A gracious home, surrounding streetscapes and tree-lined vistas: find an idyllic family life amidst a truly historic neighbourhood. Steps from influential neighbours like the Governor General and notables in Rockcliffe Park, reap the benefits of a corner vantage in a favoured neighbourhood. Take the family for bike rides or skiing along the banks of the Rideau and Ottawa Rivers, enjoy local restaurants and shops in Beechwood Village. You're at the centre of Ottawa's best, where history, politics, nature, pride of place form the cornerstone. From the street it's picture perfect: a picket fence grants entry to perennial gardens and a traditional front porch that runs the length of the house. People-watch with your morning coffee in privacy on the verandah. A pop of the railing's geometric fretwork conveys visual interest, while the gambrel roof sits period-perfect in true historic form. Bold black trim on white brick and a pop of deep red on the door offers contemporary contrast to the leafy scene of maple and blossom trees and flowering garden beds. What an impeccable combination of old and new for a truly special curbside effect. The centre hall layout clad in rich hardwood offers great flow for every hosting and family-ready scenario. An elegant vestibule manages comings and goings without disturbing the household. Through a period curved archway sits the living room and crisp white mantel and stone surround of the gas fireplace. Good conversation starts here, then flows easily through pocket french doors that open to the dining room. Traditional, elegant; entertaining feels so at home. Hosting a crowd is effortless with such a generous footprint, while sunlight streams through a large window. Adjacent, the family room is open to the kitchen - ready for social time. As a wonderful family zone, post-work and school snacks, dinner prep, playtime and homework sessions all happen here. Find the space a much-appreciated nod to 21st century living, complete with a corner-positioned gas fireplace and loft ceiling skylights for plentiful natural light. A petite bay window beckons a comfy chair, coffee, and a good book. Nearby, access to the main floor deck is smart: summertime seating and barbecue access yields lovely alfresco dinners on the regular. The kitchen's white cabinetry is fresh, while contrasting granite countertops add a touch of panache and contrast. The gas stove takes heavy-duty cooking in stride and the island serves well as a secondary workspace and fabulous storage for wine and larger items. A

full bathroom serves guests nearby. Upstairs, a much-appreciated stairway window lights the way up to four bedrooms, main bathroom, and laundry. Find one bedroom's access to a private balcony the perfect beginning to a Sunday morning – a neighbourhood mainstay and telltale New Edinburgh symbol. Generous proportions and scenery-conscious windows make each bedroom inviting and cheerful with sunshine - all occupants are satisfied. The primary bedroom's five-piece ensuite provides a perfect reprieve from stress - optimal morning and evening routines take shape. A thoughtfully-placed skylight soaks the main bathroom's Shaker cabinetry in natural light. Laundry here is a convenient bonus. The basement's rec room serves families well with plush carpet underfoot and a large area for all manner of indoor activities. Future-ready features like an additional bedroom and bathroom make a great potential home office or nanny-suite. But it's the nearby mudroom and walk-out to the private terrace that get the best use – handsome interlocking stone, perennial plantings, and private fencing team up to provide a zen, maintenance-free outdoor living space. Appreciate why this address makes such a coveted family home; impeccably maintained, light-filled and wonderfully relaxed - you'll never want to leave! Excellent schools, a convivial neighbourhood just minutes to the city's business and political centre. Let a home rich in character, function and charm into your heart – see it today!