PROPERTY DETAILS:
This exceptional property offers numerous upgrades and
unique features designed for comfort, efficiency, and
self-sufficient living. The kitchen features upgraded maple
cabinetry with custom pull-outs and large drawer banks
(2008). The home is equipped with a heat pump for heating
to -10C and air conditioning (2024), electric baseboard
heating, and a Napoleon wood stove.
The property benefits from a non-communicating Hydro-Québec
meter, a shallow well providing excellent spring water, a
Red Lion Premium shallow well jet pump (2019), sediment
filtration system (2017), and UV purification system
(2021). Additional improvements include septic tank
extensions (2005) and upgraded covers (2025), municipal
septic inspection reports available (no anomalies reported
September 2025), sewage/sump pump for the lower-level
bathroom (2019), hot water tank (2018), roof (2017), deck
(2006), screened porch (2009), energy-efficient
dehumidifier (2025), and a quiet 3000W inverter generator
(2019).
Enjoy parking for 10+ vehicles and a remarkable location
with neighborhood access to the Gatineau River for swimming
or paddling, as well as the Chelsea Voie Verte trail for
walking, cycling, and skiing. Minutes from local amenities.
SECONDARY BUILDING:
Built in 2014, this impressive 28' x 36' secondary building
features a pine board-and-batten exterior and quality
energy-efficient construction. It includes a concrete slab
with R20 insulation on a 6 foot deep frost wall, 11", R42
Rockwool insulated walls, R66 roof insulation, 10-foot main
floor walls, cathedral ceilings, metal roof, quality wood
windows, and electrical baseboard/convector heating. The
building offers excellent versatility with a loft area,
cold storage space, and durable construction. The interior
and exterior will be cleared, leaving the building with
bare walls.
GARDEN & OUTDOOR FEATURES:
A true gardener's paradise! The property has been
maintained without pesticides, herbicides, or chemicals for
over 25 years. The approximately 50' x 60' fenced garden
includes custom gates, irrigation piping, raised garden
beds, an in-ground garden area, arbors, trellises, compost
bins, rain barrels, and storage areas.
The garden features asparagus, raspberry canes, rhubarb,
culinary herbs, perennial flowers, and mature plantings.
The garden has historically produced approximately
700-1,000 lbs of vegetables per season. Garden inclusions
are offered as is and require ongoing maintenance due to
natural elements.
SOLAR BACKUP SYSTEM:
The property includes a solar energy collection and
emergency backup system installed between 2022 and 2023,
featuring Renogy inverter/charger, lithium batteries,
charge controllers, and solar panels. The system supports
essential elements during power outages, including the well
pump, sump pump, refrigerator, heat pump, and selected
outlets. The quiet generator can be used to recharge the
batteries during extended outages or periods without
sunlight.