1981 PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, OTTAWA, ON K2C3J7

Property Description for 1981 PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE

Wake up and come home to herons at this one-of-a-kind waterfront home by award-winning Canterra designer Cosimo Zacconi. Set on a private riverfront, the home blends striking architecture with natural beauty and serene surroundings, offering a peaceful retreat just minutes from city conveniences. Stucco and masonry façades, oversized European windows, and a streamlined roofline welcome you through a 9-foot Sapele wood door into interiors of stone, porcelain, and white oak, accented by black details, geometric lighting, and sweeping river views that fill each room with natural light and a sense of calm. Extensive custom millwork by Marina Medina Design and Exotic Wood of Ottawa provides clever storage and built-in lighting. At its heart, the chef's kitchen features Thermador appliances, a six-burner gas range with induction plates, dual ovens, a 10-foot Tahiti quartzite island, and oak cabinetry. A 13-foot linear fireplace mirrors the kitchen's porcelain detailing under soaring ceilings, anchoring the open-concept living and dining space, perfect for family gatherings, entertaining friends, or relaxing with loved ones. Five bedrooms and 4.5 baths include two spa-like ensuites with oversized showers and marble finishes. The lower level offers two bedrooms, a recreation room with three-sided fireplace, wet bar, and walkout to the covered terrace. Above the three-car garage, a private loft suite with deck and full bath provides ideal guest or family quarters or potential for a home business. Outdoor living features glass-railed decks, covered lanai, and permanent dock along stabilized, naturalized shoreline. From morning coffee to sunset gatherings, enjoy boating, entertaining, or simply relaxing in nature. This home is more than a residence, it is a lifestyle, designed for comfort, modern living, and timeless elegance. Built with insulated concrete forms, it is exceptionally solid, quiet, and energy-efficient. Truly, a once-in-a-lifetime home you will cherish forever. (id:38686)