Experience the ultimate live-in, live-out lifestyle with this rare opportunity to own a quarter-acre estate right in the city. This meticulously cared-for two-storey home offers over 3,000 square feet of total developed living space, designed with the elegance of a country vacation home and functional flow perfect for a growing family. Backing onto private green space, the property boasts 180-degree views of the Bow Valley, the Rocky Mountains, and COP.The open and bright main floor features 9-foot ceilings and rich maple hardwood flooring throughout. A true heart of the home, the renovated kitchen is outfitted with custom 42-inch soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, and a massive 4x8 foot island. Two upgraded patio doors lead directly to the elevated south-facing deck, featuring a manual retractable awning and a natural gas BBQ hookup—ideal for summer entertaining while taking in the mountain views. The main level also includes a spacious living room with a gas-insert fireplace, a formal dining area, and a functional laundry/mudroom with custom storage.Upstairs, the family retreat consists of three generous bedrooms, all wired for high-speed internet. The primary sanctuary features south-facing windows, a full-wall closet organizer, and a 5pc, spa-inspired ensuite, featuring heated ceramic floors, dual sinks, and a double-head walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed five-piece main bath that also features tiled floors, as well as in-floor heating.The walkout basement has been completely reimagined as a versatile studio suite (illegal) or massive entertainment hub. Featuring high ceilings, sound-proofing insulation, and durable wood-grain engineered flooring, this level includes a large family room, a second galley-style kitchenette with dishwasher, microwave and fridge, a flex room that can easily convert to a fourth bedroom, and a full bathroom with a second laundry set. With two huge south-facing windows and a separate keypad entr ance, it is perfectly suited for multi-generational living or a home business.Outdoor living is truly exceptional on this oversized property. The south-facing backyard is your private orchard and garden paradise, featuring maturing apple trees, blueberry bushes, strawberries, rhubarb, and five raised garden beds. The massive fully fenced yard also includes a water pond feature, a large concrete patio, and an open gazebo with a swing.Practical upgrades include a newer (2024) hail-guard asphalt shingle roof with a 25-year warranty, newer eavestroughs, a built-in central vacuum system, and a double attached garage with a sharp epoxy floor coating and workbench. The large concrete driveway easily accommodates four vehicles. Located in a quiet, mature community with no city sidewalks to clear, you’ll love being just minutes from paved walking and biking trails, off-leash parks, and the Bow River. Enjoy easy access to the C-Train, University of Calgary, SAIT, and premium shopping at Crowfoot Circle. (id:55577)