Hidden haven with enchanting gardens, on Big Rideau Lake. When you walk through the front gate, you are greeted by the secret garden where life takes root and blossoms. A fence all around the property is shrouded in willowy shrubs, green hedges and mature trees. Pathways wander by amazing perennial beds full of colour. Within this private sanctuary, you have 2002 home showing great pride of ownership while offering open flex spaces to suit your own living style. The family room, currently dining room, overlook gardens and the Big Rideau. In the morning, you can watch the sun rise over the lake. Livingroom, kitchen and dinette flow together with laminate and ceramic flooring. Garden doors lead to back deck where in the evenings, you can sit and marvel at the sunsets. Wrap-around kitchen creates chef efficiencies with tasteful style including breakfast bar, ceramic backsplash, crown moulding and deep storage cabinets. Primary bedroom restful with windowed alcove for views of those spectacular lake sunrises. Second bedroom has desk nook and door to deck. The bathroom features two-person soaking jacuzzi tub. This bathroom also has laundry station and storage closet. Numerous big closets with lots of storage are found thru-out the home. Outside, you have garden shed with lovely shaded pergola for afternoon respites. The garden shed is designed for gardening with potting bench and shelving. Screened gazebo is at the shore, for lazy summers days by the water. The gazebo, garden shed and pergola all have hydro. For crafts and projects, you have insulated workshop with large loft and 100 amps. The crystal clear waterfront is sandy and rocky, gradually getting deeper for great swimming. At end of the dock, depth 5-6 ft. Hi-speed and cell service are available. Located in friendly neighbourhood community where residents share private road maintenance and snow plowing; fee approx $400/year per resident. You also have curbside garbage and recycling pickup.10 mins to Perth.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Bungalow
Total Approx Floor Area:
1100-1500
Lot Size:
.50-1.99
Lot Depth:
346'6"106 m
Lot Frontage:
60'18.3 m
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Topography:
Wooded/Treed
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0
Water supply:
Well
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
2
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
8
Zoning:
LSR
Heating type:
Baseboard
Heating Fuel:
Electric
Foundation:
Concrete Block, Wood
Roof:
Metal
Basement:
Crawl Space
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Alternative Power:
None
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Other Structures:
Fence - Full, Gazebo, Workshop, Garden Shed
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
2.0
Rural services:
Cell Services, Internet High Speed, Garbage Pickup
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
TBD
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Taxes:
$4,283 /
2024
Assessment:
$- /
-
Lanark
Drummond/North Elmsley
903 - Drummond/North Elmsley (North Elmsley) Twp
Fenced Yard, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
Water Heater Owned, Water Softener
Landscaped, Deck, Privacy, Patio
Unknown
Refrigerator, Stove, Built-In Microwave/Hood Fan, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, HRV, Hot Water Tank, New 2025 Water Softener & Filter; New 2025 Water Pressure Tank, Dock
Vinyl Siding
Dock
Direct
Rocky, Sandy, Clean
Owned
East
Trees/Woods, Lake
Direct
Private Road
Big Rideau Lake
Lake
Not Applicable
Private
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Family Room
15'4¼"4.68 m × 15'4.57 m
Double Closet, Laminate
Main
Living Room
12'11½"3.95 m × 11'1"3.38 m
Laminate
Main
Dining Room
11'7"3.53 m × 11'4"3.45 m
Laminate
Main
Kitchen
13'9"4.19 m × 12'5"3.78 m
Ceramic Backsplash, Ceramic Floor
Main
Primary Bedroom
17'2"5.23 m × 11'3"3.43 m
Closet
Main
Bedroom 2
17'11¾"5.48 m × 10'10"3.30 m
Closet, Laminate
Basement
Utility Room
30'10"9.40 m × 30'9.14 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
3
10'7" x 6' Combined w/Laundry, 3 Pc Bath
Water Supply Types:
Drilled Well
Special Designation:
Unknown
Sewers:
Septic
Air Conditioning:
None
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Laundry Level:
Main Level
Date Listed:
Jul 25, 2025
Original Price:
$789,000
Private haven on Big Rideau Lake (AI snow image)
Well-maintained home among gardens (AI snow image)
Large deck for summer BBQs (AI snow image)
Insulated workshop with 100 amps (AI snow image)
Gazebo by the lake (AI snow image)
Crystal clear waterfront, with glorious sunrises
Meandering path by the shore and thru the gardens
Summer view of the endearing home
Your own magical sanctuary
Light, bright and welcoming
Familyroom, currently dining room
Home offers numerous large closets for storage
Wrap-about kitchen with chef efficiencies
Cabinet crown molding. Ceramic backsplash & floor
Clear sightlines to living spaces
Open floor plan offers flexibility
Primary bedroom overlooks lake and its sunrises
Primary bedroom windowed alcove
Second bedroom has door to deck
Second bedroom also has desk nook
Three-piece bathroom with two-person jacuzzi tub
Combined bathroom and laundry station
Expansive deck overlooking the lake
Array of colourful perennials garden
Back deck overlooks gardens and sunsets
Screened gazebo by the lake
Door to gazebo that has hydro
Ideal for lazy summer days by the water
Cast-iron woodstove in gazebo
Patio with firepit for evening gathering
Picture perfect
Garden shed
Garden shed has attached shaded pergola
Interior garden shed, for all your gardening needs
Workshop has 100 amps and loft
Your home or, all year retreat, on Big Rideau Lake
Data was last updated February 13, 2026 at 04:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
13
Avg list price:
$749,900
Min list price:
$375,000
Max list price:
$1,599,000
Avg days on market:
41
Min days on market:
4
Max days on market:
597
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