For those who believe a home should inspire, this is where your next masterpiece begins. Built in 1877, this extraordinary century home is a rare sanctuary for artists, dreamers, and lovers of timeless architecture. Set on an oversized lot backing directly onto Forbes Park with no rear neighbours, the enchanting grounds feature white picket fencing, endless perennials and gardens, sprawling lawns, and a European-inspired courtyard. Inside, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and wood casings create a home filled with character. The main floor showcases an expansive living room with custom built-in bookshelves, a dining room built for hosting festive dinners, convenient main-floor laundry, and updated country kitchen. The kitchen boasts butcher block countertops, crisp white cabinetry with gold pull hardware, a farmhouse sink, decorative tile backsplash, and includes the updated appliances. The exceptional 500+ sq. ft. studio-a dream space for painters, sculptors, photographers, makers, musicians, or woodworkers. Featuring its own electrical panel with 240V outlet, heater, generous lighting with large windows, and custom fitted patio doors - it is designed to inspire the creator. Upstairs, original pine floors lead to three spacious bedrooms and an updated 3-piece bathroom. Rich in history, overflowing with character, and impossible to replicate, this is more than a home-it's a place to create, gather, and be inspired. Ideally located just steps from parks, shopping, public transit, and only minutes to downtown and major highways, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Ottawa's most enchanting century homes. 24 hours irrevocable.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Total Approx Floor Area:
1500-2000
Lot Depth:
100'8½"30.7 m
Lot Frontage:
72'21.9 m
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
7
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Electric
Foundation:
Stone
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Crawl Space
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Other Structures:
Workshop, Fence - Full
Parking Features:
Lane, Private
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
2.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
TBA
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$5,864 /
2026
Assessment:
$- /
2025
Ottawa
Overbrook - Castleheights and Area
3504 - Castle Heights/Rideau High
Fenced Yard, Park, Public Transit, School
Carpet Free, Workbench
Patio
Hot Water Tank (Enercare: $35/month)
Refrigerator, Stove, Hood Fan, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, All Electrical Light Fixtures, All Window Coverings, Foyer Key Rack(s) & Coat Rack, Studio Light Fixtures and LED's, Studio Work Bench, Studio Electrical Heater, Backyard Boxed Garden Planters, Metal Shed, Plastic Shed, Decorative Eggs on the Exterior
Microwave, Foyer Decorative Mirror, Mudroom Cubby Unit, Kiln, All Workshop Shelving and Mobile Work Surfaces
Data was last updated September 22, 2026 at 02:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
28
Avg list price:
$707,375
Min list price:
$599,000
Max list price:
$1,250,000
Avg days on market:
47
Min days on market:
10
Max days on market:
361
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