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DELIGHTS|residences think our relations with Canada are very important. When Canada was founded, we were part of the United Kingdom.” Mr. Bassett says he has been welcomed by many of Irish descent in the area. “They have preserved the customs very well in the Ottawa Valley,” he notes. His new home, which features the modified original stone house at its centre, has handsome clay and brick extensions on either side. The brick complements the beige highlights of the original stone, says renovations architect Sarah Murray, a partner with her husband at Nicholas Caragianis Architect Inc. The design won a 2010 City of Ottawa award for infill and restoration of a heritage property. Ms Murray changed the arrangement of the house with the service side facing Rockcliffe Park Public School, the community hall and police offices on Springfield Road, thus leaving the deep setback in the front in synch with other large homes on Park Road. Entering through the glass portico, Ms Murray has created a wide, bright hallway leading straight back to a glass gallery loggia along the north side of the original house and linking the east and west new wings. “It provides a porch-like connec- all photos Dyanne Wilson Part of the expansion includes a glass gallery loggia that runs along the north side of the original house and links the new east and west wings. PREMIER REALTY LTD. (2008) CHRISTOPHER LACHARITY SALES REPRESENTATIVE 613-240-8609 OFFICE: 613 567 1400 FAX: 613 567 1300 EMAIL: CHRIS@PROFILEPROPERTIES.CA 1 RAYMOND ST. OTTAWA ON. K1R 1A2 72 FALL 2011 | OCT-NOV-DEC
esidences|DELIGHTS tion to the garden,” she says, “mediating between the old and new.” The west wing is considered the living room wing with the ambassador’s quarters above, while the east wing has the dining room and services, including the kitchen, with staff quarters above. Almost all the interior design elements come from Ireland and the overall look is very contemporary. The dining room, which seats 24, is fitted with a fascinating “turf bog” oak table and matching chairs with hand-painted seats and backs. Opulent Waterford crystal chandeliers hang overhead. The iconic Irish company closed its doors in 1990 and Ms Murray admits there was quite a scramble to find appropriate Waterford chandeliers for the residence. Contemporary taupe-coloured Irish carpets are designed with modernistic splashes of burnt orange, the prevailing colour of the furniture. Taupe/gray walls dominate most of the hallways and main floor reception rooms including the library, while the living room and dining room are a creamy yellow shade. The contemporary wood furniture and most of the artisan pieces in the residence come from the award-winning Dublin furniture makers zelouf +BELL and their craftspeople. Columns in the living room, used to break up the large space, were made in Ottawa while a mammoth living room fireplace, decorated with Celtic knots, was made in Toronto. Cultural pieces include a display of Waterford crystal glasses. “I’d love to add a bottle of Irish whiskey to that cabinet,” laughs the ambassador with a twinkle in his eye. Along the loggia wall, a series of bright and charming pictures, some of the historical ships that carried Irish immigrants to Canada, attracts visitors’ attention. Obviously enjoying his multi-milliondollar residence, the ambassador is keen to show it off every chance he gets. The embassy’s annual St. Patrick’s Day reception draws about 500 guests. He has also opened his front door for charitable groups, including a springtime fundraiser for the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra. A state-of-the-art conference room located in the basement is used frequently for meetings and get-togethers. Ambassador Bassett has hung an Irish harp over the front door. Now, he says, more people than ever slow down to admire the symbol and his beautiful home. Margo Roston is Diplomat’s culture editor. During the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, this room, at the end of the main entrance, is emptied and used for musical performers. Designer showroom & professional workroom on premises COMMITTED TO QUALITY INSPIRED BY DESIGN COMMITTED TO QUALITY INSPIRED BY DESIGN 1134 Bank Street (near Sunnyside) 613.730.9090 www.elitedraperies.ca Artful interiors • Custom window coverings • Shutters • Blinds • Furniture • Upholstery • Slipcovers • Bedcoverings • Hardware Elite's talented team of designers and technicians can take on any project of any scale — from expertly handcrafted draperies to interior design to complete custom home renovations. Elite has the depth of experience and capabilities to make your dream project a reality. diplomat and international canada 73
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