Your perfect cottage escape or year-round retreat awaits! Set on 6.2 private acres with waterfront on the historic Rideau Canal system and access to a wonderful selection of nearby lakes, this spacious, bright and beautifully maintained property offers the best of peaceful country living just minutes from Westport. What sets it apart: you're on one of the few lakes forming part of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage waterway. From your own shoreline you can set out by boat and navigate the interconnected lakes and locks all the way to Ottawa, passing the historic Chaffey's Locks along the way. Few properties offer this kind of legendary, wide-open boating access. Built to last, the home features durable, energy-efficient ICF construction paired with quality JELD-WEN windows that fill every room with natural light while keeping it comfortable in every season. A Canadian-made Napoleon propane gas stove can heat the entire home on its own cozy, efficient and dependable. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day in the inviting sunroom, or step outside onto the deck and take in the tranquility and privacy that surround you. A Generac system and three-bedroom septic add peace of mind, while the generous lot, complete with its own sand pit. Offers plenty of room to explore, relax and enjoy the outdoors. The lower level is full of potential, with impressive high ceilings and numerous windows creating a bright, inviting space ready to be finished to suit your needs. Think additional living space, recreation room, guest accommodations, home gym or hobby area. With privacy, Rideau Canal waterfront, acreage, abundant natural light and solid ICF construction, all close to the charming community of Westport and countless lakes, this property is a rare opportunity to create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. (id:24093)