SOME ’PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

If you’re looking to live in a relaxed atmosphere, amid plenty of natural beauty, you may want to give the town of Arnprior — affectionately dubbed the Town of Two Rivers — a closer look. Here Kelly Roesler shows us a few homes listed for sale recently on

181 ELGIN ST. W.

Asking price: $459,900 Key features: This four-bedroom, two-storey Victorian-era home is completely renovated, with ninefoot ceilings on the main level and second floor, hardwood floors in the living room (plus gas fireplace), eat-in kitchen with granite counters, breakfast island, and original wooden staircase. Situated on a large lot with attached insulated workshop including separate office space that could also serve as a fifth bedroom. Spacious yard includes two storage sheds, and extensive deck. Listing date: July 15 MLS: 1022060

325 FAIR BROOKE COURT

Asking price: $194,900 Key features: Bright, open three-bedroom unit located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Home features hardwood floors and large windows in living and dining room, foyer, updated kitchen with glass backsplash and large island overlooking the dining room. Large master bedroom includes cheater en suite. With fully finished basement, plus family room and den. Patio doors lead to large deck and fenced yard. Close to schools, shopping, parks and 417 access. Listing date: Aug. 31 MLS: 1027464

119 DUNCAN DR. NE

Asking price: $519,900 Key features: Two-storey, threeplus-one-bedroom home built in 2001 on large treed lot. Includes four bathrooms, hardwood flooring and plenty of natural light throughout, living area with vaulted ceilings, main floor office, in-ground saltwater pool, plus fully finished basement. Located 25 minutes from Kanata. Listing date: Sept. 23 MLS: 1023231

12 MULVIHILL CRESCENT

Asking price: $549,900 Key features: Four-bedroom home with addition includes formal living room opening up to sunken, window-filled family room, oversized master bedroom with en suite, warm kitchen with all appliances, and deck featuring scenic views. With easy access to the Ottawa River, plus landing and stairs to the Madawaska River. Located 30 minutes from Kanata. Listing date: June 1 MLS: 1014606

15 LENA ST.

Asking price: $1,150,000 Key features: Four-bedroom, four-bath, 3,756-square-foot waterfront home features elaborate oak spiral stairwell encased in a stone turret, a grand room for entertaining, gourmet kitchen, theatre room, built-in sound system, electric blinds, sauna, built-in shelving, wet bar, three decks, and private dock with powerboat. Listing date: April 22 MLS: 1007359