45.3785° N · 76.0523° W — Huntley Ward (North East), Ottawa — MLS® #X13750374
439 John Aselford Dr
$1,999,000
Huntley Ward (North East), Ottawa, Ontario K2W 1A8
- 5
- BedroomsBeds
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 5000 + sqft5000 +
- SizeSq ft
- 710.44 x 568.56 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
439 John Aselford Dr is a 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom detached house in Huntley Ward (North East), Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,999,000 (MLS® X13750374).
Set on 5.43 acres of mature forest in prestigious Saddlebrooke Estates in rural Kanata, this architecturally distinctive executive estate offers an exceptional combination of superior craftsmanship and thoughtful design. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the property feels remarkably secluded yet is incredibly close to all amenities. Designed by award-winning architect André Godin, the home has been created to embrace its natural setting. Soaring ceilings, expansive windows, generous proportions and abundant natural light create a remarkable sense of openness, while stone, stucco and distinctive copper accents give the home a timeless, sophisticated presence. With more than 7,300 square feet of living space, this home is perfectly suited for a large or multi-generational family, entertaining, and working from home. The heart of the home is a spectacular great room with soaring ceilings, dramatic windows and a wood stove, complemented by a tranquil sunroom overlooking the gardens and a spacious dining room with fireplace. The gourmet kitchen is exceptionally appointed with high-end stainless-steel appliances, including two dishwashers, double wall ovens and a six-burner range with BBQ cooktop. Very recent upgrades include the primary ensuite and a newly finished private suite ideal for guests, older children or extended family. The walk-out lower level features a family room with wood-burning fireplace, games room, home theatre, extensive storage and a substantial workshop. Exceptionally well maintained by its original owner, this remarkable home has been lovingly cared for and thoughtfully updated over the years. Every aspect reflects pride of ownership, quality and attention to detail. A rare private architectural estate where character, comfort, craftsmanship and an extraordinary natural setting come together beautifully. If you enjoy peace, nature and tranquility, this could be the one for you.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
78Good
Condition score
2 documented update signals
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
5Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$5,855/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 22 detached homes with 5 bedrooms for lease in Ottawa right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $8,820 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13750374
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 16-30
- Time on market
- Size
- 5000 + sqft
- Lot Size
- 710.44 x 568.56 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 3 Attached, 6 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 439 John Aselford Dr, Ottawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,999,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13750374 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Foyer5.64 × 5.81 m
- Dining6.71 × 4.57 m
- Sunroom3.83 × 5.85 m
- Kitchen3.23 × 10.22 m
- Great Rm6.33 × 5.92 m
- Breakfast3.21 × 4.3 m
- Pantry1.59 × 2.59 m
- Office3.82 × 4.27 m
- Pantry2.16 × 2.12 m
- Bathroom3.34 × 2.48 m
- Mudroom5.98 × 4.71 m
- Other3.5 × 4.57 m
- Games3.84 × 5.7 m
- Bathroom2.67 × 2.49 m3 Pc Bath
- Family8.72 × 7.62 mFireplace
- Media/Ent8.01 × 4.27 m
- Workshop10.42 × 5.18 m
- Utility6.76 × 8.22 m
- Cold/Cant3.5 × 2.13 m
- Primary6.76 × 4.57 m
- Bathroom3.83 × 3.49 m5 Pc Ensuite
- Other2.78 × 3.55 mW/I Closet
- 2nd Br4.96 × 4.27 mBay Window
- 3rd Br3.84 × 3.59 m
- Other6.45 × 8.3 m
- Laundry2.51 × 3.89 m
- Bathroom3.3 × 3.54 m4 Pc Bath
- Sitting6.11 × 4.23 m
- 4th Br6.09 × 4.07 m
- Bathroom2.8 × 3.38 m4 Pc Ensuite
- Office6.85 × 4.56 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Huntley Ward (North East)
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 5000 + sqft
- Building Age
- 16-30
- Construction
- Stucco/Plaster
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Lower, 1 × 4pc Main, 2 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 4pc 3rd
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 2
Parking
- Driveway
- Inside Entry
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 3
- Additional Parking
- 3
- Total Parking
- 6
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Cooling
- Other
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Septic
- Frontage
- 710.44 ft
- Depth
- 568.56 ft
- Lot Size
- 710.44 x 568.56 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Site report
What the record says
What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
- ca regulatedNone in rangeNot in Mississippi Valley Conservation’s mapped regulated area
- floodNone in rangeNot in the municipality’s mapped flood area
- provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- wetlandOn recordA mapped wetland is within 120 m Development close to a wetland can need extra review.
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 5.7 km
- water wellsOn record6 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m All were drilled for domestic use. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 64 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 1.1 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (14 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Hydro Ottawa Limited
- broadbandOn recordFibre to the home, Cable, DSL internet listed for this area Fibre to the home: Bell. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: goZoom, OmniTEC Wireless, PioneerWireless, Rogers, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Rogers, Telus, Vidéotron. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Mississippi Valley Conservation or the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Ottawa. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Lot area
- 403,928 sq ft37,526 m²
- Street frontage
- 710.44 ft216.5 m
- Depth
- 568.56 ft173.3 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $36,455
- Total land transfer tax
- $36,455
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $32,455
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $1,999,000
- $31,980
- Ontario total
- $36,455
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- Huntley Centennial Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion81%Grade 6 average4 km
- Stonecrest Elementary SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion70%Grade 6 average8.1 km
- St Isidore Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion67%Grade 6 average8.2 km
- École élémentaire publique Grande-OurseConseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'OntarioFrench-language public · grades JK–895%Grade 6 average9.6 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- West Carleton Secondary SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion78%Grade 9 math6.3 km
- All Saints Catholic High SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion73%Grade 9 math12 km
- Earl of March Secondary SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion78%Grade 9 math14 km
- Holy Trinity Catholic High SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion66%Grade 9 math14 km
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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What it costs to own
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A month, all in
$9,855
- Mortgage$9,120
- Property tax$735
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$36,455
$32,455 for first-time buyers.
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$4,000
a month, median asking rent of 22 similar homes in Ottawa.
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