146 Carbine Road

Incredible, spacious, timber frame home nestled harmoniously in expansive mature hardwood woodland of ~four acres. A nature-lovers delight in all seasons. 2004 addition, cohesively architect designed, extended the rich timbered interior to create warm open spaces. flooded w natural light. Unhindered views of surrounding mature oak & maple forest, untouched by commercial cutting for 40+ yrs. The canopy of green falls away in autumn framing home in a wash of oranges and yellows. Winter season exposes panoramic views across the snow-covered Ottawa Valley w the Gatineau hills in the distance to the north-east. Original Home was fashioned around Normericas Stoney model in 1996, employing clear finest B.C. White Pine timbers and pioneered the use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) construction, 6" thick structural panels providing an Rvalue of R30 and R40 in the walls and roof respectively. More recently, new shingles: 2019; new propane furnace: 2018, greenhouse added: 2020 New Water Purification & Softener System added: 2019. Accessible for ground level access (stairs to other levels) the home would be great for multi-generational living. Acreage may provide potential for an ancillary living unit under recent zoning changes. From beautiful scenery, detached 16'x20' workshop to the abundance of outdoor spaces, this home is intelligently designed for savouring country life. Walk up to trails at High Lonesome Nature Reserve, garden in your own wonderful greenhouse & expansive gardens, or simply enjoy a relaxing drink on your back deck/porch or basking in the warmth of the sun in your solarium. This forested retreat is offered ~5 minutes of Pakenham, ~15 minutes of health/education/shopping/food amenities of Arnprior or Almonte, only ~ 30 min of the Ottawa/Kanata Shopping and Business centers. Pls note MPAC calculations give impression of much of home below grade when, in fact, it is really only partially below grade at back left (south/west).