New listing - eXp Realty Brokerage
133 Balmoral Place
French Country Style Home
on a rare severable 1 acre lot
in Alta Vista, Ottawa
$3.2M
1. Welcome to 133 Balmoral Place
Welcome to your Faircrest Heights Alta Vista dream residence.
Set on a coveted 1.02 acre cul-de-sac lot in the prestigious Faircrest Heights enclave of Alta Vista, this masterfully crafted 4,200-square-foot custom French country-style residence offers an extraordinary blend of sophistication and modern refinement. With 4+1 bedrooms and 6 elegantly appointed bathrooms, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to meet the highest standards of luxury living.
Perfect for discerning buyers or embassy accommodations, this 1999 home exudes timeless elegance while offering the latest in contemporary comfort and convenience.
Explore the extensive list of exceptional features below...
2. Top 10 outstanding features of this residence
1. Grand Open Foyer
Bathed in natural light, this home features expansive windows that flood the interiors with warmth and brilliance, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout.
2. French Chef's Kitchen
Designed for culinary excellence, this kitchen boasts top-of-the-line premium appliances and a thoughtfully designed, spacious layout, ideal for crafting gourmet meals and hosting unforgettable family gatherings or grand entertaining events.
3. Wrought Iron Bannisters
Elegant wrought iron railings and bannisters, complemented by charming exterior Juliet balconies, all of which infuses timeless French Country character, warmth and sophistication to this property.
4. Three Stunning Fireplaces
This exceptional home showcases three distinct fireplaces (one set being double sided), each mantel with its own unique charm and character, adding warmth and elegance to the living spaces. Additionally, the basement's recreation room features a freestanding gas fireplace, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere for relaxation and entertainment.
5. Spacious Primary Bedroom
with an abundance of sunlight, high ceilings, large walk-in and 5 piece ensuite
6. Heated Salt-Water Pool
Nestled discreetly behind towering evergreens and adjacent to the spacious 10' x 12' gazebo, the heated 40-foot Mountain Lake saltwater pool creates a serene private oasis. Perfectly designed for both relaxation and entertainment, this luxurious retreat is easily accessible from the basement walk-out or the expansive, maintenance-free Trex rear deck. For added convenience, a seamless mesh-networking Wi-Fi system ensures high-speed internet access throughout the backyard, allowing you to stay connected while enjoying your outdoor sanctuary in style.
7. Ample Secure Parking
The triple garages, accessible via a driveway extending north from the elegant circular front driveway, provide abundant space and unparalleled convenience. Each garage bay features its own remote door opener, ensuring effortless access and functionality. Additionally, the expansive driveways offer ample parking for at least 8 vehicles, making this property ideal for hosting gatherings or accommodating multiple cars with ease.
8. Award Winning Garden!
This exceptional property, formerly a tree nursery, was purchased from the NCC in 1997. It was densely wooded with a diverse mix of ash, elm, apple, crabapple, beech, maple, and evergreens, with minimal undergrowth. The homeowners meticulously developed the hardscaping according to a master plan, earning multiple prestigious gardening awards.
The home has been showcased in Ottawa’s renowned house and garden tours, including the May Court Hospice’s celebrated Home for the Holidays and the IODE’s House and Garden Tour. For both events, the Ottawa Citizen highlighted this stunning property on the front pages of its Style Weekly Homes section. The original landscape master plan was designed by the acclaimed firm of McKinnon-Reid, further underscoring the property’s exceptional pedigree and timeless appeal.
The garden features a winding 20' rock stream flowing into a large koi pond (fish not included), rich floral displays with rare plants and fruit trees. There are multiple seating areas throughout as well as a greenhouse (see details below). This garden has served as a popular destination for garden tours from Montreal and southern Ontario. It offers a unique blend of a country estate within the City. The buyers will have the freedom to customize the garden according to their preferences, incorporating their signature themes or even potentially adding a tennis court (or a pair of increasingly popular pickleball courts).
9. Rogers Glass Greenhouse
Crafted by Rogers Greenhouse of Brampton, Ontario, renowned as Canada’s premier builder of glass greenhouses, this exquisite structure exemplifies superior craftsmanship and timeless design. Trusted by discerning clients, including the gardeners of the Governor General of Canada's property, Rogers 9' x 7' Greenhouse is enhanced with premium features such as the Bayliss Auto Vent Opener. This greenhouse makes proper climate control easy, ensuring an ideal environment for cultivating your favorite plants. A true masterpiece, it adds both beauty and value to this exceptional property.
10. Great Opportunity for You to Reduce Your Purchase Price!
The eastern portion of this expansive 1.02-acre lot may be severable, as confirmed by a 2023 NovaTech consulting report. This unique opportunity could allow you to effectively reduce your purchase price by more than $700,000 while still retaining a generous backyard with the existing pool, gazebo and Trex deck on the remaining 2/3-acre lot - affording you strategic financial flexibility with little compromise. Ask listing agent for details.
Bonus Feature #11. A beautifully finished basement
Perfect for both kids and adults, the beautifully finished basement is highlighted by generous ceiling heights and versatile spaces, including a dedicated pool-table area (pool-table included), a fitness equipment zone, and a fifth bedroom (without closet). A full four-piece bathroom adds convenience, while direct walk-out access to the backyard leads to the heated saltwater pool and gazebo, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Additionally, the approximate 1,600 square feet of measured finished basement plus extensive storage areas, ensuring ample space for all your needs.
Bonus Feature #12. Two movies shot at 133 Balmoral Place
This distinguished home has served as a captivating backdrop for two Alliance Entertainment television movies: "My Mother's Secret" (2012) and "The Perfect Boss" (2013), both available for family streaming on Prime. The home's timeless elegance and cinematic appeal have made it a star in its own right.
5. 3D Dollhouse & Google Map Directions
6. Floor plans with both imperial & metric measurements
Main Floor
Second Floor
Basement Floor
About the Measurements
Best efforts were taken by "Next Door Photos" to accurately calculate all room measurements by laser but these, as well as all lot measurements, should be deemed approximate and for illustrative purposes only. The first and second floors measure approximately 4,200 square feet (390 sq.m) of above-grade space and the basement approximately 1,600 sq.ft. (148 sq.m) of finished space plus considerable basement storage space.
No representations or warranties made by eXp regarding room or land measurements.
7. Updates & upgrades since built in 1999
This home has always been very well maintained!
- Driveway paved in 2001
- A large 5 ft deep crushed stone dry-well at exit of walk-out basement was installed for flood control and has functioned to perfection
- Salt water Pool installed 2002
- Waterfall, stream and pond installed by Yards Unlimited in 2008
- New home security system installed 2011
- New long life Metal roof, installed in 2013 directly over top of shingle roof - double the efficiency and protection
- Upgraded insulation in 2013 brought the attic from R40 to R60 rating
- New high-end efficiency furnace installed in 2015 with variable flame and variable fan and electronic air filter - inspected in fall 2024 and confirmed to be in perfect working condition
- Replaced sump-pump as a precautionary measure in 2016 (after 17 years)
- New central air conditioner 2016, integrated with high end furnace and thermostat
- New rented water heater (HWT) 2016
- Main door automatic garage door opener replaced in 2016
- Spectacular new Trex deck installed in 2017, virtually maintenance free, engineered for loads of up to 100 lbs per square inch (and held over 100 people during a Water Garden and Pond Tour event in June 2017)
- Note: home’s exterior is largely maintenance free
- Bee hive installed (not included) and additional pollinator plants were added to the garden in 2019
- Rogers Greenhouses of Brantford - 9' x 7' installed in 2021
- Poolside Gazebo installed in 2021
- Pavement redone in front of garage in 2023
- New pool liner - installed in 2014
- New pool variable speed pump added in 2018
- New pool water heater installed in 2018
- New pool salt-chlorinator added in 2024
- New wall oven installed in 2022
- New smoke detectors with carbon monoxide detection added in 2023
Many receipts and warranty documents available
8. Property Taxes 2024
$14,830
9. Inclusions & Exclusions
Included appliances, etc. :
- Stainless Steel (SS) KitchenAid refrigerator
- 36" Five burner Dacor Gas Cooktop
- SS KitchenAid Built-in Oven
- SS Bosch Dishwasher
- Large SS Frigidaire refrigerator and freezer in mud-room
- Whirlpool Washer and Dryer
- All existing light fixtures and ceiling fans
- All built-in affixed shelving
- All blinds and window coverings except Dining Room
- Dining Room Chandelier
- Home security system
- Pool table
- Rogers Greenhouses in Brantford Ontario - 9' x 7'
- Large Gazebo
- Garden Lutyen style wooden benches
- All salt-water pool accessories, variable speed pump, pool heater, salt chlorinator
- Waterfall, stream and pond by Yards Unlimited (pump and pond equipment negotiable)
- Precautionary sump-pump
- 3 garage automatic door openers & remotes
- Garage built-in shelving
- Smoke & Carbon monoxide detectors
Exclusions:
- Panasonic Microwave
- Dining Room blinds and window coverings
- Hot Water Tank (stays but it is a rental)
- Bee Hive
- Koi fish
- All garden statues
- Furniture in Gazebo
- Metal benches and chairs in garden
- All basement fitness equipment
- Backyard Wire-Mesh Wi-Fi equipment is negotiable in "as-is" condition
10. Summer & Winter Solstice - Sunrise/Sunset
Longest and shortest days of the year - sunshine arcs
11. Enjoy the many lifestyle amenities available throughout Ottawa, all easily accessible from your new home
12. Contact me or your agent today for a private viewing
Andre Major
Broker, Shareholder, CCIM, MBA
eXp Realty, Brokerage
eXp ICON Agent awarded in 2023
Top 1% of over 85,000 agents Worldwide
47 years of experience matters!
613-262-0606
andre@andremajor.com (please click here to send me an email)
Other Notes
This extraordinary property, along with 15 other homes on nearby Norwood Avenue in the highly sought-after Faircrest Heights neighborhood, is located adjacent to the VIA Rail passenger train corridor. It’s important to note that only Ottawa-Toronto passenger trains circulate through this corridor — never commercial freight trains. These shorter and quieter trains, typically consisting of only 5 or 6 cars, not only pass by infrequently each day, but also travel at significantly reduced speeds as they are approaching or leaving the Ottawa Train Station, which is located less than 2 kms away.
An informal survey of neighborhood homeowners confirms that the presence of the train corridor, which long predates the development of the Alta Vista area, has zero impact on their quality of life or peaceful enjoyment of their homes. For further details on passenger train schedules and trip frequency, please visit: VIA Rail Schedules.
Additionally, on the nearby Riverside Hospital campus, located on the other side of the VIA Rail corridor, construction is underway for the Schlegel Village retirement home project. This development adds to the area’s needed community services. It will soon be offering the aging baby-boomer generation new quality retirement residence facilities. For more information, please visit: Schlegel Villages - Riverbank Terrace.
Sample of my recent MLS sales activity
