Spacious, sun-filled, luxurious & elegant. This WATERFRONT residence sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a PRESTIGIOUS enclave & backs onto the Green Valley Inlet of the Rideau Canal. At 4,600+ sf, this exquisite home is well-suited for entertainment on many scales with GENEROUS-SIZED open-concept living areas on multiple levels. A show-stopping L&K custom cabinetry kitchen is truly a chef's delight with 6-burner Wolf stove, Sub-Zero fridge, double-drawer dishwasher, 10-ft ISLAND, coffee station, floor-to-ceiling showcase WINE CELLAR and a hidden pantry that is another kitchen unto itself with 2nd fridge & dishwasher, perfect for prep or keeping the mess away during a gathering. Retreat to the large primary suite that boasts a double shower, free-standing tub, double sink vanity, heated flooring, large walk-in closet & sunny balcony - perfect for morning coffee. 4 bdrs, 5 baths, 3 fireplaces, an over-sized 2-car garage, multiple balconies & a fully finished walk-out basement to the back & side decks that provide direct views of the water. Separate furnaces & a/c units for each level provide maximum comfort. The magnificent wall of windows in the SOUTH-FACING family room, office & 2-storey GREAT ROOM overlook the water & let the sun pour in all day long. Additional highlights include a HOME THEATRE, ART GALLERY, LIBRARY, 2nd floor laundry/craft space with skylights, patio with natural gas hook-up, SMART LIGHTING, SONOS & alarm system. Meticulously maintained and renovated with QUALITY craftsmanship and high-end DESIGN FORWARD finishes. With an exceptional layout & inviting spaces, this home offers elevated urban living on the water. A private dock allows you to paddle up to your backyard and through the Rideau Canal waterways. Superb location across from the trails through the experimental farm and arboretum that lead to Dow's Lake. Convenient shopping along Baseline or Merivale. Minutes to Carleton University, Civic Hospital & downtown Ottawa.