About this home
Architecturally distinctive and filled with natural light, this Alta Vista bungalow offers a bright, airy interior with timeless design. The home's signature living and dining space showcases cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, creating a stunning focal point. Welcome to 1272 Collins Avenue. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, this well-maintained home offers the convenience of single-level living with all principal rooms on the main floor. The thoughtful layout creates a spacious, inviting feel rarely found in traditional bungalows. The bright living and dining area features oversized front windows, high ceilings, exposed beams, and open sightlines that create an ideal space for relaxing and entertaining. The updated L-shaped kitchen (2021) offers modern finishes, generous workspace, and a functional design that balances style and practicality. The main floor includes three bedrooms, offering flexibility for families, downsizers, or those working from home. The primary bedroom features his-and-hers closets and a private powder ensuite, while one secondary bedroom offers sliding patio doors with a walkout to the backyard. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a large recreation room featuring dimmable pot lights, a separate bonus room ideal for a home office, gym, hobby space, or guests, plus laundry and storage. This versatile space provides options for recreation or working from home. Recent improvements include kitchen (2021), main bathroom (2021), powder ensuite (2022), roof insulation (2022), hot water tank (2022), and exterior painting (2025). Set on a fully fenced 50' 100' lot with mature trees and shrubs, the property offers parking for up to three vehicles including a covered carport. Ideally located minutes from parks, schools, transit, shopping, CHEO, The Ottawa Hospital campuses, downtown, and major commuter routes. An exceptional opportunity to own a spacious, light-filled bungalow in sought-after Alta Vista-Ridgemont. (id:28469)
Facts & features
Property
- MLS® Number
- X13593164
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Neighbourhood
- Ridgemont
- Community Name
- 3607 - Alta Vista
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Parking Space Total
- 3
- Structure
- Shed
Building
- Bathroom Total
- 2
- Bedrooms Above Ground
- 3
- Bedrooms Total
- 3
- Age
- 51 To 99 Years
- Appliances
- Water Heater, Water Meter, All, Window Coverings
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Basement Development
- Partially Finished
- Basement Type
- N/a (partially Finished)
- Construction Style Attachment
- Detached
- Cooling Type
- Central Air Conditioning
- Exterior Finish
- Stone
- Fireplace Present
- Yes
- Fireplace Total
- 1
- Fireplace Type
- Insert
- Foundation Type
- Poured Concrete
- Half Bath Total
- 1
- Heating Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
- Stories Total
- 1
- Size Interior
- 1,100 - 1,500 Sqft
- Type
- House
- Utility Water
- Municipal Water
Parking
- Carport
- —
- No Garage
- —
Land
- Acreage
- No
- Sewer
- Sanitary Sewer
- Size Depth
- 100 Ft
- Size Frontage
- 50 Ft
- Size Irregular
- 50 X 100 Ft
- Size Total Text
- 50 X 100 Ft
The Alta Vista market
Monthly payment estimate
- Mortgage amount
- —
- Total interest
- —
Down payments under 20% typically require mortgage default insurance (CMHC), which is not included in this estimate.
Estimate only — excludes property tax, insurance and condo fees. Rates compound semi-annually as is standard for Canadian mortgages.
Cost of ownership
- Est. monthly payment
- $3,494/mo
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $12,255 one-time
Payment assumes 20% down over 25 years. First-time buyers may get up to $4,000 back on land transfer tax.
Rooms
Basement
- Office 5.54 m x 4.42 m
- Laundry Room 6.97 m x 3.73 m
- Utility Room 7.43 m x 3 m
- Recreational, Games Room 9.68 m x 4.07 m
Ground Level
- Living Room 5.68 m x 4.06 m
- Dining Room 3.37 m x 3 m
- Kitchen 4.6 m x 4.42 m
- Primary Bedroom 4.42 m x 3.79 m
- Bathroom 1.53 m x 1.46 m
- Bathroom 2.86 m x 1.52 m
- Bedroom 2 4.27 m x 3.69 m
- Bedroom 3 3.29 m x 3.22 m
- Foyer 1.86 m x 1.18 m
What's nearby
Location
1272 Collins Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 6C8 · Get directions
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- Last Updated
- July 29 2026 08:53:05
- Data Provider
- Ottawa Real Estate Board
- Listing Office
- Right At Home Realty