This mature almost ¼ acre inner city property is an easy walk to amenities, and quick access to CWC, Foothills Hospital, downtown, University and mountains, an ideal place for executives/professionals and/or to raise an active family. The current owners have countless memories of their experiences over 23 years. Now is your turn to enjoy this unique home in and sought after community.
This home has over 4,000 ft2 of developed living space, city and mountain views, 75’ frontage and a large backyard - space to live, entertain, and store all your toys (big or small). Professional renovations of over $1M created beautiful living space yet maintained the charm and history of the original. Well priced and significantly less than a new home on such a lot, you can move in, live, add your own touches, option to build bigger later, or have a solid holding property in this inner-city community which will increase in value and remain desirable.
The residence features an oversize, triple tandem garage, with an over height ceiling able to house up to 3, 4,091 kg car lifts for automotive collectors, and all your sporting or collection needs. There’s an additional double-parking pad off the laneway (teenager cars?) as well as ample street parking. We invite you to try and find a home equipped with more parking flexibility a similar area. Or one with such versatile outdoor space – a 750-sf south deck and separate large backyard with decks, hot tub, a drought-tolerant garden, 1000-litre rain barrel, optional dog run and two levels so there is always a sunny spot and room for trampolines or bouncy tent parties. The Xeriscape front yard is low-maintenance and does not need watering.
Inside there are many gems created by experts. Architect Richard Davignon created curb appeal, added the studio, huge garage, south deck, energy efficient multi-zone heating, upgraded insulation and a 50+ year blue metal roof. William Blake Homes built out the master suite with vaulted 12-ft ceilings, large closet, sunroom, private balcony w/city and mountain views, and a 5-piece ensuite separate water closet, heated towel rack, and heated floors including the shower. Marvel Kitchens designed the kitchen focusing on useability, family and entertainment: a massive quartz island (seats 6 in ‘C’ to encourage conversation), high-end appliances, and breakfast bar.
The main floor is open concept with large windows overlooking the south deck and the ‘studio’ with soaring 17-ft ceilings, oversized windows, gas fireplace and access to south deck & the fully landscaped backyard. Seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining possibilities.
Both upstairs and downstairs are separated with doors – to allow some privacy and sound separation. One of the few complaints of fully open concept houses. The bedroom level has two large bedrooms (XL closets), a 5-pc bath and the penthouse master suite.
The north lower level is functional with a family room, bedroom, kitchenette, 3-pc bath (perfect for multigenerational living, students or a live-in nanny) plus laundry/pantry space. The south lower level has a large mudroom connecting to the 3-car attached garage, a 5th bedroom/gym/office space, versatile den/workshop with wine room, and a half-bath.
This home is not just an investment in your family, but a safe investment of a large inner-city lot with lasting/growing land value.
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Address
1720 12 Avenue NW
List Price
$2,199,000
Property Type
Residential
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
1 and Half Storey
Transaction Type
sale
Area
Calgary CC
Sub-Area
Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Floor Area
2,550 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size
8987 Sq. Ft.
Year Built
1950
MLS® Number
A2250479
Listing Brokerage
RE/MAX House of Real Estate
Basement Area
Finished, Full
Postal Code
T2N 1J2
Zoning
R-CG
Site Influences
Back Lane, Back Yard, Low Maintenance Landscape, Landscaped, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Park, Walking/Bike Paths, See Remarks, Seasonal Water, Sidewalks, Street Lights