$864,900
161 Ch. de la Rivière
Chelsea
Chelsea
Type
Two or more storey
Bedrooms
3
Living area
1605.97 PC
Bathrooms
2
MLS® 26656125
Property description
Character-filled Canadian home on 4 wooded acres in the heart of Chelsea. Warm and inviting property featuring 2 wood stoves, stunning stone walls, a welcoming kitchen, bright office space, and a finished basement with an infrared sauna. Unique atmosphere blending rustic charm and comfort. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Private lot surrounded by mature trees with private trails, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking tranquility. Large shed with electricity and built-in workbench, spacious woodshed holding up to 16 cords of wood, and an invisible dog fence covering 2 acres. A rare opportunity not to be missed!
Open houses
Sunday 31 May from 14:00 to 16:00Details
Located near
Highway, Golf, Hospital, Park - green area, Elementary school, Public transport, Bicycle path, Alpine skiing, Cross-country skiing, Daycare centre
Room dimension
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Floor covering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallway | 1st level/Ground floor | 5.2x4.9 P | Wood |
| Living room | 1st level/Ground floor | 14.1x11.7 P | Ceramic tiles |
| Home office | 1st level/Ground floor | 7.8x9.2 P | Wood |
| Kitchen | 1st level/Ground floor | 7.10x15.1 P | Ceramic tiles |
| Dining room | 1st level/Ground floor | 12.11x16.1 P | Wood |
| Bathroom | 1st level/Ground floor | 8.8x10.4 P | Ceramic tiles |
| Master bedroom | 2nd floor | 12.2x15 P | Wood |
| Bathroom | 2nd floor | 13.1x8.2 P | Ceramic tiles |
| Bedroom | 2nd floor | 14x11.4 P | Wood |
| Bedroom | 2nd floor | 13.1x12.2 P | Wood |
| Family room | Basement | 9.5x11.6 P | Floating floor |
| Home office | Basement | 16.5x21.3 P | Floating floor |
| Storage | Basement | 8.6x11.7 P | Concrete |
Taxes and expenses
| Municipal Taxes | $4,431 |
| School taxes | $482 |
Building and interior of the property
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Number of rooms | 13 |
| Number of rooms above ground | 3 |
| Living area | 1605.97 SF |
| Expected delay of occupancy | 45 days |
| Items included in the sale | Water heater, stove, refrigerator, upright freezer in the basement, shed, gazebo, firewood, electric dog fence covering 2 acres. |
| Items excluded in the sale | Generator |
| Land area | 4.3 AC |
| Dimension of the front of the land | 163 M |
| Dimension of the depth of the land | 108 M |
| Year built | 1985 |
| Municipal assessment (land) | $178,600 |
| Municipal assessment (building) | $494,200 |
| Municipal assessment (total) | $672,800 |
| Assessment year | 2026 |
| Irregular land | Yes |
| Driveway | Not Paved |
| Landscaping | Landscape |
| Cupboard | Laminated |
| Heating system | Electric baseboard units |
| Water supply | Artesian well |
| Heating energy | Electricity |
| Equipment available | Wall-mounted heat pump |
| Windows | PVC |
| Foundation | Poured concrete |
| Hearth stove | Wood burning stove |
| Siding | Other, Stone |
| Distinctive features | No neighbours in the back, Wooded |
| Bathroom / Washroom | Seperate shower |
| Basement | 6 feet and over, Finished basement |
| Parking | Outdoor |
| Sewage system | Purification field, Septic tank |
| Window type | Sliding, Crank handle |
| Roofing | Other, Tin |
| Topography | Sloped, Flat |
| View | Panoramic |
| Zoning | Residential |
Addendum
| * Only a 3-minute walk to the community trail and the |
| Gatineau River, offering endless opportunities for walking, |
| running, biking, and cross-country skiing in winter |
| * Only a 4-minute walk to the Cascades Club, where members |
| enjoy swimming, canoeing, and a vibrant community atmosphere |
| A rare combination of privacy, nature, and convenience in |
| one of Chelsea's most sought-after areas |
| Home: |
| Built in 1985 |
| 1,605 square feet (exact size to be verified) + 800 square |
| feet of finished basement space |
| - Flooring: |
| Maple hardwood floors on the main floor and second level |
| Pine flooring in the basement |
| Ceramic flooring in the bathrooms, entrance, and kitchen |
| Renovations: |
| * Front roof redone with Wakefield Bridge metal roofing in |
| 2013 and rear roof in 2017 |
| * Gutters redone in 2015 |
| * Staircase and second-floor maple flooring redone in 2014 |
| * Exterior siding redone with Maibec and stone in 2015 |
| * Front porch and rear deck redone in composite in 2017 |
| * Kitchen renovated in 2012 |
| * Both bathrooms renovated in 2013 |
| * All windows, skylights, and patio door replaced in 2014 |
| * Both exterior chimneys replaced in 2024 |
| * Basement wood stove replaced in 2019 |
| * Separate electrical panel for generator installed in 2009 |
| * Air conditioning units (main floor and second floor) |
| installed in 2017 -- exterior unit replaced in 2025 |
| - Radon Test: |
| Completed in 2015--2016 over a one-year period in the |
| basement: results below the 200 Bq/m³ threshold |
| A Home That Raised a Family |
| This home has been far more than walls and windows -- it |
| has been the setting for a childhood deeply connected to |
| nature and for a family life built around meaningful |
| moments together. Our children truly loved growing up here. |
| They spent their days exploring the woods, inventing games |
| beneath the pines, and biking along the river with the |
| unique freedom a place like this offers. Summers were |
| filled with swimming in the Gatineau River, laughter by the |
| water, and the simple joy of being outdoors from morning |
| until night. Winters brought their own kind of magic -- |
| long ski days followed by cozy evenings around the wood |
| stove. |
| This home has hosted birthday parties in the yard, peaceful |
| mornings with coffee on the veranda, and countless ordinary |
| moments that became the memories we cherish most. It shaped |
| our family, our rhythm, and our way of life -- and it is |
| now ready to offer the same experience to another family. |
