Cross Streets: Colonnade/Prince of Wales. ** Directions: Travelling South on Prince of Wales the property is on your left just before the traffic light (driveway is between the two neighbours). Wake up and come home to herons at this one-of-a-kind waterfront home by award-winning Canterra designer Cosimo Zacconi. Set on a private riverfront, the home blends striking architecture with natural beauty and serene surroundings, offering a peaceful retreat just minutes from city conveniences. Stucco and masonry façades, oversized European windows, and a streamlined roofline welcome you through a 9-foot Sapele wood door into interiors of stone, porcelain, and white oak, accented by black details, geometric lighting, and sweeping river views that fill each room with natural light and a sense of calm. Extensive custom millwork by Marina Medina Design and Exotic Wood of Ottawa provides clever storage and built-in lighting. At its heart, the chef's kitchen features Thermador appliances, a six-burner gas range with induction plates, dual ovens, a 10-foot Tahiti quartzite island, and oak cabinetry. A 13-foot linear fireplace mirrors the kitchen's porcelain detailing under soaring ceilings, anchoring the open-concept living and dining space, perfect for family gatherings, entertaining friends, or relaxing with loved ones. Five bedrooms and 4.5 baths include two spa-like ensuites with oversized showers and marble finishes. The lower level offers two bedrooms, a recreation room with three-sided fireplace, wet bar, and walkout to the covered terrace. Above the three-car garage, a private loft suite with deck and full bath provides ideal guest or family quarters or potential for a home business. Outdoor living features glass-railed decks, covered lanai, and permanent dock along stabilized, naturalized shoreline. From morning coffee to sunset gatherings, enjoy boating, entertaining, or simply relaxing in nature. This home is more than a residence, it is a lifestyle, designed for comfort, modern living, and timeless elegance. Built with insulated concrete forms, it is exceptionally solid, quiet, and energy-efficient. Truly, a once-in-a-lifetime home you will cherish forever. (id:27476)
