I have listed a new property at 3004 Rideau Ferry Road in Perth. See details here

Set on a level 1.2-acre lot just beyond the edge of Perth, this thoughtfully renovated 1.5 storey home offers a practical opportunity to live and work in one place. The residence features fresh flooring, new paint, and updated bathrooms throughout. A spacious eat-in kitchen includes an oversized pantry and serves as a central hub, leading into a large living and dining room suitable for daily use or entertaining. The upper level houses three bedrooms and a second full bath, providing distinct separation from the main living areas. A full-height unfinished basement adds generous storage capacity or potential for a workshop. Key updates include reshingling of the house and shed in 2016, along with a new gas furnace and electric hot water tank installed in 2022. Adjacent to the home, the versatile commercial building offers high visibility and includes a steel roof installed in 2021. This heated and powered structure features a single bay door, with the option to reopen a second, allowing for easy conversion into a multi-bay workshop or studio. The deep and wide backyard offers significant space for a vegetable garden, pool, or fencing. Located just outside town limits, the property benefits from lower taxes and flexible zoning while remaining walking distance to town and less than ten minutes to the Rideau Ferry boat launch by car. This is a functional setting for a craftsman or entrepreneur looking to build a business and a home in a single location.

I have listed a new property at 211 Meadow Lane Court in Tay Valley. See details here

Just north of Maberly in Bennett Lake Estates, this 21-acre forested retreat includes its own natural mountain, with sweeping views of Bennett Lake and the mixed, mature forest below. Carefully thinned and tended over the years, the woods feel open yet wild, with over 250 feet of natural shoreline accessible by a short flight of steps. Watch the breeze ripple across the lake, trace the shifting colours of the seasons, and at night, lie back under a sky filled with stars, far from city lights. Located at the very end of Meadow Lane Court, the property offers deep privacy, with no neighbours in sight. The simple one-bedroom, one-bath cabin is finished with cedar harvested from the land and includes power and running water. With basic insulation and a quality woodstove, it's usable year-round-whether as a quiet retreat, future bunkie, or a practical base while you design and build a true four-season home atop the mountain. Several outbuildings add both charm and function, including a garage, woodshed, garden shed, gazebo, and bathhouse. From the high building site, long views follow the length of Bennett Lake, inviting days spent boating, fishing, or swimming from your own shore. The surrounding forest encourages hiking, snowshoeing, and ATV or snowmobile adventures, with the Tay Valley recreational trail just fifteen minutes away. As a resident of Bennett Lake Estates, you have deeded shared access to the community's two private waterfront lots, one with boat launch. Private road with maintenance and snow plowing $450/year. Perth is approximately 25 minutes away and Kanata just over an hour. What begins as a quiet escape may soon feel like the place your days were always meant to begin.

I have listed a new property at 2 Gladstone Avenue in Smiths Falls. See details here

In the heart of Smiths Falls, just steps from cafés, parks, and the library across the street, this 1940 brick home blends the warmth of history with the ease of in town living. Its character is evident the moment you step inside, where rich millwork and the glow of hardwood refinished in 2025 set a welcoming tone. The living room centres on a wood fireplace waiting to be certified and brought back into daily use. The formal dining room and practical galley kitchen create a comfortable flow, with direct access to the attached garage. A three piece bath and a front office with their own exterior entrance provide a rare setup for professionals who need a private workspace. Upstairs, sunlight gathers in the second level sunroom, an inviting retreat for work, reading, or warm summer nights. The large primary bedroom offers two closets and a dressing area. Down the hall, you'll find two additional spacious bedrooms and a generous three piece bath. The unfinished basement, reached from an interior stairway or through a hatch in the garage, houses the utilities and offers ample storage. Hedges frame the home's front entrance, lending a splash of greenery to its walkable downtown setting. Steady, consistent updates have supported the home's long life. The roof was replaced around 2023, the chimney shaft and brickwork were replaced in 2022. The newer natural gas boiler provides efficient radiant heat through the existing radiator system. Inside, major repainting was completed this year along with the install of a brand new garage door. This is a home for those who value heritage are looking to make the most of this great downtown location.

I have listed a new property at 00 Christie Lake North Shore Road in Tay Valley. See details here

At the corner of Christie Lake Road and Christie Lake North Shore Road lies a one-acre parcel of land, open to the sun and waiting for a new beginning. Clear and level, with hydro running along the property line, it offers both simplicity and possibility for those ready to build. Included with the sale is a second property directly across the road - a small, strategically positioned parcel at the bend where Christie Lake Road becomes Althorpe Road. Perfect for signage or a pair of billboards, it also offers excellent potential for a garden, seasonal market stand, or other creative roadside venture. With steady cottage-country traffic heading toward Christie Lake and Bobs Lake, visibility here is unmatched. The beauty of this offering is in its placement. Ten minutes west, the shimmering waters of Christie Lake invite with a boat launch that makes summer days easy and carefree. Ten minutes east, Perth welcomes with its heritage streets, markets, and restaurants. Highway 7 is just five minutes away, connecting you quickly to larger centres, while the quiet rhythm of country life remains intact. Nearby golf courses, winding trails, and woodland drives add to the appeal of a place where daily living and leisure naturally intertwine.Together, these two properties offer a blend of practicality and charm-a chance to build, create, and enjoy in the beautiful Tay Valley.