Have you always dreamed of living on the water, but your budget can't get you there? Or maybe you have a vision of running a charming B&B or owning a lakefront vacation rental property? Now is your chance! Don't miss this exceptionally rare opportunity to experience waterfront living without the waterfront price tag in charming Portland village: perhaps one of Eastern Ontario's best kept secrets - centrally located an hour from Kingston & Ottawa. Nestled on a large, fenced lot and directly across from a waterfront heritage park, you'll enjoy unobstructed sunset views from the south shore of Big Rideau Lake. Life in this quiet & inclusive lakefront community feels unspoiled, but still buzzes with year-round activity & neighbourly camaraderie, boasting marinas, restaurants w/ live music, a trendy coffee shop, "Skate the Lake" every winter & other convenient amenities just steps away. Don't miss the newly-built community hall & library building right next door, home to markets, fitness classes & other vibrant community gatherings. Built in 1885, this 4-bed, 4-bath home stands proud as one of Portland's most historic properties, dating back to the Rideau's thriving steamboat cruise era. The home has been thoroughly & thoughtfully updated over the years, offering modern luxuries while maintaining irreplicable features like wide-planked original pine floors, soaring ceilings & intricate woodworking both inside & outside the home. With lush perennial gardens & extensive exterior updates - including new siding, windows & doors, roof, front porch w/ pergola & armourstone (2016/17) - this stately property is well-revered by residents. So, get ready to soak up summer in this exquisite & turnkey home in endearing Portland village: Dig your toes into the sandy public beach just a stone's throw from home; slip your kayak in the water at the dock across the street; bike the 100km+ Cataraqui trail; picnic under the gazebo's shade as you watch the boats come into the bay at sunse (id:25961)
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Rooms
| Level | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Second level | 2.36 m x 1.42 m |
| Bathroom | Second level | 2.22 m x 1.25 m |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | 4.75 m x 3.91 m |
| Bedroom | Second level | 5.2 m x 3.19 m |
| Bedroom | Second level | 3.25 m x 3.19 m |
| Bathroom | Second level | 2.36 m x 1.64 m |
| Kitchen | Main level | 4.8 m x 3.96 m |
| Living room | Main level | 4.86 m x 4.8 m |
| Dining room | Main level | 4.53 m x 3.76 m |
| Office | Main level | 2.92 m x 2.85 m |
| Bedroom | Main level | 3.92 m x 3.76 m |
| Bathroom | Main level | 2.6 m x 2.05 m |
Details
- Amenities Nearby: Beach, Marina
- Community Features: Fishing, Community Centre
- Equipment: Propane Tank
- Features: Flat site, Level, Carpet Free
- Ownership: Freehold
- Parking Spaces: 4
- Rental Equipment: Propane Tank
- Structure: Porch, Shed, Workshop
- Transaction: For sale
- View: Lake view, View of water, Direct Water View, Unobstructed Water View
- Waterfront: Waterfront
- Water Body Name: Big Rideau Lake
Building
- Amenities: Fireplace(s)
- Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Washer, Water softener, Refrigerator
- BasementType: N/A (Unfinished)
- Basement Development: Unfinished
- Bedrooms Main Level: 4
- Construction Style Attachment: Detached
- Cooling: Central air conditioning
- Exterior Finish: Wood
- Fireplace Present: True
- Fireplace Total: 1
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Stone
- Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Bathrooms (Total): 4
- Heating: Forced air
- Heating Fuel: Propane
- Size Interior: 2000 - 2500 sqft
- Stories Total: 2
- Type: House
Land
- Access Type: Marina Docking, Public Docking
- Amenities: Beach, Marina
- Fence: Fenced yard
- Landscape Features: Landscaped
- Sewer: Septic System
- Size Frontage: 60 ft ,1 in
- Size Irregular: 60.1 x 122.8 FT
- Surface Water: Lake/Pond
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This REALTOR.ca listing content is owned and licensed by REALTOR® members of the Canadian Real Estate Association. This property for sale is located at 22 WATER STREET E in Rideau Lakes Ontario. It was last modified on May 7th, 2026. Contact the Stuewe Team to schedule a viewing or to discover other Rideau Lakes properties for sale.