A split-level home is often said to offer homeowners the best of both worlds, with an open and closed design.
Floor levels are staggered: There are typically two short sets of stairs, one up and one down, and the basement level is usually finished to provide additional living spaces such as a family room, office and playroom. Their design gives a sense of openness, while being divided enough for plenty of privacy.
They offer interesting design potential and are generally more affordable than full two-storey homes. Here are a few listed for sale recently on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Location: 2 Byrd Cr., Kanata
Asking price: $468,000
Key features: Four-bedroom, three-bath upgraded home features spacious living room and dining room with hardwood flooring, crown moulding and sizable windows, as well as a sunken family room with gas fireplace and finished lower level with recreation room, hobby room and den. The kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances, granite, glazed maple cabinetry and an eating area. Located on a quiet crescent, the yard includes a deck, mature hedges and gardens.
Listing date: Oct. 9
MLS#: 975135
This former model home offers four bedrooms and has been updated.
Location: 767 Canterbury Ave., Elmvale Acres
Asking price: $379,900
Key features: Spacious Camelot model by Knight Homes with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Updated with hardwood flooring, newer windows, large living room, formal dining room and add-on family room, as well as a finished lower level with ample recreation and storage space. Kitchen features ceramic flooring, lots of storage and walkout to the backyard.
Listing date: Sept. 2
MLS#: 970472
Updated with luxurious finishes, this home includes tiger wood floors.
Location: 206 Blackburn Ave., Sandy Hill
Asking price: $599,900
Key features: Freshly upgraded, this 2,000-square-foot home has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half-baths, luxurious tiger wood floors, artisan-made cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Also includes granite counters, two parking spaces, backyard deck, storage and more. Located close to parks and schools.
Listing date: Sept. 9
MLS#: 971416
Located in Blackburn Hamlet, this side split offers a main-floor family room.
Location: 34 Woodhill Cr., Blackburn Hamlet
Asking price: $439,999
Key features: Three-bedroom, two-bath, with many updates. Includes eat-in kitchen with custom wood cupboards, heated tile flooring, two skylights, main-floor family room with gas fireplace and renovated baths. Finished basement contains large recreation room, den and storage space. Yard is fenced, with mature cedar hedges, raised deck and patio.
Listing date: Sept. 16
MLS#: 972102
An updated kitchen and master ensuite are part of the charm of this Convent Glen home.
Location: 6287 Fortune Dr., Convent Glen
Asking price: $349,900
Key features: Three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath with hardwood and ceramic tile floors and newly updated kitchen on the main level. The master bedroom upstairs includes a newly updated two-piece ensuite. Basement includes a cosy recreation room with gas fireplace, while the backyard offers a spacious deck and lots of green space.
Listing date: Aug. 13
MLS#: 968257
