This is the New Edinburgh lifestyle people wait for. Tucked into one of Ottawa's most treasured inner-city neighbourhoods, this exceptional semi-detached home offers something increasingly difficult to find: beautifully designed living space, a private urban backyard, a detached two-car garage — and the Rideau River and Stanley Park just moments away.
Inside, the home is bright, sophisticated and wonderfully unexpected. The main level unfolds in a long, open sightline, with warm hardwood floors and a striking open staircase that brings architectural interest and light through the centre of the home. The generous living room is anchored by a gas fireplace with stone surround and custom floating shelves, while an impressive wall of windows and glass doors draws your eye directly to the greenery outside. The adjoining dining area makes entertaining effortless.
The kitchen is beautifully finished with extensive wood cabinetry, stone counters and stainless appliances, offering excellent storage and workspace while maintaining the clean, open flow of the main floor.
Upstairs, the sense of space continues. The primary bedroom is remarkably generous, with room to breathe and lovely treetop views. Additional bedrooms are equally bright and inviting.
And then, one more level up, the house surprises you again.
The third-floor family room is something special — a private treetop retreat with its own wood-burning fireplace, custom bar and a charming balcony seemingly suspended among the trees. It is easy to imagine evenings here with a fire going, drinks at the bar and the doors open to the balcony. Family room, movie room, entertaining space or grown-up escape — this is the room people will remember after they leave.
The finished basement adds another practical layer of living space with a recreation room, laundry, excellent storage and the flexibility every busy household appreciates.
Outside, the private backyard feels like a little oasis of its own. Leafy, intimate and wonderfully removed from the city around it, there is space to dine, entertain or simply disappear with a book for an afternoon. In an inner-city neighbourhood, having this kind of outdoor space is a genuine luxury.
So is the detached two-car garage, complemented by a shared additional parking space up front — an exceptional combination in this location.
But perhaps the greatest luxury is the lifestyle beyond the front door. New Edinburgh has that rare feeling of a village within the city, with mature trees, beautiful architecture and the Rideau River nearby. Head to Stanley Park, follow the riverside paths, or do what the current owner regularly does — grab the kayak and get out on the water.
A beautifully finished home with multiple levels of living space, a memorable treetop retreat, private urban backyard, exceptional parking and one of Ottawa's most distinctive neighbourhoods. This is city living without giving up the things that make a house feel like home.
