I have listed a new property at 68 Penny Lane in Leeds and Grenville. See details here

Peaceful serenity, overlooking Moore's Bay on Upper Rideau Lake. Here, you have private park-like 12 acres with attractive 2002 bungalow and detached garage-workshop that has 100 amp service. Surrounded by zen gardens and green meadow, the three bedroom, two full bath home has delightful covered verandah for sitting on summer days to enjoy the stillness of nature, interrupted by bird song. Welcoming front foyer includes smartly designed entry door to the home's light-filled open floor plan. Spacious comfortable living and dining rooms with oversized windows to bring the outdoors inside. Sparkling white efficiently-designed kitchen offers wrap around cabinetry with plenty of space for meal prep and also lots of storage cupboards. Wonderful three-season sunroom features cascading wrap-about windows and forever views of the green forest and meadow. The primary suite includes relaxing sitting area overlooking woodlands; amazing walk-in closet with window and floor-to-ceiling organization cabinets; plus a 3-pc ensuite. Two more good-sized bedrooms, three-piece bathroom with large shower and storage room with built-in shelving. Basement utility and storage rooms have door to outside. Energy-efficient new 2023 heat pump for heating and cooling. Propane 2015 furnace forced air heating, for backup if needed. Outside, you have charming Bunkie, or possible art studio, with huge window offering bird's eye views of the lake. Fabulous trails for hiking and exploring nature. Waterfront is rocky and steep with no current access to the shoreline. Nine residents along private Penny Lane share fee for maintaining and snow plowing; fee $700/2024-2025 and varies yearly depending on snow fall. Hi-speed and cell service. 10 mins to Westport or Portland. 30 mins to Perth or Smiths Falls. 50 mins to Kingston and 1 hr to Kanata.

I have listed a new property at 1036 Palmerston Crescent in Frontenac. See details here

Watching the flow of a river is so peaceful, especially when surrounded by natural beauty. Tucked away in picturesque Frontenac County is Palmerston Highlands, deep-rooted community along the magnificent upper Mississippi River. In this family-friendly neighborhood is spacious family home or, your four-season vacation retreat. Here on 2.4 acres, 3bed, 2.5 bath walkout bungalow has 325' along the river, where crystal clean waters sparkle. The home's open vaulted living-dining room has wall of windows for panoramic bird's eye views. Handsome fireplace limestone hearth and wood-burning insert. Patio doors invite you out to big wonderful upper deck that overlooks the great outdoors. Dining area and kitchen share a wide pass-thru with breakfast bar - great layout for gatherings of family and friends. Kitchen also features Cambrian quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, deep pantry and porcelain plank floors. Primary suite soul-soothing views of the river; plus, double closet and 3-pc ensuite with tumble marble tile floor. Side foyer storage cupboards and porcelain plank floor. Lower level is above grade, creating bright airy space for two bedrooms and powder room. Lower level propane free-standing stove and well-equipped laundry room with sink, cabinets and ceramic tile floor. Patio doors open to fabulous screened sunroom with patio stone floor. From the sunroom, step out to the relaxing hot tub. Home has efficient heat pump for heat & cooling. Hard-wired Generac included. Two driveway entrances and new 2024 attached double carport. Your shoreline along the river is clear with bottom of sand and bedrock; large flat limestone rock creates natural dock-like space. River great for swimming and kayaking. Home high and dry, with no chance of flooding. Hi-speed & cell service. Residents of Palmerston Highlands share deeded access to community's boat launch & trails. Private road fee $500/yr for maintenance & snow plowing. 25 mins Sharbot Lake. 40 mins Perth. 1 hr Ottawa.

I have listed a new property at 800 Waba Road in Lanark. See details here

Superior built new 2022 bungalow on 1.5 country acres, 5 mins from Pakenham. Attractive, welcoming, veranda is the first of many quality features this 3 bedrm, 2 full bathrm home offers you. Sun filled open floor plan with 9' ceilings. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout main level. Living room showcases Nantucket Eldorado stone fireplace with propane insert that has big glass face and a reflective back, creating wonderful mesmerizing fire. Custom Dell windows have wide sills due to thickness of upgraded insulated ICF walls. Dining area patio doors to deck and patio. Ultimate granite kitchen of Alaska solid wood cabinets, under counter lighting and upper glass display cabinets with interior dimmer lights. Complementing the cabinetry is bevelled subway tile backsplash. You have built-in charging station for electronics. Family chef will appreciate the Zline propane stove with pot filler and electric double ovens plus, grand island-breakfast bar. Impressive Butler's pantry with granite counters, Alaskan cabinets, microwave nook and coffee station with pot filler. Spa primary suite has large windows for peaceful country views; walk-in closet with tiered rods, cabinets and pot lights. The 5-pc ensuite features cabinets flanking two-sink granite vanity; two-person soaker tub with floor mounted waterfall faucet; glass shower body spray & rain head. Two more bedrooms, 4-pc bathroom, laundry room and mud room. Lower level polished concrete floor in expansive family room and rec room plus, sliding barn door to exercise room. Lower level partly finished and awaits your finishing plans. Hot water on demand. Hookup for a portable generator. Attached, heated insulated 3-car has finished drywall and overhead propane heater; inside entry to both main and lower levels. Large vegetable garden. Bell high-speed. Cell service. On municipal maintained road with curbside garbage pickup and on school bus route. Approx 10 mins to Pakenham golf course & ski hill. 25 mins Kanata

I have listed a new property at 1496 DRUMMOND SCHOOL Road in Lanark. See details here

Sparkling new 2022 bungalow on 1.4 acres in quiet upscale country neighbourhood, located 15 mins from Perth or Carleton Place. Car enthusiasts, contractors and hobbyist will love the attached 3-car garage-workshop that has heat, hydro, water & extra high ceiling. Attractive, well-built family home with exterior stone and siding blending into surrounding country landscape. Large tiered front deck offers welcoming entrance or, place to relax on summer days. Front door glass panels let light flow thru light bright foyer with closet. Open living-dining and kitchen's high vaulted ceiling creates great sense of space. Extra-large windows for lots of natural light. Dining area includes contemporary iron-styled chandelier and patio doors to back deck with BBQ hookup. Modern kitchen has island-breakfast bar, pantry and window overlooking big back yard. Primary suite also features large window and includes walk-in closet with auto light; 4-pc ensuite glass shower & deep soaker tub with porcelain surround that complements porcelain floor. Second bedroom & 4-pc bathroom. Main floor laundry room w/large closet (seller will convert to third bedroom, if wanted). Expansive lower level family room, part of it awaiting your finishing plans. Lower level bedroom has huge closet. Lower level 4-pc bathroom with deep soaker surrounded by porcelain tile. Front and back decks, ideal for watching sunsets and sunrises; listen to the crickets and wait for evening's first star. Attached 3-car garage includes floor drains, drywall and pot lights. Plus, garage has overhead propane heater; hot & cold water and wrap-about 30x20' workbench. Located on paved township road with garbage pickup and mail delivery. Elementary school a minute walk away. Bell hi-speed and cell service. Mississippi Lake public boat launch 5 mins down the road. And, 15 min drive to picturesque historical Perth for shopping and fine dining or 15 mins to larger center of Carleton Place. Direct 30 min commute to Kanata.

I have listed a new property at 4195 WATSONS CORNERS Road in Lanark. See details here

Popular, established, campground with licenced restaurant on 8 acres along picturesque Dalhousie Lake and Mississippi River. Full every year, busy campground has had no vacancies since 2017. The turnkey 150 seat restaurant welcomes campers and visitors from far and wide. Also turnkey, the campground offers 72 rental sites for trailers and four fully-equipped rental cottages. On cottage is four-season for living in all year. Sandy swimming beach with huge lounging dock. Three more docks for guest boats and rentals of kayaks, canoes plus fishing boats. Coin operated laundry and shower facilities. Large play area for kids. Charming log restaurant has large wrap-about enclosed porch for dining area, with waterfront views. Inside, second dining area includes buffet tables. Fully-equipped kitchen includes walk-in frig & freezer, cooler frigs and deep freezer. Lower level sitting area, bingo machine and speakers. Restaurant has central air, fireplace and parking for 21 cars. Hi-speed. On township maintained road. 25 mins to Perth. 1 hour to Ottawa.

I have listed a new property at 28 COLBORNE Street in Leeds and Grenville. See details here

Grocery store with 10,500 sq ft and exposure on three roads. This store is located in the popular tourist destination of Portland Village, on shores of Big Rideau Lake with attractions such as swimming beaches, boat launches, houseboat rentals, Conservation Area and restaurants. The store has high visibility and signage on busy Hwy 15 that is major traffic route. Inside is 4,500sf grocery section plus deli, bakery, offices, loading dock and basement storage areas. Store also has half an acre, to grow your own produce. Fully equipped with all that you need to operate a one-stop shop, with large prep areas and lotto sales. All 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 allows for many uses. A gem with immense business potential, especially since nearest grocery store competitor is 15 min drive away.

I have listed a new property at 376 NORTH SHORE Road in Lanark. See details here

On desirable Dalhousie Lake, 282 acre county estate with hobby horse facilities and trails thru enchanting forest. You have meticulously upgraded century home, guest bunkie; detached double garage with heated workshop; machinery shed; upscale quality horse stable, run-in shed, sand arena, paddocks and pastures. Loveable 3bed, 2bath home offers century charm complemented with modern comforts. Main entrance is spacious vaulted sunroom with wall-to-wall patio doors overlooking perennial gardens and lake. Big front foyer with two closets. Livingroom graced with coffered ceiling and propane fireplace adorned with Riverstone hearth. Formal dining room fits large dining table and has garden doors to beautifully landscaped yard. Inviting kitchen of country flavours with maple shaker cabinetry, island-breakfast bar and woodstove. Main floor 3-pc bathroom. Upstairs, family room with hardwood flooring and flex space for office nook, games and kids play area. Primary bedroom faces lake and has hardwood floors plus wall of closets. Two more bedrooms, with hardwood floors. Three-piece bathroom extended vanity, porcelain tiled shower and double linen closet. Basement clean and bright utility area with laundry station and door to outside. New 2025 heat pump, operated by electric, for heating & cooling. Another heating option is the home's wood-burning furnace, that can be operated by a generator if power ever goes out. Charming guest bunkie with hydro. Detached two-car garage has insulated wall separating it from attached insulated workshop with 220V, overhead propane heater and workbenches. Superior built, pristine, horse stable has hydro, hot & cold water plus feed room and heated tack room. Run-in shed, sand riding area & dressage arena. Maintained clear trails thru the forests, that has creek creating picturesque waterfall. Waterfront 497' has idyllic sandy beach and dock; weed-free shallow area for swimming. Located on municipal maintained road. 30 mins to Perth

I have listed a new property at 732 Bellamy Mills Road in Lanark. See details here

Just 15 minutes from Almonte, this 42-acre property offers a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, and year-round access. Tucked away on quiet Bellamy Mills Road, the land features a 2 bedroom cabin with full electricity and a diverse landscape of forest, open clearings, and two large beaver ponds. The four-room cabin is simple but solid and is ideal for a weekend retreat or a base for future development. Along the driveway, a large elevated hunting blind sits quietly in the trees, offering excellent views and a great vantage point for spotting wildlife. The land itself invites exploration and imagination: mature trees, winding trails, and abundant wildlife make it well-suited for everything from hiking and hunting to long-term plans for a home or homestead. Rural zoning allows for residential, hobby farming, or recreational uses. Both ponds are abundant with fish and offer a peaceful setting to relax, watch wildlife, or catch your supper. The surrounding woods provide excellent privacy with no visible neighbours, while the municipally maintained road ensures reliable year-round access. With plenty of space to roam, this property is ideal for those looking to live more simply, build over time, or just enjoy a quiet slice of Eastern Ontario wilderness. Located just 20 minutes from Carleton Place, and under an hour to Ottawa. Whether you're looking to build, escape, or hold for the future, this is a beautiful and flexible piece of land in a beautiful rural setting.

I have listed a new property at 43 Frye Road in Frontenac. See details here

In true Tuscan style, exquisite country home radiates graceful elegance and refined sophistication. The home's exterior cultured stone blends beautifully with 85 lush acres of green meadows, pond and woodlands. Wrap-around covered verandah an architectural marvel showcasing the stone wall and amazing arched front door built from solid oak. Welcoming foyer offers double closet and terra cotta ceramic floor. Gracious living room with accent beams, cherry hardwood floors and views of peaceful landscape. Formal dining room opens to verandah, expanding your living outdoors. Dream kitchen full of light from over-sized window plus - grand chef island, thick granite counters with rounded corners, quality Cataraqui cabinets and hi-end glazed ceramic floor. Next to kitchen is dinette with access to verandah, a place to savour morning coffee. Spacious family room lovely exposed beams and corner brick fireplace with handsome log mantle, brick hearth and arched wood-burning insert. Solarium a fabulous five-sided pentagon, soaking in light while offering views of perennial gardens. Office nook with solid granite desk and storage cabinets. Main floor powder room & large laundry room with glazed ceramic floor. Upstairs, spa primary suite features walk-in closet & 6-pc ensuite with wrap-about two-sink vanity, ultimate soaker tub & ceramic shower. Two more bedrooms & 3-pc bathroom with ceramic shower. Lower level radiant floor heating flows thru rec room, second family room, library, two dens/flex spaces and powder room. Home's metal roof 2020 with 50 yr warranty. Hookup for a generator. Detached 3-car garage has workshop area with 250V outlet. Superiorly built horse barn has tack room with hydro and water. Four fenced paddocks plus two run-ins & riding ring. Driveshed for equipment storage. Located on municipal maintained road. Just 1 km to boat launch on Buck Lake. And, 30 mins to Frontenac Provincial Park, a natural wonder of 5,300 hectares. 15 mins Westport or 30 mins Kingston