Vol. 2, #59
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4404 Rideau River Rd., Kemptville $334,900 Stunning 1362 sq.ft bungalow, excellent location near 416 exit at River Rd., 2.8 acres, private treed lot, built in 2011, open-concept, cathedral ceilings, well-designed throughout. MLS # 895153
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3046 County Rd. 44, Spencerville $369,900 Restored, stunning stone home circa 1880 on 2.2 acres, park-like setting, unique 3 bedrm all in character with the old days with modern conveniences.. many updates MUST SEE! MLS # 878415
2405 Brouseville Rd., Spencerville $335,000 72 ACRE FARM – Log home set back from road, rolling land & private setting for this pioneer style home(1980), several log outbuildings, this is one of a kind… MUST BE SEEN! MLS # 890890
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A line of 6 yr old pine trees along the main road decorate the 1st of many fenced paddocks-At the end of your long laneway is your beautiful historical home-Approx 12 acres clear-Modern 32 x 48 ft barn yet with traditional wood siding: 10 ft ceilings-6 box stalls-tack room-electricity-water-metal roof-Your new 3 bdrm home has turn- of-the-century main level hrwd-Updates: one of 2 main level full bathrooms, wiring, plumbing, well pump, insulated steel doors-windows (except 4)-siding, & more-wood pellet stove can heat entire home-attached garage with storage loft-www.aFantasticPlace.ca
Brick Bungalow features Private Treed Yard, 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath, fully finished basement, generator panel and much more! MLS # 892089
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$377,777-Edwardsburgh-219 County Road #2-Wall-to-wall hrwd & ceramic tile on two 1200 sq ft levels-Gentle slope leads to your new 20 x 20 ft riverfront deck/dock-Wow factor custom kitchen2012-includes stainless steel appliances & spectacular main level bath in your 2+2 bdrm/2 bath all brick/stucco bungalow-Huge mstrMain floor laundry-Semi-open concept grand room-Patio door leads to new 40 ft wide custom deck overlooking the St. Lawrence-finished lower level with huge rec room-New hi-eff gas furnace & central air 2009-detached 24x40 ft garage with brick front, 100 amps & generator panel-Fantastic swimming! -www.aFantasticPlace.ca
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$399,999-Edwardsburgh-723 County Road #2waterfront 3 level bungalow with double walk-out incl in-law suite & over 3500 sq ft finished living space-5 bdrms-2.5 baths-Grand mstr bdrm with gas fireplace-Mainly hrwd flring-Paved drive-Small dock-Deck has incredible panoramic views of the shipping channel-Custom kitchen with centre island! www.aFantasticWaterfrontHome.com
1 Antares Dr., Suite 110, Ottawa
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BONNIE ZELICZ, Broker of Record Direct: 613-284-3013 • Office: 613-275-2070 bonnie@bonniezeliczrealestate.com
$359,900
BROCKVILLE - NEW PRICE! 3 bdrm & 3 bthrm home on large lot in cul-de-sac-paved road; - dining rm & living rm combo w window seat and fireplace; kitchen, dining nook & family rm open concept with fireplace; wrap around verandah & large rear deck; master bdrm boasts large ensuite with 2 person Jacuzzi tub & separate shower & 2 sinks & walk-in closet; - office/den at front of house; - full unfinished basement waiting for your personal touch; just a few minutes west of Brockville in appealing neighbourhood. For Virtual Tour: www.bonniezeliczrealestate.com
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13 Island Park Drive, Iroquois $247,500
3548 County Rd. 26,Maynard $245,000
Brick; Multi-level (4); 4 Bedrm; 3-season Rm; Family Rm; Dining Rm; Eat-in Kitchen; In-ground pool. MLS # 895522
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2590 CTY. RD. 7, CHESTERVILLE
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(THE SIDE DOOR & SUN GAS) FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! THIS GREAT PROPERTY FEATURES A GAS STATION, RESTAURANT AND LIVING ACCOMODATIONS ALL IN ONE! CALL TODAY FOR DETAILED INFORMATION!
This side by side duplex in the village of Chesterville, only 45 minutes from Ottawa. These units are large, bright, high ceilings, with hardwood floors and laundry hook ups. Each unit has it`s own driveway and garge. This property is close to all amenties, schools, churches, parks and swimming pool. Let your tenant pay the mortgage. Call today for your private viewing!
Fantastic 3 bedroom bungalow in a great part of town. This home features a good sized kitchen with eat-in dining area, large living room with a wood fireplace. The backyard is awaiting a new family to use it to it's fullest potential! Call today for your private viewing!
Beautiful bungalow ideally suited for first time buyers or downsizing! This 2 bedroom home features an updated kitchen with formal dining room, living room and a rec room, workshop and a great storage shed. All this sits on a beautiful lot just on the outskirts of town. This home is move in ready with many renos and updates including new roof, front door and some windows, decks, 12x28 shed and gas furnace. Call today to view this great property and make it your new home.
Great opportunity awaits! This 3 bedroom home with an in-law suite also has a separate 1 bedroom unit! The main home features a great family room, dining room and 3 bedrooms, the in-law is very spacious with separate entrance, then escape to the backyard with hot tub, beautiful pond and lots of room.
770 ST. JEAN STREET, CONDO #17, CASSELMAN
68 CHARLES STREET, CRYSLER
44 FRONT STREET, FINCH
30 QUEEN STREET, CRYSLER
1114 GRAND AVENUE, CORNWALL
Beautiful split level condo in a fabulous setting! This home features open concept kitchen/dining/living room on the main floor, then 2 great bedrooms and bathroom on the second level. Along with this comes in unit laundry room as well as storage. Call today for detailed information!
Well established hardware store. Offers all aspects needed; plumbing, electrical, hardware, tools, paint, seasonal items, kitchenware, propane refill station, giftware, sporting goods, lighting and fixtures, automotive, pet supplies, electronics, cleaning supplies, what more could you need?
Tired of working for someone else? This well established restaurant comes along with additional space for potential rental income. Then as you head to the back, you will find a recently renovated 3 bdrm apartment. There is too much to detail here, call today for more info!
Fantastic 3 bedroom home is looking for a new family. This home sits in the beautiful town of Crysler close to all amenities. Featuring lots of updates including new roof and gas furnace in 2013. also has a great fenced in back yard providing lots of space for the kids to play. Call today for your private viewing!
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Beautiful 3+1 bedroom home sits on a quiet street close to all amenities. This home sits an a nice lot with room to relax in the back yard or head downstairs to the great family room.
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Brick Bungalow features Private Treed Yard, 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath, fully finished basement, generator panel and much more! MLS # 892089
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Creating a Focal Point
The phrase, “You’ve got to start somewhere,” can refer to a lot of different things, but when you are talking about good room design, it can only mean one thing- Focal Point. Liz’ Tips
By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment Brockville, Ontario
Have you walked into a room and found it somewhat cold & If you are a lucky owner of a house with architectural features here drab, and uninviting? It’s a brand new year and a perfect time is what you can do to highlight their beauty: for you to take a fresh look at your home and choose a focal The fireplace is one of the most striking features and should point for every room. definitely be the focal point if you’ve got one. If it’s an old fireWhy choose a focal point for every room? place, it could be painted, or tiled to give it a new life. The mantel is a great place to accessorize – a large piece of art or a mirror could If you've ever been confused as to why a room that has nice be added above for some punch and smaller accessories arranged furniture and collectables that you love just isn't working for you, on the mantel to tie in the fireplace with the art or mirror. Having chances are it doesn't have a focal point. a TV in the same room as the fireplace used to be a problem, but A focal point is a feature of a room that instantly grabs your not anymore, as more and more people are investing in a plasma attention and is the object around which the rest of the room's screen TVs, it should be mounted above the mantel and will not design revolves. The focal point is the first thing you see when fight with the focal point of the fireplace. Mounting it above the entering a room and its job is to anchor the space. If possible, build fireplace is really the perfect spot for it, since when it’s on, you your furniture arrangement around the focal point. When you don’t will have a cozy seating arrangement around the fireplace and can have something to anchor your space, then there is no place for the enjoy both at the same time, and when it’s off it disappears almost eye to rest when entering the room. Without a place for your eyes seamlessly into the background; especially if there are a couple of to rest, the room will feel very disjointed and uncomfortable. Choosing a Focal Point
Oftentimes the best focal points are the architectural elements of the house such as a fireplace or bank of windows, but if you don’t have an architectural focal point, then you need to create one. This can be done with a large piece of furniture or a display of art.
Because focal points have visual weight, other items in your room need to be placed so that they balance that weight. Each room should have only one focal point, but it can have other areas of interest or emphasis. If you have an architectural point of interest on one wall, such as a fireplace, and have a contrived point of interest on an opposite wall, such as a large entertainment center or projection television, it is best to create two separate seating areas, each with their own “focal point”.
Another thing to consider in good room design is the facing wall. This may or may not be the wall on which the focal point is located. The facing wall is the wall opposite the entry into the room. Because it is seen first, it makes a good location for a contrived focal point, but in rooms with architectural or natural focal points, it should be treated as a point of emphasis. It is accessories on the mantel that add visual interest. Remember important that this wall create interest and excitement, after all, though, that less is more and try to avoid creating visual clutter. first impressions of your room shouldn’t be boring. Another common focal point in the living or family room is a bank Below are common focal points used in each area of the house. of windows. This works particularly well when you have a great While every home is different, consider these to help establish focal view. If an outdoor view is the focal point, orient the furniture points in your rooms. inside and outside to take advantage of window areas. Hang decorative window treatments to frame the view without distractLiving Room or Family Room ing from it and arrange your seating to enjoy the scenery. Place a The living or family rooms large piece of furniture on the wall opposite the expanse of typically have several options windows to help balance the room. for a focal point, with a fireplace or television being You can create a focal point wall by painting one wall a different first pick. Many homes color from the rest and accessorizing with a wall arrangement, combine the two. For example, artwork, or display shelves. Use lighting to enhance your focal a fireplace with built-in space point. For example, use a picture light or track light on a painting for the television above it or or wall display. with flanking shelves that If you are lacking a fireplace, built-in shelves or a great view as a holds books or decorative focal point, there are still plenty of other options. Use contrasting items on one side and the color to make the focal point stand out. For example, use a light television and other electronic wall color behind a dark wood armoire or a large painting or wall equipment on the other side. of art can work well as a focal point. Basically anything that is This arrangement is especially substantial enough to grab and hold your attention when you enter common in newer homes a space is ideal. where built-in shelves are prewired for such use. If you've identified a mantle or shelf as To be contunued... the focal point, use plants and accessories to decorate them.
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