Five generations have enjoyed sunsets views from this spectacular Big Rideau Lake waterfront property since the early 1950s. Building on the footprint of the original cottage, allowed them to set the house this close to the waters edge. This sought after gorgeous 200 feet of level shoreline offers sandy beach entry at one end with good depth off the permanent concrete dock at the other.  Big Rideau Lake provides excellent fishing, swimming & boating, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is part of the Rideau Canal system. Boat to either Ottawa or Kingston through the historic lock system. 15 minute drive to Perth or Smiths Falls with the hamlet of Rideau Ferry just down the road. Just over an hour to Ottawa or Kingston and 3.5 hours from Toronto.  Let us tell you about the other features of this lakefront property. This year round waterfront home was built in 2000. It was designed so all the important components are found on the main level including the primary bedroom, second bedroom, full bath and laundry, while allowing room on the upper level for family or guests to spread out in the large open loft, which would be perfect for office or extra sleeping space, two good sized bedrooms & full bath. The open plan allows plenty of room to entertain. Vaulted ceilings & hardwood floors highlight the living/dining room with large windows and terrace door to access full length lakeside deck. An insulated, lake facing sunroom provides additional living space or out of the bugs in the evening! Other features - plenty of paved parking, oversized dble garage with full loft on second level, just waiting for your imagination to finish it off, a sweet finished living space on top of the wet boat house (slip is 12' x 21') includes 3 good sized bedrooms, a 3 piece bath, kitchen/dining & a living room at the front with spectacular lake views!