$924,900
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 45 Cortleigh Drive, a truly one-of-a-kind home set on an exceptionally large corner lot in the sought-after Heart's Desire neighbourhood of Barrhaven. With stunning curb appeal, a welcoming front porch and double-car garage, this home is rich in character from the moment you arrive. Inside, the unique split-level layout begins with a sunken family room featuring a beautiful stone fireplace and patio doors leading outside. A few steps up, the living room makes a statement with soaring ceilings and exposed wood beams. The kitchen and eating area overlook the family room below while also enjoying views of the private backyard, surrounded by mature trees and hedges. Tucked just off the main living space is a formal dining room. Beautiful hardwood flooring runs throughout much of the home. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary with a large walk-in closet and full ensuite, plus a second full bathroom. The finished basement adds even more living space with a second fireplace and built-in bar, while the lower level provides laundry and plenty of storage. Unique details include exterior bronze wall sconces sourced from Parliament and stone capping along the front patio wall from the Royal Canadian Mint, adding a little piece of Ottawa history to the property. Outside, the oversized corner lot offers incredible space and privacy, with mature trees and hedges creating a beautiful backyard setting. Heart's Desire Forest and its trails along the Jock River are just minutes away. Recent updates include water treatment system (2026), furnace (2017), replacement glass front windows (2020), roof approx. 10 years old and well approx. 15 years old.
Sold data
Homes in Barrhaven Hearts Desire took a median of 21 days to sell over the last 730 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 11 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 32, across 31 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 30 days.
The median sale price was $689,900.
Homes sold for about 2.1% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 23% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 19% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 31 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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