122 First Ave

Flooded with light that streams in through an abundance of floor-to-ceiling windows, this new construction, contemporary home is characterised by a sense of  thought out design that incorporates a wonderful flowing transition of rooms.

The Spaces

The house is entered via a series of tiered stone steps and interlocking pathway to a handsome front entrance door accented by a high side and top glass transom.

This, in turn, opens to a beautifully laid out home providing over 5800 sq. ft. on 3 levels. Glamorous- Warm and Inviting - Sleek and Comfortable -Designed for the Family and for the Entertaining Minded  Professional. 

The Main floor allows the rooms to flow into each other for an open plan however still cleverly defined to provide both and more open family, casual areas.

The South facing kitchen/family and breakfast room are arranged in a sociable, open-plan layout, with glass doors opening onto the terrace/deck and yard.

Designed to centre around the kitchen and entertaining sized island, that ensures the rooms are perfectly suited for sociable contemporary living. The kitchen is nicely  laid out, perfect for the home cook(s)  to enjoy with ample cupboard space that includes built-in appliances (6), pantry, quartz counters with a trendy white tile backsplash accent. There is a computer desk ideal for planning your next dinner party or just to sit with a coffee and answer your emails. The breakfast/lounge opens to the large rear South facing garden and terrace. Fenced and private yard and professional landscaped with a large patio and deck to enjoy dining and entertaining "Al Fresco"  Gas line  hook up for the "Barbie".

To the left of the floor plan just past the mudroom awaits a spacious south facing private office/bedroom. There is a full bathroom allowing for use as an alternative guest room. Designed with a private entrance into the mudroom from the side of the house – perfect as the executive home office, nanny suite or in-law suite.

Ascending the custom wood and steel staircase, five bedrooms unfold across the second floor. Also located on this level is a large landing area that is a perfect den or reading /library/homework area.

The South facing primary bedroom is flooded with natural light throughout the day. The suite includes a 5 piece ensuite bathroom, with a bath, shower, 2 sinks and private toilet. Walk-in closet, and private terrace that are all interconnected and complete the suite.

For the family there are 4 further bedrooms, a full  5pc bathroom  that serves 2 of the bedrooms, as well as a 4pc bathroom (Jack and Jill) connected to the 2 of the other bedrooms .

A fully finished lower level houses the casual “hang out space” that anyone could wish for! Generous rooms,  approx. 1800 Sq. ft, give you the flexibility to have a games room, gym, media room, or home theatre, or all of the above!  There is a 4-pc bathroom and a laundry room on this level as well as  ample storage space.

There are no small rooms and no lack of storage/closet space. A wonderful family home that has been custom built and  offers a functional and versatile layout.

Private laneway allows 2 car parking plus a 2-car garage with inside entrance.

The Area

First Ave is excellently located for the best of  what the Glebe has to offer – an area renowned for it’s  mix of restaurants, shopping  bars and galleries, including Studio 66, the iconic Vons and Fourth Ave Wine Bar, Bloomfields Flowers for exquisite floral design, the Wild Oat for great food and bread and of course just at the end of your street is Cantina Gia- a comfort Italian food restaurant with an excellent wine shop. No shortage of choice in wonderful amenities all within walking distance.

Top Schools, all walkable, the canal awaits just a block away where you can easily walk over to  Lansdowne and enjoy a skate or a wander through the year round Ottawa Farmers Market – take in a movie and pick up some grocery at Whole Foods.

Concerts and cultural events all year long, a great Community Centre and strong Business Association keep the Glebe on the top of the list for all generations and types of lifestyles.

Teskey/Cartwright 613.296.6708