149 DALY AVENUE, Ottawa
149 Daly Avenue - The Besserer House. A truly rare offering and one of Ottawa's most storied heritage homes, originally built for Louis-Theodore Besserer, the Father of Sandy Hill. This iconic residence is rich in architectural character and historical significance, standing as a landmark of 19th-century craftsmanship. Located in the heart of prestigious Sandy Hill, the home features grand principal rooms, tall ceilings, large windows, original details, and hardwood floors that reflect a timeless elegance rarely found today. Natural light fills the space, highlighting its stately proportions and enduring design. Beyond its historic charm, the Besserer House offers exceptional redevelopment and restoration potential. Whether envisioned as a remarkable single-family estate, boutique multi-unit residence, professional offices, or legacy investment, the property provides a versatile canvas for inspired transformation. Set just steps from the University of Ottawa, embassies, downtown core, Rideau River pathways, and cultural landmarks, this address blends history, prestige, and convenience. An opportunity of this calibre is seldom available. Own a piece of Ottawa's heritage and shape its future. 3 bedroom basement apartment is rented for $1950/month and 1 bedroom Butler's apartment is rented for $800/month. Some photos have been digitally altered to show how rooms would look empty. Priced to sell!!! Book your showing today! (id:25961)
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Details
- Equipment: Water Heater, Furnace
- Ownership: Freehold
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Rental Equipment: Water Heater, Furnace
- Transaction: For sale
- Zoning Description: R4T
Building
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Two Washers, Refrigerator
- BasementType: N/A (Finished)
- Basement Development: Finished
- Bedrooms Main Level: 10
- Construction Style Attachment: Detached
- Cooling: Central air conditioning
- Exterior Finish: Stone
- Fireplace Present: True
- Foundation: Concrete
- Bathrooms (Total): 5
- Heating: Forced air
- Heating Fuel: Other
- Size Interior: 3500 - 5000 sqft
- Stories Total: 3
- Type: House
- Utility Water: Municipal water
Land
- Size Depth: 99 ft
- Size Frontage: 66 ft ,3 in
- Size Irregular: 66.3 x 99 FT
This property for sale is located at 149 DALY AVENUE in Ottawa. It was last modified on March 17th 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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