$864,900
161 Ch. de la Rivière
Chelsea
Chelsea
Type
Two or more stories
Bedrooms
3
Living area
1605.97 Square Feet
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!
Details
Located near
Alpine skiing, Bicycle path, Cross-country skiing, Daycare centre, Elementary school, Golf, Highway, Hospital, Park, Public transportation
Room dimension
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Floor covering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall | 1st level/Ground floor | 5.2 X 4.9 ft / 1.57 X 1.45 m | Ceramic |
| Living room | 1st level/Ground floor | 14.1 X 11.7 ft / 4.29 X 3.53 m | Wood |
| Office | 1st level/Ground floor | 7.8 X 9.2 ft / 2.34 X 2.79 m | Wood |
| Kitchen | 1st level/Ground floor | 7.10 X 15.1 ft / 2.39 X 4.60 m | Ceramic |
| Dining room | 1st level/Ground floor | 12.11 X 16.1 ft / 3.94 X 4.90 m | Wood |
| Bathroom | 1st level/Ground floor | 8.8 X 10.4 ft / 2.64 X 3.15 m | Ceramic |
| Primary bedroom | 2nd level | 12.2 X 15 ft irr / 3.71 X 4.57 m irr | Wood |
| Bathroom | 2nd level | 13.1 X 8.2 ft irr / 3.99 X 2.49 m irr | Ceramic |
| Bedroom | 2nd level | 14 X 11.4 ft irr / 4.27 X 3.45 m irr | Wood |
| Bedroom | 2nd level | 13.1 X 12.2 ft irr / 3.99 X 3.71 m irr | Wood |
| Family room | Basement 1 | 9.5 X 11.6 ft / 2.87 X 3.51 m | Wood |
| Office | Basement 1 | 16.5 X 21.3 ft / 5.00 X 6.48 m | Wood |
| Storage | Basement 1 | 8.6 X 11.7 ft / 2.59 X 3.53 m | Concrete |
Taxes and expenses
| Municipal | $4,431 |
| School | $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 Square Feet |
| Expected delay of occupancy | 45 |
| 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 and the mirror in the upstairs bathroom. |
| Dimension of the front of the building | 9.92 |
| Dimension of the depth of building | 8.17 |
| Land area | 4.3 |
| Dimension of the front of the land | 163 |
| Dimension of the depth of the land | 108 |
| Year built | 1985 |
| Municipal assessment (land) | $178,600 |
| Municipal assessment (building) | $494,200 |
| Municipal assessment (total) | $672,800 |
| Assessment year | 2026 |
| Irregular building | Yes |
| Irregular land | Yes |
| Available equipment | Outdoor storage space |
| Available services | Electricity Connected |
| Basement | 6 feet and more, Finished basement |
| Bathroom / Washroom | Separate shower |
| Cupboard | Laminate |
| Distinctive features | Detached, No rear neighbours, Wooded |
| Driveway | Unpaved |
| Equipment available | Private yard, Wall-mounted heat pump |
| Exterior cladding | Other |
| Foundation | Poured concrete |
| Hearth stove | Wood stove |
| Heating energy | Electricity |
| Heating system | Electric baseboard units |
| Landscaping | Landscaped |
| Laundry | 1st level/Ground floor, Bathroom, In bathroom ground level |
| Parking | Driveway, With outside socket |
| Roofing | Other, Sheet metal |
| Sewage system | Disposal field, Septic tank |
| Siding | Other, Stone |
| Topography | Flat, Sloped |
| View | Panoramic |
| Water supply | Artesian well, Well |
| Window type | Casement, Sliding |
| Windows | PVC |
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. |
