It's not just a beautifully landscaped and well-featured six-bedroom executive home, set in forested, exclusive Rothwell Heights. It's a true multi-story flex-home, designed to be easily accessible to every member of the family – including those with mobility limitations. With great living spaces, countless intelligent features and an oasis-like yard with in-ground pool your tribe will flourish.

Rothwell Heights enjoys a reputation for smart urban planning, integrating custom homes with a long-standing reverence for green space. Today some of Ottawa's most beautiful homes are located here. It's remarkably easy to live in this highly desired community. Schools and shopping are close. Key employers are minutes away, as is downtown.

As you pull into the broad laneway, take in the tasteful landscaping. Mature flowering trees flank the cobbled interlock path. Green lawns surround. Trees fill the horizon. Though minutes from downtown, the tranquility is tangible.

The side-lighted main entrance welcomes you to a soaring cathedral-style reception foyer. All is bathed in soft natural skylight. Ceramic flooring is classic yet low maintenance, in best family home style. Your eyes are drawn to the bright second floor and substantial main stair, with its multiple landings – sure to be the scene of many a dramatic entrance.

To your right leaded French doors lead to a large home office/study space, located to welcome business visitors, without disrupting the life of the house. The abundant space and green views here make more "work-from-home' days irresistible.

Across the wide hallway, French doors lead to a formal living room scaled for adult entertaining. Oak floors appeal. Pot lights please. The adjacent front-facing formal dining room offers an elegant setting for serious dinner parties. And the spacious privacy of this house means guests can linger late, without disturbing sleeping children.

The family-friendly heart of this home is brilliantly expressed in the large kitchen, with large bright eat in area and attached family room. Function and style meet in a kitchen layout that's easy to work in. Ample cabinets banish clutter. A sociably scaled island with bar sink lets guests stay close. Appliances are right. A bayed sliding door accesses the deck and pool for summer entertaining and barbeques.

The family room makes a natural extension to the bright and open kitchen space. A wood fireplace here adds a warm glow to winter evenings. California blinds handle the summer sun.

Down the hall is a powder room plus large laundry with deep set gardening sink. The garage is directly accessible via a doorway off the hall.

Try the elevator – a unique feature of this flexible and welcoming home. It's low-maintenance and makes accessing the multiple levels of this home effortless. There's a stop for every level, including the garage.

Upstairs abundant space is the theme. A bedroom suite above the garage (currently used as an exercise room) has a full ensuite, plus a large private deck – perfect for a grandparent or older child. A wide skylight-bright hall accesses the children's bedrooms – one of which has an ensuite. You'll love the cathedral ceilings in some rooms. There's a full main bath off the hall here with ceramic floors and a huge linen closet, ready to meet the needs of a major family.

Expansive and thoughtfully designed, the master suite is a true retreat. Warm hardwood flooring pleases. A full-scale walk-in closet manages wardrobes. The ensuite boasts a pedestal therapy tub, separate shower and twin vanity. The suite has private access to a balcony style sitting area. A charming Juliette balcony window here opens on green views of the street.

The vast finished basement is fully equipped for entertaining with high ceilings, full bar –even a dance floor. There's a full bath here, plus an extra bedroom too. Here there's room to let your imagination loose.

In the warm months entertaining and family life centers around the stunningly lovely pool. The charming fenced yard is surrounded by mature trees, and feels remarkably private. You love the contemporary feel of the decks with their sleek glass railings. A gas barbeque hook up keeps the outdoors scene cooking.

For lifestyle, space and practical livability this fine executive home excels in its own right. Superb accessibility features and the ability to accommodate multi-generation families could make it the perfect solution for your family. Plan your viewing appointment soon.