I have listed a new property at 140 35 STREET NW in Calgary. See details here

This 3600sqft custom stunner in Parkdale’s "Golden Triangle" takes Dream Home to another level. Exterior wood and stone accents immediately evoke a country manor house. A glass inset front door brings the light in with you. Inside, hardwood floors add a rustic elegance to the main floor, and cove lighting brings a sense of grandeur to the front hall. A home office with transom windows, floor-to-ceiling built-ins, and a private patio elevate the work from home experience. In the dining room, coffered ceilings create the perfect setting. The kitchen is a gourmet masterpiece, with luxe espresso cabinetry and granite counters. A tiered island offers a second sink and an eat-up bar. A custom hood fan over a Viking gas range and a wall oven are ready for culinary adventures – stock up on fresh ingredients in the Subzero refrigerator. At the heart of the living room, a wood burning Rockefeller-style fireplace is an exquisite focal point. Sliding French patio doors and more transom windows bring in tons of natural light. The back entry provides a custom closet, hanging space, and a bench. A powder room off the hall completes this level. Upstairs, a sumptuous primary bedroom is a one-of-a-kind retreat. Custom vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace infuse a unique ambiance. The walk-in closet has elaborate organizers, including a jewelry lightbox. A decadent ensuite begs you to indulge. Dual floating vanities and a separate wash closet are the ultimate couple’s layout, and the stunning tiled shower features four body spray jets. The soaker tub in the centre of the room is both art and function, with accent lighting and a jet stream spout in the ceiling. This storey has two more generous bedrooms, and the main bath is well-appointed. Downstairs, an epic basement was made for entertaining. A two-sided limestone fireplace divides the games area from the ultimate home theatre, complete with built-in speakers. In fact, there are speakers all throughout the house. A wet bar is equipped with a fridge, sink, and a dishwasher. There is also a wine cellar. Another large bedroom is ideal for overnight guests, and the bathroom has a phenomenal steam shower with a bench and body jets. You will also find the laundry room here. Outside, a tiered patio offers options for outdoor living, and the lawn is great for kids and pets to play. Mature trees edge the fence, and garden beds add colour. An oversized double detached garage provides off-street parking and a place for your toys. Set just a block from the river and 10 minutes to downtown by car or cycle, this area is one of the hottest in Calgary. With miles of river pathways at your door, you can walk, run, or bike to your heart’s content. Foothills and the Children's Hospital are nearby, as are shops and restaurants in trendy Kensington. Plus, some iconic local favourites are within walking distance, such as the Lazy Loaf and Kettle and LICS

I have listed a new property at 119 37 STREET NW in Calgary. See details here

****OPEN HOUSE SAT MAY 27th 1-4pm *****Visualize the perfect inner-city location. Now, open your eyes and fall in love with this pristine executive 2,469 sqft duplex in Parkdale’s exclusive Golden Triangle. Steps to the river and with only one neighbour, this home is surrounded by green space and set in one of the most picturesque areas in Calgary. A stylish curb appeal features mature landscaping, plentiful parking, and a covered front porch. Inside, a bright entry with big windows and vaulted ceilings steps up to a main floor where natural light and warm hardwood floors create an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. The family room has a bay window and top-down, bottom-up blinds, and the open layout flows through a dining nook with access to the deck. Kitchen was renovated in 2016, and offers tons of counter space, soft close cabinets, a spice cupboard, and a full pantry. The diner window connects this room to the formal dining area, which overlooks a sunlit living room with a cozy gas fireplace. The entire home has been impeccably maintained, with regular service for all appliances, and both interior and exterior upgrades over the years, including fresh paint throughout. Upstairs, a sumptuous primary suite is designed for couples, with dual closets and a spacious ensuite where a double vanity keeps you organized and a glassed-in shower has a skylight overhead. Both secondary bedrooms are spacious, with huge closets, and fans in most rooms allow you to control the airflow on warm days. In the basement, parquet floors are a charming character element in the rec area, which could easily function as home office space next to the library shelving, or put in your home theatre, or a gym. The laundry room includes a hobby area and built-in shelving. There are two furnaces with air conditioning and a central vacuum. The utility room features a broad work bench with additional storage areas. This level also holds the entrance from the double detached garage; a unique layout that is incredibly convenient. Outside, the tiered back deck provides over 350 sq. Ft. of outdoor living area, complete with privacy walls, storage, and a low maintenance garden and trees. Southwest views showcase the gorgeous Bow River Pathways and the amazing Calgary sunsets. Walk the dog, put a boat in the river, or hop on the bike to head downtown for work, all right at your doorstep. This property was not affected or evacuated in the 2013 floods, and is 97% likely to remain unaffected in future floods based on a government study. Locations like this don’t come along often. Also, within walking distance, you will find Riverside Towers, where a mix of shops and amenities includes Riverside Spa, and in the other direction you can enjoy local iconic eateries like LICS Ice Cream, Nove Nine Diner, and the Lazy Loaf and Kettle. Foothills Hospital and the Alberta Children’s Hospital are also nearby, and primary routes connect you quickly to an easy escape to the mountains whenever they call