1272 COLLINS AVENUE, Ottawa
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:25961)
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Rooms
| Level | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Basement | Office | 5.54 m x 4.42 m |
| Basement | Laundry Room | 6.97 m x 3.73 m |
| Basement | Utility Room | 7.43 m x 3 m |
| Basement | Recreational, Games Room | 9.68 m x 4.07 m |
| Ground Level | Living Room | 5.68 m x 4.06 m |
| Ground Level | Dining Room | 3.37 m x 3 m |
| Ground Level | Kitchen | 4.6 m x 4.42 m |
| Ground Level | Primary Bedroom | 4.42 m x 3.79 m |
| Ground Level | Bathroom | 1.53 m x 1.46 m |
| Ground Level | Bathroom | 2.86 m x 1.52 m |
| Ground Level | Bedroom 2 | 4.27 m x 3.69 m |
| Ground Level | Bedroom 3 | 3.29 m x 3.22 m |
| Ground Level | Foyer | 1.86 m x 1.18 m |
Details
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Ownership: Freehold
- Parking Spaces: 3
- Structure: Shed
- Transaction: For sale
Building
- Amenities: Fireplace(s)
- Appliances: Water Heater, Water meter, All, Window Coverings
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- BasementType: Partial (Partially finished)
- Basement Development: Partially finished
- Bedrooms Main Level: 3
- Constructed Status: Insulation upgraded
- Construction Style Attachment: Detached
- Cooling: Central air conditioning
- Exterior Finish: Stone, Aluminum siding
- Fireplace Present: True
- Fireplace Total: 1
- Fireplace Type: Insert
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Bathrooms (Total): 2
- Heating: Forced air
- Heating Fuel: Natural gas
- Size Interior: 1100 - 1500 sqft
- Stories Total: 1
- Type: House
- Utility Water: Municipal water
Land
- Sewer: Sanitary sewer
- Size Depth: 100 ft
- Size Frontage: 50 ft
- Size Irregular: 50 x 100 FT
This property for sale is located at 1272 COLLINS AVENUE in Ottawa. It was last modified on July 22nd 2026. Let us connect you with one of our real estate agents to schedule a viewing or to discover other Ottawa homes for sale.
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