1774 Playfair Dr
$1,289,000
4 bedroom | 4 bath (2 ensuite)
Parking: 6
Property Type: Single Family
Property style: 2-Storey Side-Split
An expansive family retreat in wonderful Playfair Park! This 4-bedroom 4-bathroom (2 ensuite) residence sits across from Playfair Park and is a short walk from Pleasant Park Public School. The home's interior is significantly larger than its exterior profile suggests, offering a layout optimized for family functionality. The main level includes a family room, a two-piece bathroom, and a high-utility mudroom and laundry combination with a major 'WOW' factor and equipped with integrated family-style lockers, situated immediately off the oversized double-car garage. The second and upper floors provide four bedrooms, including two with dedicated en-suite bathrooms. The primary suite is particularly expansive, featuring a private office/den, 4 pc ensuite, a walk-in closet, and an additional wall of closets for maximum storage. The finished basement is designed for versatility, suitable for a home theatre or gym, and maintains separate areas for a workshop, mechanical systems, and extensive storage. The property features professional landscaping in both the front and rear yards. The south-facing backyard is a fully fenced private enclave featuring a 2016 inground saltwater pool and a hot tub, positioned for immediate use during the 2026 summer season with a brand new pool liner. Beyond the property, the location offers rapid access to the Ottawa Hospital, CHEO, and the city's network of walking trails and bike paths surrounding the Alta Vista corridor. This property delivers a rare combination of ample square footage, specialized utility spaces, and a premium location within a coveted family neighbourhood.
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
Year built: 1967 approx
Garage Parking: 2
Total Parking: 6
Heating: Forced Air
Heating fuel: Natural Gas
Air conditioning: Central Air
Water: Municipal
Sewer: Sewer connected
Foundation: Concrete
Exterior: Brick, Other
Floor coverings: Hardwood
Neighbourhood influences: Recreation Nearby, Public Transit Nearby, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Parks Nearby
Inclusions:
ROOM DIMENSIONS -
Room
Living Rm
Dining Rm
Kitchen
Family Rm
2pc Bath Laundry Rm
Primary Br
W/I Closet
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
4pc Bath
Family Rm
Recreation Laundry
Level
Main
Main
Main
Main
Main
Main
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
Bsmt
Bsmt
Bsmt
Dimensions
5.25 m x 3.96 m (17.22 ft x 12.99 ft)
3.65 m x 3.04 m (11.98 ft x 9.97 ft)
3.35 m x 2.76 m (10.99 ft x 9.06 ft)
7.34 m x 3.58 m (24.08 ft x 11.75 ft)
1.27 m x 1.21 m (4.17 ft x 3.97 ft)
6.75 m x 2.03 m (22.15 ft x 6.66 ft)
5.01 m x 3.3 m (16.44 ft x 10.83 ft)
1.87 m x 1.48 m (6.14 ft x 4.86 ft)
4.21 m x 3.81 m (13.81 ft x 12.5 ft)
3.04 m x 2.78 m (9.97 ft x 9.12 ft)
2.95 m x 1.47 m (9.68 ft x 4.82 ft)
4.20 m x 3.81 m (13.78 ft x 12.50 ft)
6.59 m x 3.30 m (21.62 ft x 10.83 ft)
5.71 m x 2.68 m (18.73 ft x 8.79 ft)
Playfair Park/Alta Vista Corridor
Braddish Billings was one of the area’s first European settlers. He built a home overlooking the Rideau River in the late 1820s. Now known as the Billings Estate National Historic Site, it is the city’s oldest remaining wood-framed house. Billings and other farmers in the area gradually sold off property for developments such as Rideau Park, which dates to 1892. The area’s suburbanization took off after Ottawa annexed it in 1950. Some lots were sold to individual families, while larger parcels were sold to builders such as Robert Campeau, who developed Elmvale Acres. Today, small post-war homes on large lots in parts of Alta Vista are often being replaced by larger, more luxurious houses.
Claim to fame
The neighbourhood is home to multiple health and medical facilities, including hospitals, the University of Ottawa’s medical school and the national offices of medical organizations.
Alta Vista–Elmvale Acres neighbourhoods
The area is home to numerous neighbourhoods, including:
Alta Vista
Playfair Park
Faircrest
Elmvale Acres
Urbandale
Guildwood Estates
Eastway Gardens
Ridgemont
Riverview Park
— Information from allthingshome.ca