$2,780,000
For sale: Detached

This stately 8-bedroom, 2.5-storey residence in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa, is set on a prominent corner lot across from the walking paths of Pine Hill. Rockcliffe Park is one of Ottawa's most prestigious neighbourhoods, home to many ambassadors' residences as well as private family homes. With over 5,500 sq. ft. of above-grade living space, this home has long served as a diplomatic residence and now offers a rare opportunity to refine and restore one of Ottawa's most established addresses. The main floor is built for formal entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen features granite countertops, quality appliances, multiple built-in ovens, 2 dishwashers and a Wolf gas range. The living and dining rooms showcase herringbone parquet flooring and crown moulding. A bright four-season sunroom with skylights and exposed beams opens to a screened-in deck and landscaped yard. You'll also find a main-floor office, 3 wood-burning fireplaces and 2 staircases, including a central staircase. The upper levels offer 8 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, including a primary suite with a dressing room and fireplace. A private 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite on the second floor, with separate access from the second staircase, provides flexible space as an in-law suite, for guests, extended family or household staff. The finished basement includes a family room and sauna. Additional features include a semi-circular driveway, double garage, irrigation system, 2 furnaces and 2 air conditioning units. This property is situated close to Sussex Drive and the Rockcliffe Parkway, with quick access to downtown Ottawa, Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, Global Affairs Canada, the National Research Council, Beechwood Village and much more. Elmwood School and Ashbury College, two of Canada's leading independent schools, are both within walking distance. Arrange your private viewing today!
Sold data
Homes in Rockcliffe took a median of 30 days to sell over the last 730 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 12 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 57, across 38 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 54 days.
The median sale price was $1,964,500.
Homes sold for about 4.3% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 16% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 8% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 38 recorded sales in the last 2 years — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Ottawa has 217 Fraser Institute–rated schools (174 elementary and 43 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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