I have listed a new property at 3840 Old Almonte Road in Carp - Huntley Ward. See details here

The Herb Garden is one of the Ottawa Valley's most established destination properties, a turn-key business with multiple revenue streams already in motion. Set on 14 landscaped acres, this is a rare chance to step into an enterprise that took decades to build. The wedding venue is the centrepiece. A premier name in the region, it draws couples from across Eastern Ontario for receptions of 75 to 100 guests inside a beautifully converted heritage barn, complete with bar and catering prep space. The Bergamot Barn houses bridal and groom suites plus a weather-proof indoor ceremony option, while landscaped grounds offer multiple outdoor ceremony sites and ample room for tented events at greater scale. Comfrey Cottage, the original homestead, operates as a gift shop and gallery, an additional retail touchpoint for visiting guests. A long-running nursery business adds a second income stream. Two heated greenhouses and a shaded structure supply herbs and perennials to a loyal customer base each spring, with clear runway to extend the season and grow through targeted marketing. A solar installation generates roughly $11,000 to $12,000 per year in supplemental income, with several years remaining on the contract. A four bedroom farmhouse on site provides owner or staff accommodation. Four historic barns and recent upgrades to key systems round out the infrastructure picture, an operationally sound asset, not a project. Established brand. Diversified income. Strong community roots. Properties like this almost never come to market. Contact the listing agents for revenue figures and a full information package.

I have listed a new property at 3840 Old Almonte Road in Carp - Huntley Ward. See details here

Some properties feel like they've been waiting for you. This is one of them. Set on 14 cultivated acres in the Ottawa Valley, The Herb Garden is a rare blend of home, working land, and quiet sanctuary. At the centre stands a welcoming four bedroom farmhouse, move-in ready, traditional in character, and warmed by thoughtful upgrades throughout. Three bedrooms and the principal living spaces sit on the main floor, with a private upper level bedroom or office tucked above. The lower level is a blank canvas, ready for additional living space, a studio, or generous storage. Step outside and the land unfolds in layers. Perennial gardens, lavender beds, fruit trees, and a meditative herb spiral, each shaped by years of artistry and care. Two heated greenhouses and a shaded structure support a long-established nursery with a loyal following, ready to operate as is or scale at your pace. Then there is the venue. The Herb Garden is one of the region's most sought after wedding properties. A grand heritage barn, beautifully converted, hosts receptions of 75 to 100 guests with full bar and catering prep. The Bergamot Barn provides bridal and groom suites and a weather-proof ceremony option. Comfrey Cottage, the original homestead, now serves as a charming gift shop and gallery. For larger gatherings, the grounds open generously for tented celebrations against a pastoral backdrop. Four historic barns, extensive infrastructure, and a history of careful investment make this a property as practical as it is poetic. The established businesses are yours to continue, expand, or simply enjoy as part of the inheritance. A property like this only comes along once. Live here. Build here. Settle in.

I have listed a new property at 119 Farren Lake Lane 22 in Tay Valley. See details here

The hard part is already done. Between 2019 and 2023, this Farren Lake cottage was rebuilt from the studs out, every surface, system, and finish. Maibec siding, metal roofs, all new windows and doors, white cedar ceilings, maple hardwood throughout, a quartz kitchen with new appliances, fresh plumbing, a 100 amp panel, and a WETT-certified wood stove. Walk in, light a fire, pour a drink. There is nothing left to do. The main cottage is a smartly laid out three-bedroom with a bright open living and dining area, plus a screened sunroom that runs the full lakeside of the building. The renovated bunkie has a Murphy bed, a two-piece bathroom, and its own attached workshop, perfect for guests, kids who want their own space, or anyone who wants a separate place to work on projects. Step out the door and the lake is right there. Twenty plus feet of water at the end of the dock, rocky natural shoreline, and the kind of clarity Farren Lake is known for. Excellent bass fishing, no public access, almost no boat traffic, only a handful of cottages past you on a quiet dead end road. Just you, the loons, and the occasional deer wandering through. Walking distance to River House Vineyard Winery. Forty minutes to Perth, ninety to Kingston, ninety to Ottawa. Cell booster on site handles video calls without breaking a sweat, and fiber internet is being installed by WTC Communications this year. Furnishings negotiable, making this an exceptionally easy turnkey purchase, whether you're moving in for the season or planning to share it with short-term guests. A renovated, deep-water Farren Lake cottage with a guest bunkie, in this condition, at this price, does not come up often. The ice is off the lake. The dock is in. Showings start now, and summer waits for no one.