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420 Wood Avenue, Rockcliffe Park

~~$2,050,000~~ Sold

Families in Rockcliffe Park reap the benefits of this historic neighbourhood. Sprawling lots are surrounded by nature's changing seasons, custom and historic architecture is found at every turn, bike paths, McKay Lake, and the city's best schools are nearby (within walking distance) - where else can you cherish such proximity to downtown while enjoying a rare sense of community? »cont'd

Age old trees and lush landscaping yield a discreet welcome for all. A hipped roofline and portico entrance are a nod to mid-century roots. Updates by award-winning renovators have kept select interiors ready for everything and timeless to boot.

A wide entryway is sizably scaled and perfect for big group entrances - guests will love the commanding centre hall layout of this refined home This house has been extensively renovated and impeccably maintained; sweeping spaces offer large footprints rarely seen in today's housing market. Make use of such a fantastic foundation and let your dreams go wild. Pets and post-school comings and goings are handled in the ceramic-tiled mudroom. With ample closets accessible - extra curricular gear is easily stowed, while access to a breeze through breezeway to the garage means pets get their own special entrance without disturbing the household. Thanks to French pocket doors to the kitchen, smart separation is also chic.

Oak floors and beautifully crafted moulding inject the right touch of elegance to family-centric and entertaining-ready spaces. A bay window guarantees reflective and productive time in a dedicated home office. A well-turned-out powder room serves this level with aplomb.

Take the wide centre hall to the living room with its wood burning fireplace and bay window overlooking a verdant back garden. It's sprawling yet intimate - perhaps it's the great wood burning fireplace that commands the room, or a sweeping bay window that lets in oodles of natural light? Either way, the exquisite details are enviable features to keep in the mix.

Nearby, the heart of home unfolds: another bay window brightens the kitchen with natural sunlight. The result is a stage perfectly set for entertaining of epic scale. Conversations flow pre and post-dinner, granite-topped beveled counters contrast cream shaker cabinetry - plenty of which to store all manner of kitchen gadgets to elegant glassware. A wide peninsula handles dynamic mornings or lazy cocktail hours. A gas stove and pass-through to the dining room make serving a breeze.

Find the dining room on the same elevated level as a sunlit-family room; surrounded by tall sash windows and punctuated by a door to the back garden. A gateway to what feels like a secret garden, let your guests stroll out into a sprawling garden that features every ingredient for the perfect summer recipe. Deck, gazebo, winding paths, and tiered landscaping. There's greenspace for children to play, and a hot tub for relaxation all year round. What a way to revel in the city's glorious seasons. Adjacent, the dining room is poised for large gatherings - sash windows offer a serene view of seasonal plants. Never worry about not enough space for everyone - this is a great house for avid hosts.

A wide staircase to the second level culminates in a bright open den/office or other family space with a sense of volume. Four bedrooms offer generous proportions and picture-perfect sash windows. In the primary, plush carpet underfoot yields a soft place to land - literally - at the end of every day. Your urban refuge awaits - it's hard to believe how easily the stresses of the day melt away after such a short commute.

Heated ceramic in the beautifully renovated ensuite is a must-have for winter months. Natural stone in the oversized shower adds stylish contrast to a pedestal sink. A tub stands ready for indulgent weekends. Every fashionista's dream is handled in the nearby walk-in closet. A large main bath serves the remaining three bedrooms on this floor.

The floorplan ends in the lower level, where a finished rec room heralds play time, exercise, hobbies, or movie-night. Additional storage handles all of Ottawa's four seasons and any garden paraphernalia. The best part though? A cold room with the neighbourhood namesake: exposed rock foundation sits adjacent a workbench and ample shelving - storage never looked so unique! A full bath and laundry on this level is smart and spacious.

Where else is there such an aptly placed family home where the foundation is laid for customization within a legacy neighbourhood so close to Parliament and the city centre? Flexible, livable spaces, flawless finishes - all within walking distance to daily conveniences like specialty shops, restaurants, and grocery on Beechwood Avenue. McKay Lake and the Ottawa River accompanied by bike paths serve up adventure every weekend. You're surrounded by idyllic scenarios - grow your family here and make an appointment today.