Exceptional waterfront home on the south shore of Big Rideau Lake, in the Township of Rideau Lakes - the most coveted waterfront address in Eastern Ontario. Located on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal system. 60 mins from Ottawa/Kingston; 15 mins from the amenities in Perth/Smiths Falls. Big Rideau Lake is the largest in the Rideau system - 32km long & 6km wide, with fishing, recreational activities, premier boating & direct access to 202km of waterway between Ottawa & Kingston. Nestled in serene Bests Bay, this executive custom-built brick home offers ~3,000 sq ft of well-designed living space on a 1.66-acre lot with 150 ft of private waterfront. Ideal for family living & entertaining. 4 large bedrooms on the upper floor, master with ensuite bathroom, large walk-in closet, lake-facing patio; 2nd bathroom with shower & jacuzzi. On the main level, the large main entrance hall opens to a large dine-in kitchen. Dining room is directly off the kitchen area as is separate office. Large windows afford magnificent views of sunsets across the lake; a fireplace makes for cozy winter evenings. Mudroom located off the side entry; spacious attached 2-car garage, powder room located in the mud room. Sunny 3-season porch overlooks the lake. Floors mostly hardwood on main level. Lower level fully finished - large sliding doors walk out to the lake; full bathroom with shower & 4-person working sauna, 2 double-door built-in storage cupboards in hall with floor-ceiling shelving. Furnace room adds significant extra storage. Stunning spiral staircase connects the 3 levels of the home. Geothermal heat pump provides highly affordable heating & cooling; a Generac generator supplies uninterrupted power to entire dwelling in the event of interruption to primary supply. True waterfront luxury with private dock & boathouse. A rare opportunity to own a premier waterfront property in one of Eastern Ontario's most sought-after lakefront communities.
Under Contract:
Propane Tank
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Total Approx Floor Area:
2500-3000
Lot Depth:
109'33.2 m
Lot Frontage:
37'11.3 m
Lot Shape:
Irregular
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
4.0
Water supply:
Well
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
9
Heating type:
Heat Pump
Heating Fuel:
Other
Fireplaces:
2
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Finished with Walk-Out, Full
Fireplace Features:
Propane
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Alternative Power:
Other
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
6.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
TBD
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Assessment Year:
2025
Development Charges Paid:
Unknown
Taxes:
$8,686.44 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
2025
Leeds and Grenville
Rideau Lakes
820 - Rideau Lakes (South Elmsley) Twp
Waterfront
Central Vacuum, Air Exchanger, Sauna, Generator - Full
Year Round Living, Deck, Landscaped
Unknown
propane tanks
Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, central vac, air exchanger
Data was last updated July 10, 2026 at 08:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
44
Avg list price:
$689,450
Min list price:
$199,000
Max list price:
$2,350,000
Avg days on market:
48
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
128
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