I have listed a new property at 65 Brightonstone GARDENS SE in Calgary. See details here

Have you been waiting for that perfect family home to come on market? It’s here! As you park on your spacious double-wide driveway, you’ll immediately notice this home’s pristine exterior, its expansive, yet private front porch surrounded by perennial gardens, and large, healthy trees. Located in a safe, established family-friendly community, your new home is only steps from your favourite family activities: three blocks to skating rinks, splash park, tennis and beach volleyball courts, and the community centre. This home is just 10 minutes south of the Calgary Soccer Centre, and Fish Creek, Carburn Park, and Ralph Klein Park are within easy biking distance. Situated on one of the best blocks in the community, your home is centered between New Brighton Park and the local elementary school. Want to enjoy some family time at home? Your new backyard – one of the largest in the neighbourhood, has gorgeous perennial gardens, large trees, privacy fencing, two raised decks; one with a lovely pergola and loads of space for BBQ and picnic seating, and a second with a gorgeous metal gazebo. There is a paved ground level patio area – great for sunbathing - and loads of green grass; perfect for kids and pets. There is a custom 8X10 shed painted to match the house for all your tools and planting implements, and there are two raised gardens – fresh greens! Driving to activities or work? You’ll love the easy access to both Stony Trail, and Deerfoot Trail. No waiting in traffic: downtown in 20 minutes, or out of town in a blink. Your new home offers 2763 square feet of beautifully maintained living space. You’ll immediately notice the 10-foot ceilings, and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the main floor, the flex room with opaque French doors just off the main entry, and large powder room. As you walk through, you’ll imagine entertaining in your stunning, unique formal dining room with spectacular chandelier. Your new kitchen has expansive granite countertops, rich wood carpentry, and huge windows onto the east-facing back yard. Your large, bright-white, walk-through pantry has convenient access from the garage and to the laundry with newer washing machine. Upstairs, you’ll sink into your stunning master suite with adjoining living area, three-way fireplace, huge walk-in closet. Your gorgeous sunny spa ensuite has steam shower, spa tub, dual glass sinks and vanity area. Two spacious secondary bedrooms are located on this floor’s west elevation. Both have spacious walk-in closets with windows, and share a spacious, three-piece bath with huge linen closet adjacent. This home has custom blinds on all windows, upgraded LED lighting, two air conditioners and furnaces providing on-demand temperature for all levels of your home, and a water softener, all to help lower your utilities costs. Your new home’s lower level is ready for your dream games and entertainment room, gym, a fourth bedroom; anything your heart desires. New roof Shingles installed last fall. A 100 percent “Wow” home.

I have listed a new property at 1139 7A STREET NW in Calgary. See details here

Your family will love living in this beautiful 1339 sq/ft. bungalow. Fully renovated by House Brand in 2011, every box is checked: with its west-facing deck & views over your landscaped yard. Watch your kids play tennis in the summer & skate in the winter at the Rosedale Community Association. There are excellent area schools including the highly rated K-9 Rosedale School & Banff Trail School offering the French immersion curriculum. Your older children can walk to Crescent Heights High School. SAIT & AU Arts are 2 blocks west & U of C is only 5 minutes by car. The community association offers excellent after-school programs for all ages. There are 2 other community associations within walking distance, including North Mount Pleasant with its famous art programs. Getting downtown is a breeze! Located on pathways & walkways, with access to Centre Street & 10th Street, your commute will give you just enough time to catch the morning news by car, or an easy 15-minute bike ride to the downtown core. No waits in traffic either way. Walk along 10th St & Kensington Rd via the pathway at the end of your street. Safeway is just at the foot of the pathway. Even your dog will love this home; the Rosedale off leash dog park & McHugh Park borders the pathway at the end of your street. This home is peaceful & bright with a perfect layout. The front entryway opens onto a formal dining room to your right, & through to a delightful family room, sparkling white kitchen with miles of bright countertops. There is a built-in desk; a lovely place to enjoy afternoon sun whilst browsing your favourite recipe books or space for your littles to do their homework. The family room is graced with large windows & a marble-faced gas fireplace, & patio doors onto the massive deck. No matter sunny or rainy, your retractable awning makes this a year-round space. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms located away from the main areas of the home – quiet, even when there are guests. The primary bedroom has a delightful ensuite. Floor to ceiling windows, and patio door onto the deck make for lovely, peaceful evenings with a book, overlooking the mountains to the west, then a short pop into bed. The secondary bedrooms are well-planned with ample closets and big windows. These bedrooms share a bright new main bath. Downstairs, there are 2 large bedrooms with egress windows, full bath with tub/shower, & a large storage room. A spacious entertainment room with floor to ceiling windows & patio doors onto a ground level patio complete the lower level. Your cedar hot tub is nestled just there behind privacy screening. Your back garden has beautiful landscaping, loads of grass & new fencing, making this a fantastic private & safe space for kids & pets. As a bonus, there is a large reception entry with tile floors, & loads of storage. Garage access is a skip across exposed aggregate pathways. Everything is done & there’s nothing to update: your home has a new furnace, new water tank, A/C and a new roof.

I have listed a new property at 311 3600 15A STREET SW in Calgary. See details here

Imagine settling into a comfortable sofa in your quiet, west-facing top floor condominium. Throw open the balcony door in summer and enjoy your fireplace in winter. No feet above you and no traffic noise below. You will appreciate a quiet morning coffee, and an enjoyable book in the evening on your west-facing balcony. Lovely views over the neighbourhood and privacy thanks to mature trees surrounding the property. Your new home is nestled into a peaceful corner of Altadore, a block from the area’s best coffee shop, a short walk to unique shops and restaurants along 33rd and 34th avenues, minutes from grocery shops and services, steps to several highly rated yoga studios, and a skip to public transit direct to downtown. Two area elementary schools are within a five-block walk. This spacious, bright top floor unit has rich wide-plank hardwood flooring, a lovely u-shaped kitchen with granite counters and vast storage, a breakfast bar for two or three and room for a table for four. The large bedroom has big, bright windows well above street level, room for a king bed, a dresser, and chiffonier. Your large, walk-through closet has custom organisers on both. Walk through to the spacious four-piece bath with tub/shower combination. This is a two-entry bath, with access from the main space. Ensuite laundry with stacked appliances conveniently adjacent. Working from home? You’ll love the stylish built-in workstation with wide and deep desk: lots of room for a computer tower below and two wide monitors on the desk. Your home in this secure building has underground parking, bike lockup and a storage locker, all accessible from the elevator; no more hot car in summer, or sweeping snow in winter. There is ample on-street parking for your guests as well. An exceptional choice for affordable, comfortable living in one of the city’s best neighbourhoods.