Welcome to Waterford on the Rideau, a unique riverside community nestled along the banks of the Rideau River. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa, this exceptional setting offers the perfect balance of nature, privacy, and convenience. This beautifully maintained detached bungalow with a double car garage impresses from the moment you step inside. Large windows flood the home with natural light, highlighting the generous room sizes, abundant storage, and the inviting open concept design. The main level features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, a bright kitchen, dining area, and a welcoming living room centered around a gas fireplace. The kitchen offers a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the charming front porch, the perfect place to start your day. Solidly built and all brick, this bungalow provides timeless quality along with the benefit of a walkout lower level. Step out onto the large balcony to take in beautiful sunsets, complete with a remote controlled awning that deploys in minutes, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. From here you can also catch a lovely glimpse of the river. River access is just across the street. The private yard is framed by mature hedges and landscaped with perennial gardens. Patio stones and a hot tub installed in 2020 create a peaceful outdoor retreat. The fully finished walkout lower level delivers the space everyone wants. You will find a spacious family room featuring another gas fireplace, a generous bedroom with a walk in closet, a full 3 piece bathroom, and abundant space for storage, a workshop, and wine room. Residents enjoy access to a private dock where swimming, kayaking, and boating can become part of everyday life, or simply relax by the water and take in the birds and wildlife. Set within a well established neighborhood close to endless amenities, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy comfort, community, and nature all in one remarkable location. Book your showing today.