 Types
of homes in the Ottawa Area
Cape Cod: Though most popular in the Northeastern
United States and and Atlantic Canada, there are some examples
of these homes in Ottawa- It is characterized by a small footprint,
symmetrical layout, and dormer windows. A cape-style house
also commonly has a master bedroom on the first floor, although
it usually has two floors. They are generally smaller houses,
about 1300-2000 square feet in size.
Colonial house: a traditional style house,
often seen in the more upscale areas of Ottawa. The style
drew much of its influence from the Italian Renaissance style
Cottage: In modern usage, a cottage is a
dwelling, typically in a non-urban location (although there
are cottage-style dwellings in cities). In most settings,
the term 'cottage' denotes a small, often cozy dwelling, and
small size is integral to the description, but in some places,
such as Ottawa, the term exists with no connotation of size
at all.
Detached (free-standing): Any house that
is completely separated from its neighbours.
Duplex: A duplex has two units, one above
the other, and is detached from neighbouring homes.
Two or Three story homes: The style of these
homes is quite varied in the Ottawa area. From the unique
brick and victorian influenced homes of the Glebe, to the
more modern suburban styled homes found in Kanta, and everything
in between.
Bungalow: Is a single story house (not
including optional basement), and can be quite large or small
in structure. Bungalows are very convenient for the homeowner
in that all living areas are on a single story and there are
no stairs between living areas. Bungalows can be more easily
converted to a wheelchair-accessible home. Neighbourhoods
of only bungalows offer more privacy than similar neighbourhoods
with two story houses. With bungalows, strategically planted
trees and shrubs are usually sufficient to block the view
of neighbours.
Ranch Bungalow: A ranch bungalow is a bungalow organized
so that bedrooms are on one side and "public" areas
(kitchen, living/dining/family rooms) are on the other side.
If there is an attached garage, the garage is on the public
side of the house so that a direct entrance to the house is
possible (where allowed by legislation). On narrower lots,
public areas are at the front of the house and such an organization
is typically not called a "ranch" bungalow. Such
houses are often smaller and only have 2 bedrooms in the back.
Split Level: There are variations of the
split level home: Backsplit - Multilevel house that appears
as a bungalow from the front elevation. Frontsplit: Multilevel
house that appears as a two story house in front and a bungalow
in the back. It is the opposite of a backsplit and is a rare
configuration. Sidesplit - Multilevel house where the different
levels are visible from the front elevation.
Semi-Detatched: Semi-detached designs offer
two single family homes attached by a common wall.
Ranch: Single story house, usually with
garage and basement.
Mansion: Very large/expensive house
Townhouse: 3 or more houses in a row sharing
a "party" wall with its adjacent neighbour. In New
York, "Brownstones" are rowhouses. Rowhouses are
typically multiple stories, and often look exactly alike.
There are many townhomes in the Ottawa area.
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