#504 - 135 Barrette Street, Ottawa

The sun rises over Barrette Street. Beloved local shops and eateries are open for business, infusing the air with the gentle hum of neighborhood life. At St-Charles Market, the first light of morning gently sifts through the multihued tinted windows of the lobby. Crafted by visionary architect Andrew Reeves of Linebox Studio, this distinguished 52-unit condominium stands in harmony with its neighbour, the historic Saint-Charles Church, built in 1908 and designated a heritage building in 2013. It now stands as a vibrant community space, and intimate views of its belltower, roof, and windows can be seen from throughout the new condo—history melding with modernity.

You awaken in unit 504, an elegant 1,800-square-foot horizontal home. The spacious primary bedroom is a refuge for deep slumber, with electronic blinds allowing you to soften and diffuse the light or envelope the room in complete darkness. You savour the quiet details—the 12' closet opening onto a custom-made Pianca wardrobe system, imported from Italy. The ensuite bathroom is tucked behind a sliding door, specially designed for the space. Opening the window, you look down onto the condo's European-style courtyard, part of the generous building amenities, which include a gym, sauna, and party room. Maybe you hear live music on the wind, drifting up from the church steps. Or perhaps you plan your day around the generous offerings of the adjoined commercial space: spa, then pilates and a massage.

Just off the foyer, the secondary bedroom and primary bathroom, equipped with its heated slate flooring, quartz countertops and roomy shower, are equally enveloped in calmness. You move from this private space into the picture gallery hallway, where the in-suite laundry and spacious coat closet stand discreetly. Notice the flow of the home, the mid-century design revealing itself in tasteful details—sleek baseboards, walnut-finished hardwood floors, 7' solid slab doors.

Observe the contrast between the tranquility of your bedroom and the grandeur of the living and dining area as you gaze upon the natural concrete pillars that delineate the 41' space. The versatile space offers you endless possibilities, and the surfaces of the walls and ceilings make this an art lover's dream. Moving to the back of the unit, more delights await. A touch of romance as the custom back window opens to a Juliet balcony and, steps away, the private luxury of a bistro-style balcony, complete with a gas hook-up for summer barbecues. Throughout the unit, natural light cascades through windows of varied sizes, fulfilling the architecture's vision of a starry night wall. A truly spectacular effect. As evening descends, the warm glow of natural light yields to the artful illumination of thoughtful light design. On gentle winter mornings, the sunrise bathes the rooflines in dazzling pinks while the sky line extends towards Gatineau Hills from certain angles.

With ample space to host large gatherings, entertaining is effortless. Prepare dinner in the fully upgraded kitchen, complete with a gas range and electric oven, wine fridge, built-in appliances, and pantry with pull-out shelves.

As the sun sets, you step onto the balcony, your vibrant community at your feet, your dear home at your back. Bask in the strength of history and the comfort of modernity. Find your present at St-Charles Market.