The Perfect Family Home in Blackstone.
Few communities in Ottawa possess the beauty & serenity of Blackstone. Located west of Terry Fox Drive and south of the Ottawa-south hydro corridor, Blackstone is renowned for its numerous ponds, which provide kilometres’ worth of hiking trails all-year-round and serve as a sanctuary for birds during the summer. Numerous local parks provide convenient access to sports & recreation, while the Trans-Canada Trail – within a 10-minute bike ride – is a wonderful family entertainment option.
Simultaneously, Blackstone is located at the heart of a growing suburban area in Kanata South-Stittsville. Shopping and dining are abundant; the shopping plaza at Eagleson & Cope includes a Superstore, Metro, restaurants, and other amenities, while the Walmart supercentre at Fernbank & Terry Fox provides a myriad of additional shopping & dining options. And if these options aren’t enough, the T&T / Hazeldean Mall and Hazeldean Shopping Strip are a few minutes away.
It is in this peaceful community that you find 408 Gidran Circle – a luxury Cardel 46′ single situated on a rare oversized pie lot with over 8,300 sq. ft. That is a backyard roughly 3 times the size of a normal-sized 46′ single backyard! Needless to say, the possibilities are infinite: swimming pool, (half) basketball court, patio, home garden… there is space for everything. With ample space between neighbours, 408 Gidran has great sun & light exposure at all times of day. Last but not least, the home is situated on a peaceful, quiet street with very few neighbours.
Stepping inside, the home’s expansive size is immediately discernible. 408 Gidran Circle is a rare Cardel Ridgecrest model: one of the last Cardel 46′ singles to be built. The home is has nearly 37′ of interior rear width, roughly 3′ wider than typical Cardel 43′ singles and comparable in size to some luxury 50′ singles – such as HN’s Elmhurst model. A Cardel home of this size is hard to find in Blackstone, and that’s before considering the lot size.
The Ridgecrest features a classic three-part layout with formal living & dining rooms, along with a kitchen, breakfast, and great room at the rear. The feature staircase situated at the center of the home – directly beyond the entry – serves as a central anchor for the main floor. However, unlike other homes of this design style – typically featuring a curved staircase – the Ridgecrest features a straight U-shaped staircase, which complements the contemporary exterior elevation and design philosophy of this home.
The front living space includes a cathedral ceiling feature and is filled with light, thanks to an expansive picture window overlooking the front yard. The dining space includes south-facing side windows that provide incredible natural lighting, thanks to the lack of proximal side neighbours. Modern trim, light-tone walls and 5″ white oak engineered hardwood accentuate the home’s modern aesthetic, enhancing the brightness & volume of the first floor living spaces.
The chef’s kitchen includes LOTs of storage: with a pantry cabinet, walk-in pantry, and butler’s pantry, there are three separate types of pantries alone! The kitchen also includes extended-height cabinetry, granite counters, and is located adjacent to a massive breakfast area that could easily serve as a second dining room. The formal two-storey great room includes Cardel’s signature windows – these HUGE windows emphasize the grandeur of the space & provide great views of the backyard. The living room includes a cozy gas fireplace with stone tiling and a beam mantel.
A cozy home office with glass french doors, mudroom, and powder room round out the first floor. The two-car garage measures ~19′ 0″ wide with no occlusions or angled walls, making it easy to park two cars.
Upstairs, find an open central atrium with balcony overlooking the family room below. The primary bedroom is HUGE for a Cardel home – due to the larger home width – and includes a spacious walk-in closet and 5-pc ensuite w/ walk-in shower, soaker tub & dual sinks. Three additional bedrooms include large windows and share a main bathroom. The home also includes a laundry room on the second floor. The unfinished basement awaits your personal touch.
Interested in learning more or in making this unique home yours? Give Guan Guan a call today at 613-618-6437!
