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$864,900

Two or more storey for sale - Chelsea (Chelsea Est (Old Chelsea +))

$864,900

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$864,900

Two or more storey for sale - Chelsea (Chelsea Est (Old Chelsea +))

$864,900

Next Open House

2026-05-31

14:00 - 16:00

161 Ch. de la Rivière, Chelsea (Chelsea Est (Old Chelsea +)), J9B 2M6

Character-filled Canadian home on 4 wooded acres in the heart of Chelsea. Warm and inviting property featuring 2 wood stoves, stunning stone walls, a welcoming kitchen, bright office space, and a finished basement with an infrared sauna. Unique atmosphere blending rustic charm and comfort. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Private lot surrounded by mature trees with private trails, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking tranquility. Large shed with electricity and built-in workbench, spacious woodshed holding up to 16 cords of wood, and an invisible dog fence covering 2 acres. A rare opportunity not to be missed!

  • Lot area: 187,308 SF
  • NUMBER OF ROOMS : 13
  • Year built : 1985
JESSIKA SIMPSON
Residential Real Estate Broker
Building details and property interior
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1985

1,605.97 SF

PVC

Sliding , Casement

Poured concrete

Maibec , Stone

Wakefield Bridge , Sheet metal

Bathroom : 1st level/Ground floor

Laminate

Separate shower

6 feet and more , Finished basement

Addenda
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* Only a 3-minute walk to the community trail and the Gatineau River, offering endless opportunities for walking, running, biking, and cross-country skiing in winter
* Only a 4-minute walk to the Cascades Club, where members enjoy swimming, canoeing, and a vibrant community atmosphere

A rare combination of privacy, nature, and convenience in one of Chelsea's most sought-after areas

Home:

Built in 1985
1,605 square feet (exact size to be verified) + 800 square feet of finished basement space

- Flooring:

Maple hardwood floors on the main floor and second level
Pine flooring in the basement
Ceramic flooring in the bathrooms, entrance, and kitchen

Renovations:

* Front roof redone with Wakefield Bridge metal roofing in 2013 and rear roof in 2017
* Gutters redone in 2015
* Staircase and second-floor maple flooring redone in 2014
* Exterior siding redone with Maibec and stone in 2015
* Front porch and rear deck redone in composite in 2017
* Kitchen renovated in 2012
* Both bathrooms renovated in 2013
* All windows, skylights, and patio door replaced in 2014
* Both exterior chimneys replaced in 2024
* Basement wood stove replaced in 2019
* Separate electrical panel for generator installed in 2009
* Air conditioning units (main floor and second floor) installed in 2017 -- exterior unit replaced in 2025

- Radon Test:

Completed in 2015--2016 over a one-year period in the basement: results below the 200 Bq/m³ threshold

A Home That Raised a Family

This home has been far more than walls and windows -- it has been the setting for a childhood deeply connected to nature and for a family life built around meaningful moments together. Our children truly loved growing up here. They spent their days exploring the woods, inventing games beneath the pines, and biking along the river with the unique freedom a place like this offers. Summers were filled with swimming in the Gatineau River, laughter by the water, and the simple joy of being outdoors from morning until night. Winters brought their own kind of magic -- long ski days followed by cozy evenings around the wood stove.

This home has hosted birthday parties in the yard, peaceful mornings with coffee on the veranda, and countless ordinary moments that became the memories we cherish most. It shaped our family, our rhythm, and our way of life -- and it is now ready to offer the same experience to another family.

Building details and property interior
Particularities plusParticularities minus

1985

1,605.97 SF

PVC

Sliding , Casement

Poured concrete

Maibec , Stone

Wakefield Bridge , Sheet metal

Bathroom : 1st level/Ground floor

Laminate

Separate shower

6 feet and more , Finished basement

Lot and exterior features
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534'9" X 354'4" Irregular

187,308 SF

Wooded , Landscaped

Sloped , Flat

Panoramic

Unpaved , With outside socket

Driveway : 4

Highway , Daycare centre , Golf , Hospital , Park , Bicycle path , Elementary school , Alpine skiing , Cross-country skiing , Public transportation

Room details
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Room Level Dimensions Flooring Description
Hall 1st level/Ground floor 5'2" X 4'9" Wood
Living room 1st level/Ground floor 14'1" X 11'7" Ceramic Fireplace
Office 1st level/Ground floor 7'8" X 9'2" Wood
Kitchen 1st level/Ground floor 7'10" X 15'1" Ceramic Island
Dining room 1st level/Ground floor 12'11" X 16'1" Wood Patio door
Bathroom 1st level/Ground floor 8'8" X 10'4" Ceramic
Primary bedroom 2nd level 12'2" X 15' irr. Wood Closet
Bathroom 2nd level 13'1" X 8'2" irr. Ceramic
Bedroom 2nd level 14' X 11'4" irr. Wood Closet
Bedroom 2nd level 13'1" X 12'2" irr. Wood Closet
Family room Basement 1 9'5" X 11'6" Laminate floor
Office Basement 1 16'5" X 21'3" Laminate floor
Storage Basement 1 8'6" X 11'7" Concrete
Characteristics
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Electric baseboard units

Electricity

Wood stove

Private yard , Outside storage , Wall-mounted heat pump

Artesian well

Disposal field , Septic tank

Included & Excluded
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Water heater, stove, refrigerator, upright freezer in the basement, shed, gazebo, firewood, electric dog fence covering 2 acres.

Generator

Financial details
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161 Ch. de la Rivière, Chelsea (Chelsea Est (Old Chelsea +)), J9B 2M6
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