Riverlee Waterfront Escape on 2 Manicured Acres!

Waterfront historical home with all modern vacation conveniences-The stately 4+1 bdrm carpet-free residence has a lovely modern eat-in kitchen, spacious formal dining room, huge living room with gas fireplace & 2 updated full baths, upstairs 4-pc bath & main level 3-pc bath compliments main level bdrm for mature guests-Washer/dryer on site-Hi speed DSL-Soak in hot tub on massive 25x40ft patio with firepit & lovely gardens-Or walk down gentle slope to river-Fish from dock-Swim/kayak to islands! The space We prefer 2–3-night minimum stays, however 1-night visits available. For huge family reunions, a nearby modern home is available to accommodate 4-14 more persons on proper notice and under strict guidelines. See below. Room sizes and a detailed description of the outdoor space and waterfront also appear below. We are located 2 km southeast of the interchange of Highways 401 and 416, less than 40 minutes from Kanata, 55 minutes from downtown Ottawa and only 3.5 hours from Toronto. A charming tree-lined entrance greets you as you enter the Johnson Riverlee Estate from County Road #2. The Adams family owned the residence for over 100 years. The majestic 5-bedroom stone home was built in the early 1800s. It is situated on three acres of land and has a beautiful waterfront view. From the home you can observe the big ships on the other side of the off-shore island and from the shoreline you have a terrific view of the Ogdensburg/Prescott International bridge to the west. The stately residence has a lovely eat-in kitchen, spacious formal dining room, huge living room and two updated full bathrooms, an upstairs 4-piece bathroom that was completely refurbished in 2020 and a main level 3-piece bathroom. There are 4 spacious bedrooms on the second floor and a main level bedroom for mature guests. Your family will be impressed with the caliber of the accommodation. The flooring in the home consists of mainly turn-of-the-century pine as well as oak hardwood in the living room. The bathrooms have beautiful Allure flooring and the kitchen has a truly unique bamboo floor! There are NO carpets in this home. A washing machine and dryer is also available on site. Many updates have been done to the building over the years including re-pointing all the exterior stone work as well as aluminum soffit and fascia. There is beautiful oak hardwood flooring in the living room and main hall as well as pine floors in the grand dining room and all 5 bedrooms. There is a new 200-amp breaker service, new wiring, new plumbing, and a newer furnace. In the spring of 2006, we restored the upstairs of the home: We added new interior walls, vapour barrier, drywall and new bedroom closets and, as referenced above, restored the beautiful pine floors. In 2008 we renovated the kitchen and the kitchen cupboards. We also added central air conditioning to keep you cool for those hot days of summer. Hi-speed underground DSL hi-speed internet is currently available, presently at no extra charge. The home is fully equipped, having all modern conveniences including stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, colour television, and fully-loaded satellite dish last but not least, a coffee maker. We have suitable lawn furniture, however if you have a favourite lawn chair you may want to bring it along. OUTSIDE SPACE The Riverlee Estate is located in a picturesque shallow bay, with very little boat traffic as the bay ends approximately one-half km east of the home. The shipping channel is two miles/three kilometres away from the home. Therefore, there is little chance of someone being swamped in a kayak/canoe by the waves of a 1000-foot freighter. Bring your fishing rod, the fishing ranges from good to great! And the clear water swimming is amazing. No seaweed! There is a massive yard area just to the east of the driveway that is level and flat, ideal for frisbee, croquet, baseball, football or..... In the fall of 2010, we built a huge patio near the 4–8-person hot tub to the west of the home. The interlock patio can hold a few dozen people to accommodate large family gatherings or small get togethers. Pretty gardens and mature trees punctuate the landscape. Over the years we have planted a dozen evergreen trees as well as many other varieties including oak, maple, and birch trees. All this investment has brought the property back up to the five-star accommodation it was many years ago, and will be yours to enjoy summer after spring, winter after autumn. We are positive you will like the home so much that you will want to come back after your first visit! >From the huge 25 x 40 ft patio, it is a 300 ft walk down a gentle slope to the waterfront. If you have a mature guest or someone with mobility issues there is an informal access via a car or van from your home to within a few feet of the beach & waterfront sitting area. Please ask for details. On the edge of the east property line are 2 sets of play structures for the little ones and us grown-ups reliving our youth! The waterfront has a natural small rock retaining wall that has an opening to access both the fishing dock and the waterfront to swim. There is small beach area and a big sand pile for the children to play in. There is a small storage building where you can retrieve the kayak/canoe paddles and life preservers. The kayaks are mounted on a storage rack. Some are newer, some are older. There is also a screened porch and a large canopy and tall tree to shade you from the afternoon sun. And of course, there is the secondary fire pit for a waterfront night time fire. Take advantage of a canoe or kayak ride to the off-shore islands. Most islands are uninhabited and home to many small animals and deer. You will feel like you are a pioneer back in the 1700s! FYI: Years ago, the Adams family used to bring their cows to the closest large island each spring by swimming them across the shallow channel behind a small power boat. Therefore, the nickname of the main island, Cow Island! We may have some fishing gear on site, however cannot guarantee this. Fishing permits are available (nominal fee for Ontario residents/more for out of province/country) at the local McEwen gas bar, a short distance away. We suggest you bring your own flashlight as well as a barbecue lighter for the barbecue and outdoor fire pits. There is one next to the patio and one by the river. Technically you need a permit to burn outdoors which can be approved on a few minutes notice-we will fill you in on details. Bonfires are therefore out of the question! You also need to bring some kindling. We usually have some firewood, however a limited supply of kindling. If we run out of firewood there is a nearby place you can purchase it. Old fashioned clothes line on site, clothes pegs as well! MAIN LEVEL ROOM SIZES – Flooring is pine plank, hardwood and vinyl in laundry & bathroom Kitchen: 17'8" x 15' Living room: 17'6" x 19' Dining room: 18' x 15'6" Laundry: 6' x 8'4" 3-piece bathroom: x 6'4" x 8'4" 5th bedroom 8' x 8' SECOND LEVEL ROOM SIZES– Flooring is pine plank and vinyl in bathroom Bedroom #1 (SW): 13'3" x 11'4" Bedroom #2 (SE): 14' x 11'4" Bedroom #3 (NW): 13'3" x 14' Bedroom #4 (NE): 13'8" x 14' 4-piece bathroom: 6' x 12'3" 3-Season sun porch 6' x 16' LOCATION AND BED SIZES Second Floor: South East Bedroom 1: one king-sized bed – 2 persons Second Floor: North East Bedrooms 2: one queen-sized bed and one single bed -3 persons Photos presently show only one queen bed in Bedroom 2 Second Floor: South west Bedrooms 3: one queen-sized bed – 2 persons Second Floor: North west Bedroom 4: one double bed- 2 persons Second Floor: Grand hall upstairs: One double bed, a pull-out couch – 2 persons First Floor: Bedroom 5: Two single beds – 2 persons First Floor: Living Room: coach-1 person (upon request we can put sheets on the coach – it is reportedly very comfortable OR there is an extra mattress behind wardrobe in 5th bedroom that can be installed in any room) We have lots of pillows and blankets. However, if you have your favourite, please bring it along. We provide everything, including the cutlery. Bring your own soap, shampoo, toiletries although we have some on site. Daily or occasional cleaning service can be arranged upon request, at a slight extra charge, depending on your requirements. LOCATION Although we are six kilometres from the highway, we have a central location to four major cities, easily accessible by automobile. Kingston is an hour west and Toronto is 3.5 hours west. We are an hour south of Ottawa and less than two hours east of us to Montreal, 90 minutes from Montreal/Dorval Airport. There is also a bridge to the United States 2 km west. This rural part of America is home to beautiful landscapes and many tourist attractions. The Great Lakes freighters pass by far across the river near the U.S. shore, and are lit up like Christmas trees at night. There are spectacular sunrises over the offshore islands. Occasionally the sunset will light up the islands in red or pink with their reflection on the mirror-like water. The spring tulips are beautiful and the incredible autumn colours are spectacular, depending on the exact week you rent and how quickly Mother Nature turns the colours of the leaves. For nature lovers there is excellent bird watching along the shore and in the local wooded areas. The host of birds includes woodpeckers, cardinals and the awesome local blue heron. Be sure to feed the baby ducks! We live close to the rental home, so we can help you with any requests or questions you may have during your visit. We can supply you with a few referrals upon request. As one guest told us "Everything is in good working order and very clean. Another commented, "very conscientious hosts that pay attention to detail." Riverlee is available for your summer, fall or winter vacation for a maximum of 12-14 persons. If you need more space, we have an adjacent 2-bedroom unit available for rent in the owner's nearby home. Or, if you have a huge group, we have the owner's home could be made available for a few as 4 to as many as 14 other guests on advanced notice and under very strict guidelines. We have been renting vacation accommodations for over 20 years and have many, many satisfied clients that book privately or on the vacation rental websites. References are available upon request and please, do not be shy to ask for some! If you have any questions you can correspond by e-mail, (We check our e-mail several times per day during business hours) or you can reach us by telephone. If you do not receive a reply by email, please text or call us-it is quicker and more fun and we will make you laugh! Please research Randy North, Brockville realtor for my direct number or email Airbnb blocks us from posting our email address/phone number on this website as they want to be in control. I can text or email you additional photos or answer any questions. Have a fantastic day! Your host Randy