or Merivale. Minutes to Carleton University, Civic Hospital & downtown Ottawa. (id:64373)