I have listed a new property at 352 Highway 15 in Rideau Lakes. See details here

Property taxes under $2,100 a year. Heat and hydro under $300 a month. A self-contained one-bedroom suite with its own entrance that can put rent against your mortgage from day one. On carrying costs alone, almost nothing at this price keeps up. Set on just under an acre at the edge of Smiths Falls, in Rideau Lakes Township where the tax bill stays small, this is two fully separate living spaces under one roof. The suite has its own entrance, full kitchen, living room, bright bedroom, and 4-piece bath. Rent it, move your parents in, or give adult kids their own front door. The floor plan can also convert back to a single 3 plus bedroom home without a gut renovation. The main residence offers two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a vaulted kitchen and dining area where skylights (2022) and a south-facing picture window keep the whole level bright in every season. An oversized island and generous cabinetry handle the real cooking. The big-ticket work is done: shingles 2024, electric furnace 2023, A/C 2021, crawl-space spray foam 2021, siding and windows 2020. Water softener with reverse osmosis at both kitchen sinks, a 200 amp panel with separate generator panel, attached double garage, basement workshop, and a 23 by 13 outbuilding out back waiting to be restored. This isn't the house for buyers who need conventional. It's the house for buyers who can do math. Book a showing and bring a calculator.

I have listed a new property at 3 Tower Road in Rideau Lakes. See details here

Enjoy peaceful country living on a quiet street in this warm and inviting family home set on a beautiful treed lot offering privacy and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy year-round. The spacious eat-in kitchen is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, featuring rich wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, a stylish glass tile backsplash, and durable tile flooring. The bright and welcoming living room showcases gleaming hardwood floors, a vaulted ceiling, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace that creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings with family and friends. Just a few steps up, the bedroom level offers hardwood flooring throughout. The primary bedroom includes access to a private deck - an ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking the peaceful property. Two additional well-sized bedrooms and a beautifully maintained 4-piece bathroom complete this level, providing comfortable space for a growing family or guests. The fully finished lower level adds excellent additional living space and features a large bedroom, a comfortable family room with a wood stove, plus a convenient 2-piece bathroom and laundry area. This versatile level is ideal for teenagers, guests, a home office, or extended family living. Step outside and take in the private outdoor setting complete with mature trees, expansive yard space, a children's play structure, gazebo, and detached 2-car garage. Set well back from the main road, the property offers exceptional front and backyard space ideal for gardening, entertaining, family activities, or simply unwinding in a peaceful country setting. There is plenty of room to enjoy outdoor living in every season. Conveniently located with an easy 10-15 minute commute to Perth and Smiths Falls, and just minutes to the Big Rideau for boating, fishing, and recreation. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the charm of country living while remaining close to nearby amenities. 24 hours irrevocable on all offers.

I have listed a new property at 28 COLBORNE Street in Rideau Lakes. See details here

In popular tourist destination of Portland Village on the shores of Big Rideau Lake, large grocery store with 10,500 sq ft and exposure on three roads. The store has high visibility and signage on busy Hwy 15 that is major traffic route. Of the store's 10,500 sq ft, approx 4,500 sq ft is the grocery section. Plus, you also have deli, bakery, offices, loading dock and basement storage areas. Fully equipped with all that you need to operate a one-stop shop including expansive prep areas and lotto sales. Equipment included. Opportunity to improve profits with modernizing and increasing sales of local crafts, specialties and gourmet items. Electrical panels 1000 amps. Plenty of street parking available. Zoning is Local Commercial which permits many uses. The store is located on half an acre, room to grow your own produce. A gem with immense business potential, especially since nearest grocery store competitor is 15 min drive away. And, busy area with visitors coming to town to enjoy Big Rideau Lake attractions such as swimming beaches, boat launches, houseboat rentals.

I have listed a new property at 638-640 Bellows Bay Pt Road in Rideau Lakes. See details here

On Big Rideau Lake in a quiet bay is lovely upgraded cottage with 1.3 private acres and 210 ft lakefront. Facing south, in the morning you have glorious sunrises over the lake. During the day, you can watch the sun move across the sky. Evenings bring the amazing sunsets. The cottage is most inviting with its robin-egg blue trim and honey-hued wood siding. Inside is as welcoming as outside with quality finished pine floors and vaulted ceiling of matching warm pine. Fresh white walls create bright airy sense of space while enhancing the wood decor. The open living, dining and kitchen all have full views of the lake through big windows. The kitchen is a delight with its decorative accent and u-shaped design. Kitchen offers prep areas, two-door 2023 Samsung refrigerator and 5-burner Jenn Air stove. Contemporary patio doors open to the expansive wrap-about wide deck. Three restful bedrooms with warm pine accents and soothing décor. Three-piece bathroom has a shower. New windows and doors installed approx two years ago. Durable metal roof installed 2012. Tucked into one corner of the deck is newly built 2024 change cabin with attractive cedar-shake siding and sturdy metal roof. The cabin is perfect for kids to change out of wet swim suits, before entering the cottage. For visiting guests, extra space provided in the endearing bunkie that blends beautifully into the surroundings. Under the deck is enclosed storage and workshop area. Two firepits for evening stargazing and s'mores. Birds love being here too, including osprey, herons, geese and ducks. The lake is full of large & small mouth bass, pike, walleye and lake trout. Bass spawning beds are near the bay's shoreline. The cottage's 1.3 woodland acres consists of two separate lots, each with their own legal description. Surveys available for the cottage lot and vacant lot. Starlink available. Access to the cottage is by boat only; approx 1 km across the bay is the Portland marina with boat slip and also boat storage.

I have listed a new property at 3 Tower Road in Rideau Lakes. See details here

Enjoy peaceful country living on a quiet street in this warm and inviting family home set on a beautiful treed lot offering privacy and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy year-round. The spacious eat-in kitchen is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, featuring rich wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, a stylish glass tile backsplash, and durable tile flooring. The bright and welcoming living room showcases gleaming hardwood floors, a vaulted ceiling, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace that creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings with family and friends. Just a few steps up, the bedroom level offers hardwood flooring throughout. The primary bedroom includes access to a private deck - an ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking the peaceful property. Two additional well-sized bedrooms and a beautifully maintained 4-piece bathroom complete this level, providing comfortable space for a growing family or guests. The fully finished lower level adds excellent additional living space and features a large bedroom, a comfortable family room with a wood stove, plus a convenient 2-piece bathroom and laundry area. This versatile level is ideal for teenagers, guests, a home office, or extended family living. Step outside and take in the private outdoor setting complete with mature trees, expansive yard space, a children's play structure, gazebo, and detached 2-car garage. Set well back from the main road, the property offers exceptional front and backyard space ideal for gardening, entertaining, family activities, or simply unwinding in a peaceful country setting. There is plenty of room to enjoy outdoor living in every season. Conveniently located with an easy 10-15 minute commute to Perth and Smiths Falls, and just minutes to the Big Rideau for boating, fishing, and recreation. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the charm of country living while remaining close to nearby amenities. 24 hours irrevocable on all offers.

I have listed a new property at 4712 Briton Houghton Bay Road in Rideau Lakes. See details here

Tucked into sheltered cove on Big Rideau Lake, enchanting lakehouse offers idyllic setting for your year-round retreat. With coveted western exposure, enjoy spectacular sunsets. The 255 ft of lakefront includes sandy beach, floating dock and two-slip boathouse with lift. Mature shade trees and perennial gardens add to the calm creating a serene lakeside escape. Welcoming foyer with floor-to-ceiling closets. Comfortable living room with efficient wood-burning fireplace and panoramic lake views. Extra-wide opening leads to expansive sitting room with flex space and wall of windows showcasing the lake. Show-stopper screened sunroom that's perfect for relaxed gatherings and informal dining, all the while admiring the lake's natural beauty. The kitchen is well-appointed with contemporary décor, abundant storage and extensive prep space. Ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining, the wall of windows above kitchen counter open to courtyard bistro to keep conversation flowing with friends & family. Butler's pantry off kitchen has added prep space and includes hook-ups for washer & dryer. Home office, Starlink & cell service available. Main floor bedroom and 3-pc bathroom with luxury glass shower of travertine tile and rain head shower. Upstairs primary bedroom has large closet, 2-pc ensuite and phenomenal lake views. Guests or extended family rest easy in charming guest cabin overlooking lake. Well-equipped, the guest cabin has kitchenette, electric fireplace, eating & sleeping areas plus, running water & RV toilet. Woodshed & garden shed for storage & tools. Boathouse 21.8' x 32' with hydro, manual lift, storage area & automatic garage door. Aluminum dock has extended floating dock, 6'- 8' deep at end. Shoreline features sunset deck, firepit & swing. Kids will love playing at the sandy beach with shallow water that gradually gets deeper. Located on township road with garbage pickup, mail delivery & school bus pickup. 25 mins Smiths Falls or Perth; 1 hr Kingston or Ottawa.

I have listed a new property at 399 Grady Road E in Rideau Lakes. See details here

Secluded solitude on 198 acres with approx 2 km of waterfront along small lake, Black Creek. Surrounded by complete privacy, walk-out bungalow offers impressive light-filled spaces full of panoramic lake views. The home has 3,515sf on main floor and 3,100sf finished on lower level; total of 4+2 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. White bright foyer has marble floor and double closet. Off the foyer is welcoming den with half walls defining the room while providing clear sightlines of other living areas. Livingroom lovely 5-sided bay windows with forever views of the great outdoors. Great Room 12' vaulted ceiling showcases familyroom, kitchen and dining area. Kitchen one of style, with modern ceramic floor and light-hued solid oak cabinetry accented by marble knobs. Countertops and breakfast bar-island are a fusion of marble and black quartz. Next to kitchen is dinette with marble tile floor. Patio doors open to covered deck and screened porch for relaxing summer afternoons. Primary suite a winner with its dramatic drop ceiling and large windows; walk-in closet, 5-pc ensuite and garden door to deck. Main floor has three more bedrooms, 5-pc bathroom, powder room and laundry room. Lower level amazing big sunny rooms with laminate floors; one rec room has wet bar, the other has space for pool table. Lower level familyroom with woodstove, games room, den/office, two bedrms & five-pc bathrm. Radiant floor heating flows thru-out lower level. Upstairs, radiant floor heat in kitchen, bathroom, ensuite, mudroom and foyer. The other rooms heated by efficient air handler with propane boiler. Attached double garage insulated, drywalled and has wood storage room. Auto Generac. Besides frontage on the lake, the property also has private pond that attracts an array of wildlife. Only four other residents on Black Creek lake, that is shared with a family of swans. Located on township maintained road with garbage pickup & school bus route. Starlink internet. 15 mins Westport or 25 mins Perth.