Set on a PRIVATE, TREE-LINED 70' X 120' LOT in sought-after Alta Vista, this distinctive 4-BEDROOM, 4-BATHROOM detached home combines architectural character with exceptional flexibility. Distinctive rooflines, generous windows and thoughtfully separated living spaces make this an inviting home for both lively gatherings and quiet everyday moments. A welcoming foyer opens to a bright, generously proportioned living room with hardwood flooring and expansive windows; the adjoining dining area features a beautiful bay window and decorative columns, perfect for everyday meals and entertaining. Nearby, the Laurysen eat-in kitchen offers white cabinetry, ample counters, a stainless steel range and dishwasher and garden views. Off the central hall, an exceptionally spacious FAMILY ROOM provides a separate lounge, home office or studio, with a convenient exterior entrance. A powder room and an additional entry complete the main level. Upstairs, the PRIMARY SUITE showcases SOARING CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, Brazilian cherry hardwood, a connected sitting room through French doors and a 5-PIECE ENSUITE with a soaker tub and separate shower. 1 additional bedroom and the sitting room include an impressive vaulted-ceiling space with direct access to a shared 4-piece bathroom, ideal for family or guests. TWO FULL UPPER-LEVEL BATHROOMS and a dedicated SECOND-FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM add everyday comfort. The FINISHED LOWER LEVEL features a generous recreation room, a fourth bedroom, a 3-piece bathroom with SECOND LAUNDRY, and an additional flexible room for work or storage. A separate exterior entrance adds versatility for extended family living. Outside, mature trees, extensive stonework and lush gardens create a peaceful, private setting, complemented by a single-car garage and driveway parking. Directly across from Cunningham Woods (also known as Cunningham Park), and near Grasshopper Hill Park, the home offers easy access to CHEO, The Ottawa Hospital, schools, transit and downtown Ottawa. (id:2493)