390 Buena Vista Rd

Rockcliffe Park

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Historic English Country Manor style residence

Special Features

• This stately stone and stucco residence, located in the heart of Rockcliffe Park, is reminiscent of the English country manor. Originally designed by famed British architect A.J. Hazelgrove in 1932 for the grand-daughters of the lumber baron Henry Franklin Bronson, this stunning residence was completely renovated and expanded to over 8000 sq.ft. in 2007 by Ottawa architect Barry Hobin. The interiors were expertly designed by one of the new owners with exquisite attention to details and historic integrity. The result is a home of a quality and of beauty that are exceedingly rare. This is indeed one of the finest houses ever to be offered for sale in Ottawa.
• Set on a 124 ft. x 200 ft. lot, the manor is surrounded by a modern interpretation of the English garden, the masterful work of Canada's foremost landscape architect, Ron Holbrook. Grand garden parties are accommodated with ease amid the extensive, beautifully illuminated gardens, walk ways, orchestra pad, pavilion, water features and the large terrace which is crowned by a pergola with shading blinds.
• Elegant entertaining and cozy living have been the inspiration for the interior use of space and appointments. Everything in the house is respectful of the 1930's period and of the first architect's predilection for the Arts and Craft movement. Throughout, there are subtle reminders, adapted to modern living and tastes of that creative period, such as drapes and wall finishes of William Morris' designs. Morris is widely acknowledged as the father of the Arts and Craft movement in England and North America and this house is a testament to his creed: "Have nothing in your home which you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful".
• A superb balance between the useful and the beautiful is evident all through this 5 bedroom home, from the spacious halls with textured finishes to the stained glass windows in the grand staircase, from the rich Venetian silk window treatment in the large living room and sunroom to the quarter sawn oak floors. Three wood-burning fireplaces adorned with superb limestone mantels, two of which were hand-carved in France, create wonderful focal points in the formal dining and living rooms as well as in the second floor library.
• One of the most striking features of this property is the Oakleaf glass conservatory which projects from the kitchen into the enclosed morning garden with its boxwood, fountain and graceful array of flowering, columnar apple trees. Custom built in the UK, and hand-finished on location, the design is truly a work of art which exudes warmth and allows enjoyment of the outdoors all year round.
• The adjoining chef-friendly Downsview kitchen is state-of-the-art, with a Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf range, Sub-Zero wine cooler and stainless steel Miele coffee maker. Warm natural grey-gold Jerusalem limestone graces the counters and the floors here and in different sections of the home. The floors are heated for added comfort. A practical Downsview butler's pantry is conveniently located next to the dining room which features beautiful paneling, a fireplace and a large bay window.
• The three full bathrooms are individually appointed with a remarkable attention to fine details that include Waterwork marble tiles and fixtures, a black crystal chandelier, an Urban Archeology polished nickel Mercer bath and lighting sconces; everything speaks of impeccable style and uncompromising standards of quality, durability and beauty.
• The same high standards apply to the ca. 1000 bottle wine cellar, the spacious surround-sound cinema, the fully-equipped gym, and the three powder rooms. The house is serviced with 400 amps electricity, is Control 4 smart wired which allows for remote and local monitoring of lights, gates, heating and security, enhanced with exterior security cameras.
• To the discriminating buyer, this manor is an investment in a quality of life that is beyond ordinary...