Brand-new and highly upgraded, this semi-detached infill in the heart of Killarney with a sunny South-facing backyard features a premium party wall for superior soundproofing – a rare find in the infill market! With nearly 3,000 total square feet, this home is situated on a beautiful, quiet street within easy walking distance of Killarney School, Holy Name Catholic School, and AE Cross School.
Boasting a stunning curb appeal with Hardie Board, brick, and cedar soffits, this home exudes quality right from the first entry. The open-concept main floor features 10-ft painted ceilings, spacious living areas, wood slat feature walls, a hidden pantry, and a hidden rear office.
Off the spacious foyer, there’s an elegant formal dining space with a designer chandelier, a wood-panelled feature wall, and oversized windows overlooking the front yard. White oak engineered hardwood floors span the main floor through the central kitchen and rear living room.
Highly upgraded, the kitchen is a chef’s dream. Ceiling-height maple cabinets with a slim shaker-style profile feature upgraded cabinet pulls and handles. It’s equipped with an upgraded appliance package, including a counter-depth fridge and a 36” gas stove, and the massive island showcases a quartz waterfall feature, a two-toned base with wooden slats, and a breakfast bar. The large walk-in pantry with a hidden, wood slat access door and an additional built-in cabinet next to the stairs can handle everything that comes home from Costco.
Natural light floods through dual sliding glass doors in the living room, spotlighting the fully tiled and upgraded gas fireplace with built-in shelving. From here, easily access the back deck and yard with Southern exposure for all-day sunshine year-round.
Behind another hidden access door, the large rear mudroom offers additional yard/garage access and is conveniently equipped with a homework station complete with built-in desks, pendant lighting, and extra storage space. Finishing the main floor is a stunning powder room with a floating quartz vanity and vessel sink, pendant lighting, a custom mirror, and a sidelight for natural light!
A beautiful wood-wrapped staircase with a white oak railing and a large skylight above leads through an elegant stairwell featuring a chandelier, bright windows, and a skylight on the second floor. Upstairs where 9’ painted ceilings and 8’ doors are found throughout, two large spare bedrooms feature individual ensuites (one with a tub/shower, one with a fully tiled/glass-in shower), oversized South-facing windows for great natural light, and closets with custom organizers. The full laundry room is conveniently located upstairs with tiled floors, quartz counters, an oversized laundry sink, upper and lower cabinetry, and shelving.
In a class of its own, the spacious master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, a chandelier, a coffee station/bar, and large windows facing the front street. You’ll find everything you need for storing and organizing your wardrobe in the enormous custom-built walk-in closet with a large window and extensive built-in custom organizers, including multiple towers with high-grade drawers, adjustable shelves, and both short and long hanging space. Closet dreams do come true!
Entering the spa-like master ensuite through double doors, you’re greeted with marble floors and a free-standing soaker tub resting beneath a chandelier above. The double vanity offers quartz counters, dual undermount sinks, and custom mirrors. Experience true relaxation in the fully tiled walk-in shower with 10mil glass doors, a tiled bench, a rain showerhead, and a wall-mounted shower head and wand. Finished with a tile feature wall and a private water closet, this ensuite is a slice of heaven.
Made for entertaining, the fully-developed basement features 9’ ceilings, SPC flooring, a home gym, a fully equipped wet bar, and a large rec room. The custom-designed bar features upper and lower cabinets, a full-sized fridge, and a sink, perfect for hosting game nights. As a bonus, there’s potential to make this a full kitchen with rough-ins for a stove and space for a microwave/hood fan. The adjacent large rec room has a built-in entertainment unit, perfect for a home theatre space and watching the big game, and the home gym has rubber floors and glass barn doors for privacy. The best part is this basement is a walk-out with direct access to a private, sunken concrete patio! There’s also a rear mudroom with a coat closet, built-in bench, and hooks for keeping outdoor gear tidy and organized.
Completing the basement is an upgraded 4-piece bathroom with a fully tiled tub/shower and a fourth bedroom with a massive window and staggered wood window well to allow more light into the room!
Sun-drenched year-round, the South-facing backyard is an excellent spot for hosting summer BBQs with the gas line. The maintenance-free deck, low-maintenance landscaping (to be completed Spring/Summer 2023), and cedar fencing make yard upkeep a breeze. There’s also entry to the insulated, drywalled and heated double car garage for quickly accessing toys and tools.
Other upgrades include a two-stage furnace, a high-efficiency furnace with an HRV system, in-floor heating rough-ins, and central air conditioning rough-ins. The future homeowners don’t have to worry about anything!
Located on a quiet, tree-lined street with newer infills and well-maintained older bungalows, this home is within walking distance to Killarney School, AE Cross School, and Holy Name Catholic School, perfect for families. Easily walk to parks, playgrounds, and the Glenmore Community Rink. With transportation via foot, bus, or car and quick access to main arteries like Sarcee Trail, Crowchild Trail, and Glenmore Trail, accessing the city has never been easier. Plus, downtown is a short 10-minute commute!
