1530 Royal Orchard Drive, Ottawa

Set on just 2.83 acres in Cumberland Estates, this property offers peaceful, private living w/the ease of a quick drive to everything the city has to offer. This Colonial-style home offers over 3,100 sq. ft. of living space in a setting with privac. 300' driveway through mature trees & a wooded creek, open to a circular driveway w/landscaped center median. A gardeners heaven with over 132 trees, 138 shrubs, 452 perennials +. This home's timeless façade is defined by a columned portico delivering a true sense of arrival. grand open-to-above foyer welcomes you w/soaring two-storey ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, & a character-filled Victorian staircase, all illuminated by natural light from the upper-level windows, The living room is anchored by a wood-burning ffp w/full brick façade, detailed mantle, coffered ceilings, & crown moulding, while French doors open to the flagstone terrace. Formal dining room offers the scale to host w/ease, keeping with the theme, bi-fold doors into the kitchen. The center island kitchen features lots of cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a coffee station, and a bright eating area with direct access to the deck. A versatile office/family room connects effortlessly to both the front of the home and the outdoor living, complete w/a fireplace framed by elegant mouldings and a raised hearth. The music/reading room provides a quiet, sun-filled retreat, A well-designed laundry/mudroom with shower and storage & 2 pc bath completes this level. Upstairs, a light-filled loft overlooking the foyer features crown moulding and 3 windows. The primary suite offers exceptional scale, complete with a wood-burning ffp, Victorian box mouldings, walk-in closet, and a 4-piece ensuite. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the 2nd level. If you love outdoor living this home will shine, Pergola, Dry stone River, 2 sheds, Pavilion, Hot tub. Outdoor Shower, Water cascade and pond, Fountains, Urns & benches, Deck, Flagstone patio & paths (id:1945)