598 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa

This beautiful home enjoys a rare position overlooking the Rideau Canal, with wonderful views and lots of natural light throughout. The front garden is framed by beautiful crab-apple trees, while rear laneway access provides convenient parking. A welcoming vestibule with coat closets opens to the gracious living room, featuring hardwood floors, elegant moldings, a fireplace and a bay window with beautiful views of the Canal. Double French doors lead to the family room, where another Canal-facing bay window incorporates built-in banquette seating - an ideal place to read or enjoy the view. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a centre island. An adjoining breakfast room opens directly to the fenced, low-maintenance backyard, with both terraced and green space. A spacious dining room and powder room complete the main floor. The second level offers two generous bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the entire third floor is devoted to the primary suite, with Canal views and a private ensuite bathroom. The basement provides excellent additional living space with a large family room, bedroom with ensuite bathroom, dedicated laundry room and plenty of storage. With its fabulous Canal setting, beautiful natural light and inviting living spaces, this is a wonderful family home in one of Ottawa's most walkable and desirable locations.