612 Besserer Street

4003 - Sandy Hill, Lower Town - Sandy Hill, K1N 6C9

$1,499,000

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 20 days ago · MLS® X13845540

About this home

This home is a rare find in Sandy Hill! 2012 Executive custom built home boasting 5 bedrooms and 6 baths. This exceptional residence is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on an elevated vantage point with a view of the Rideau River. A secluded location yet in the heart of Sandy Hill. Meticulous craftsmanship and upscale finishes are evident. Sophistication & luxury shine throughout this elegant home. Expansive principle rooms, oversized windows, rich site-finished hardwood, grand second level features 10' ceilings, elegant cultured stone gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with induction stove (2023), stainless appliances, maple cabinetry, butler & walk-in pantries, intelligent storage, jacuzzi tub in primary ensuite, updated lighting, 2 generous balconies, exterior roll shutters (2022), etc. Thoughtfully curated to offer both comfort & functionality. The main level of this home offers a great opportunity for a home office, a nanny suite or guest quarters with its separate entrance. Though currently used as a family home, zoning allows for a duplex or triplex. This home could be converted with minimal renos. The upper two levels, accessed through the front door, offer a foyer, living room, dining, kitchen, pantry, laundry, 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths with 2 being ensuites. One balcony off the living room & the other off the primary bedroom. The main level can enter through the back yard. It is comprised of a very large flex room with a murphy bed and built-in cabinetry, a bedroom, walk-in closet, full bath & laundry. The lower level can be accessed through the garage & consists of a massive open room and full bath. Floor plan attached. Covered back porch overlooking private, fully fenced yard. $68K for new retaining wall in 2025. Updated back porch in 2024. New furnace in 2023. Minutes to Strathcona Park, Ottawa University, Centretown, Rideau Sports Centre, grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, etc.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
3-Storey
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
33.01 × 98.9 ft
Basement
Finished, Full
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$17,166 (2026)
Neighbourhood
4003 - Sandy Hill
Municipality
Lower Town - Sandy Hill
Price per sq ft
~$353

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (basement), 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 2-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (third), 1 × 5-piece (third)
Rooms
15 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Auto Garage Door Remote

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
3-Storey
Exterior
Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Shingles
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
South
Outdoor
Patio, Shed

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Inside Entry

Lot

Size
33.01 × 98.9 ft

More

Possession
TBD
Nearby
Cul de Sac/Dead End, Fenced Yard, Park
Cross street
Besserer Street & Wurtemburg Street

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
OfficeGround5 × 7.04 m (16'5" × 23'1")
LaundryGround
BedroomGround3.23 × 4.06 m (10'7" × 13'4")
Living RoomSecond5.66 × 5.23 m (18'7" × 17'2")
KitchenSecond3.56 × 4.32 m (11'8" × 14'2")
Dining RoomSecond3.05 × 4.32 m (10' × 14'2")
Family RoomSecond7.06 × 4.95 m (23'2" × 16'3")
Primary BedroomThird5.08 × 4.19 m (16'8" × 13'9")
BedroomThird4.32 × 3.48 m (14'2" × 11'5")
BedroomThird3.51 × 2.77 m (11'6" × 9'1")
BedroomThird3.61 × 2.9 m (11'10" × 9'6")
RecreationBasement6.81 × 5.99 m (22'4" × 19'8")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 uOttawa LRT1.6 km
  • 🚇 Rideau LRT1.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 42 cafés and restaurants, 11 parks, 9 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Metro (750 m). Nearest park: Besserer Park (50 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • École élémentaire publique Mauril-Bélanger French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 30%
    7 min walk
  • École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Anne Catholic · French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 81%
    11 min walk
  • École Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel French · Private11 min walk
  • York Street Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 65%, math 20%
    12 min walk

Secondary

  • École secondaire publique De la Salle French14 min walk
  • MacDonald-Cartier Academy Private16 min walk
  • Éducation sans frontiers - éte17 min walk

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

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Who lives here postal area K1N

Owners / renters
24% / 76%
Median household income
$64,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
9%
Homes
4% detached, 49% high-rise
Commute by transit
23%
Population
26,639

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.5%, Arabic 1.3%, Spanish 0.9%, Somali 0.6%.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario).

Living here

Commute

To downtown Ottawa: 2 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

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Short-term rentals

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