WELLINGTON WEST IS HOT

The Wellington West area, now considered the city’s trendiest enclave, has come a long way. It’s become one of Ottawa’s hottest neighbourhoods, mixing new condo buildings with renovated working-class homes, and offering an upscale food and shopping distri

Location: 93 Java St. Asking price: $869,000 Key features: Four-bedroom inter-war home combines historic touches with contemporary updates, including original hardwood floors, an efficient floor plan, three bathrooms, finished basement plus backyard oasis. Centrally located, with schools, shops and restaurants within walking distance. Listing date: Nov. 30 MLS#: 1037183

Location: 119 Caroline Ave. Asking price: $599,000 Key features: Red brick home in the heart of Wellington West features full brick exterior, hardwood flooring, extra-deep lot and private backyard with deck. Updates include furnace and hot water tank in 2008, 40-year asphalt roof in 2008, electrical wiring in 2014 and windows in 2015. Easy walk to Parkdale Market, public transit (including new LRT station), many shops and restaurants.

Listing date: Feb. 9 MLS#: 1042617

Location: 53 Hamilton Ave. N. Asking price: $749,900 Key features: Single family home, with full exterior and interior redesign, located in an eclectic community. The makeover used trendsetting design and materials to provide a custom-designed living space, opening up walls to improve sight lines and enhance the connection from the new kitchen to the dining room. Close to desirable Westboro, Wellington West and Hintonburg.

Listing date: Nov. 16 MLS#: 1035295

Location: 394 Mayfair Ave. Asking price: $1,265,000 Key features: Contemporary, comfortable 2,399-square-foot-home, designed by Barry Hobin, includes high quality upgrades and finishes, including hardwood floors throughout, open living and dining room with terrace doors to front porch, granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting and pullout storage. Family room includes gas fireplace. With three bedrooms, patio doors leading to tiered deck, and full bath and laundry on second level. Master bedroom includes walk-in and en suite with double sinks, granite counter, luxury soaker tub and separate shower.

Listing date: Feb. 13 MLS#: 1043310

Location: 600 Parkdale Ave. Asking price: $649,000 Key features: Move-in ready hipster-chic home, with a relaxed contemporary style, located close to all Wellington West has to offer. Includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, cove ceilings, hardwood floors, living room with decorative fireplace. Separate dining room overlooks backyard with access to rear enclosed porch. Updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, mosaic backsplash and granite counters. Master bedroom includes custom-designed wardrobe. Finished basement offers family room, three-piece bathroom, cold storage and laundry. Fenced backyard includes cedar fence, cedar deck, stone patio and gardens. Full list of upgrades available.

Listing date: Feb. 2 MLS#: 1041999