1462 Rideau River Road, Merrickville

Welcome to your ultimate 19-acre rural retreat, perfectly blending rustic log-home charm with extensive modern luxury! This gracious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom log home welcomes you with a covered front deck opening into bright, soaring spaces with pine plank floors. The main level features a cozy family room with a stone fireplace, a formal dining room with stunning Algonquin glass windows, and a den with a certified woodstove. The heart of the home is the harvest-sized, eat-in kitchen boasting an extra-long granite counter, breakfast bar, and 16' ceilings open to the upper level. Upstairs, a massive hallway leads to a custom library/office loft, a charming bedroom with a hexagon window, and a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and cheater ensuite. Outside, experience a true staycation paradise featuring a massive 20x40 Inground pool (fully updated 2022-2025) with a pool house, gazebo, pergola, and a custom outdoor theater setup (2025) amidst private hiking trails. The estate also includes a double garage with hydro and a two-stall barn/workshop with a finished "man-cave." Enjoy total peace of mind with unprecedented turn-key upgrades, including New Septic (47K - 2025); Heat Pump (2024); Propane Furnace (2026); Hot Water Heater (2022); Water Softener (2022); Well Pump (2024); Pool Liner (2022); Pool Cement (2023); Pool Fence (2024); Pool Pump (2025); Upstairs Bath Refresh (2026); Custom Railings (2022); Outdoor Theatre (2025); 2 Hexagon Windows (2023); Dishwasher (2024). Perfectly situated in the desirable Montague school catchment area (with lower taxes), and just 2 km to the boat launch and Rideau Canal Locks, this deeply loved family treasure is ready for its next spectacular chapter!