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2486 HOWE ISLAND DRIVE
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Beds
4
Baths
4 full + 1 half
Sqft
—
Year
—
Type
Single Family
On market
32d
Perched above the St. Lawrence River on Howe Island, this is not simply a waterfront home, it is a deliberate retreat from the expected. With 8 kilometres of uninterrupted river stretching toward New York, the south-facing exposure draws in light from first sunrise to final glow, casting a constant sense of calm throughout the home. The architecture is quietly commanding. A trimless, minimalist interior unfolds over polished concrete floors, where every line is intentional and every finish chosen for both permanence and restraint. At its centre, a full-height, two-tone walnut kitchen functions as both anchor and gathering place, equally suited to intimate moments and effortless entertaining. A 16-foot expanse of glass opens entirely to a covered terrace, dissolving the boundary between interior and landscape. Here, the river is not a view, it becomes part of how the home is experienced. Built entirely with ICF construction and set on bedrock, the home offers a level of integrity rarely seen. European tilt-and-turn, triple-pane windows create an atmosphere of near-total quiet, while radiant in-floor heating and a Mitsubishi Zuba system ensure comfort without compromise. The experience is completed in the details: a cedar sauna, a Spartherm wood-burning fireplace, both elemental, both grounding. A home defined not by excess, but by intention, crafted for those who understand that true luxury is found in space, silence, and the freedom to slow down. (id:65958)
Main level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 3.73 × 3.43 meters | |
| Bathroom | 3.3 × 2.79 meters | |
| Bedroom 3 | 3.89 × 4.04 meters | |
| Bedroom 4 | 3.76 × 3.89 meters | |
| Bathroom | 2.54 × 3.02 meters | |
| Other | 1.83 × 2.34 meters | |
| Laundry room | 2.18 × 2.39 meters | |
| Bathroom | 1.91 × 1.24 meters | |
| Living room | 5.11 × 6.81 meters | |
| Other | 7.29 × 11.18 meters | |
| Dining room | 2.21 × 6.81 meters | |
| Kitchen | 6.15 × 8.51 meters | |
| Pantry | 2.57 × 1.65 meters | |
| Furnace | 5.26 × 4.11 meters | |
| Primary Bedroom | 4.93 × 5.87 meters | |
| Bathroom | 2.18 × 5 meters | |
| Other | 3.3 × 1.68 meters | |
| Bedroom 2 | 3.3 × 3.61 meters |
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