OPPORTUNITIES IN ORLÉANS

In the market for a comfortable home in a charming Ottawa suburb? Orléans offers welcoming, character-rich neighbourhoods and a mix of condos and homes for sale, ranging from about $200,000 to $500,000. Kelly Roesler profiles a few homes listed for sale r

Location: 1572 Champneuf Dr. SE Asking price: $398,500 Key features: Modernized threebedroom, three-bath home on a quiet street, within walking distance of several schools, parks and shops. Features ceramic flooring on main level, hardwood in upstairs hallway and master bedroom with fresh ensuite, new vanity, granite undermount sink plus separate shower, new light fixtures, revamped kitchen overlooking hedged yard and deck, adjacent to family room with woodburning fireplace. Other upgrades include driveway and front interlock, PVC windows, patio doors, roof and furnace. Listing date: July 4 MLS: 1019287

Location: 329 Fernleaf Crescent Asking price: $324,900 Key features: Three-bedroom house in Queenswood Heights South neighbourhood, close to parks, schools and shopping. Includes hardwood floors in living room, dining room and bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space, and stairs and hallway carpeting. Master bedroom with upgraded ensuite. On a large corner lot, with mature trees, interlock back patio, workshop and storage shed.

Listing date: May 26 MLS: 1013835

Location: 532 Lawler Crescent Asking price: $279,900 Key features: Well-maintained end unit in the heart of Orléans sits on large, irregular lot with no rear neighbours. Three-bedroom home converted into two master bedrooms, with hardwood throughout the main and second floors, an oversized backyard with deck, featuring several large windows allowing sunlight throughout the house, with custom window blinds and two storage sheds included. Family-oriented area is within walking distance of Petrie Island Beach.

Listing date: May 17 MLS: 1011731

Location: 1576 Verchere St. Asking price: $369,900 Key features: Five-bedroom, fourbathroom, move-in-ready house on a single corner lot with mature trees. Hardwood flooring throughout, with carpeted stairs, and master bedroom addition above garage. Finished basement includes kitchen, bedroom and full bath. Kitchen and bathrooms renovated, family room expanded. Also features fenced backyard — perfect for families and pets — and potential for in-law suite.

Listing date: May 5 MLS: 1009666

Location: 298 Elderberry Terrace Asking price: $329,900 Key features: Entirely renovated, move-in-ready single-family home with open-concept layout, new kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood floors throughout the main level, with flat painted ceilings featuring many pot lights. Roof, PVC windows, furnace and central air maintained. Lower level: family room, bedroom/den, full bath and plenty of storage. Listing date: April 29 MLS: 1008526