Multi-Generational & Multi-Family Homes for Sale in Ottawa

Many families are finding it convenient and comforting to change their home arrangements and live with their senior parents. Not only is this a cost-effective way to retain a high quality of life, it’s also an ideal way to ensure everyone in the extended family – children, parents, and grandparents – is optimally cared for.

As demand grows for multi-family homes for sale in Ottawa, Ontario, more buyers are exploring multi-generational living as a flexible housing option. The children can be babysat, the parents have more freedom from childcare responsibilities, and the grandparents can play a more meaningful role in their grandchildrens’ lives.

What Are Multi-Family and Multi-Generational Homes in Ottawa?

A multi-generational home is a single residence where two or more adult generations (like grandparents, parents, and their children) live together. These multi-family homes in Ottawa are generally larger homes which include additional bedrooms and bathrooms. For Minto, we usually define these as having a minimum of 5 bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Multi-Family Home Floorplans in Ottawa for Multi-Generational Living

To meet the increasing demand for Ottawa multi-family homes for sale, Minto has designed several alternative floorplan options with guest suites (sometimes referred to as inlaw suites) that offer enough space for everyone.

Guest Suite on Main Floor

One type of floorplan offers a private guest suite and 3-piece bathroom on the main floor that is easy and convenient for older people, who don’t have to climb stairs to an upper floor.

Guest Suite in Basement

The other type of floorplan includes a separate basement apartment with 3-piece bathroom, that also offers privacy and space.

Where to Find our Multi-Family Homes in Ottawa

These multi-family homes for sale in Ottawa, Ontario are offered in several Minto communities:

• Mahogany, Manotick,
• Avalon, Orleans,
• Riversbend at Harmony, Barrhaven,
  
• Arcadia, Brookline and Abbott's Run in Kanata-Stittsville,
• Weavers Way in Almonte.

Minto Ottawa Multi-Family Homes with Main Floor Guest Suites

43' Quinton - Single Family Home

The 43' Quinton features the Flex Plan optional guest suite on the main floor, ideal for buyers exploring multi-family home options in Ottawa. With a private 3-piece bathroom and closet. Also on the main floor is a work-at-home den with convenient access to the nearby powder room. The large great room flows seamlessly into the fashionable and functional kitchen.

36' Waverley - Single Family Home

The 36' Waverley, with 4 or 5 bedrooms, features a 2,629 sq. ft. layout that can accommodate large families. On the main floor, there’s a private guest suite with a 3-piece bathroom, and the great room and kitchen feature 10’ ceilings. When you select the 5-bedroom Flex Plan, the laundry room relocates to the basement.

38’ Silver Maple - Single Family Home

The 38’ Silver Maple is a sprawling multi-family home in Ottawa spread out over 2,667 square feet. The private guest suite with a 3-piece bathroom is next to the kitchen, convenient for cooking enthusiasts. Except in tiled areas, the main level boasts hardwood floors. The four bedrooms on the second floor are spacious enough for everyone to enjoy their own room.

Wynwood Corner - Townhome

The Wynwood Corner is an Executive Townhome with a private guest suite flex plan option, which includes a 3-piece bathroom. This home has everything the multi-generational family needs. Above the main floor are four bedrooms and a laundry room, and the basement features a finished rec room.

Minto Ottawa Multi-Family Homes with Basement Guest Suites

Executive Townhomes

Executive Townhomes now offer the option of converting part of the basement into a bedroom with a 3-piece ensuite. These Ottawa multi-family homes for sale boast efficiently planned spaces that ensure every member of the multi-generational family has privacy. In addition, the Wynwood Corner design has the option of configuring the main floor den into a private bedroom with a 3-piece bath.

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