Extraordinary Country Living

Only 30 minutes to downtown Calgary! This exquisite French chateau-style custom-built home with over 4300 sq. ft. of living space is situated on 5 acres in an ideal location bordering a natural reserve. No detail has been overlooked and only the highest quality natural finishings were used in building this extraordinary property. Enter the foyer to be welcomed by maple custom built-in cabinetry, marble tile & gorgeous naturally stained diagonally laid black walnut floors that flow throughout the main level. The great room features a 22-foot vaulted ceiling with floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize the natural light throughout the home & highlight the view. The wood-burning fireplace fills the room with warmth, and the formal dining room with an adjacent wine room/bar is perfect for entertaining family & friends on every occasion. The chef's kitchen is a dream come true with a large island, endless maple cabinetry, granite countertops & European Electrolux Icon appliances, including a gas cooktop, built-in oven & microwave/steam oven. A spacious pantry provides endless storage and leads to the convenient main floor laundry room & massive mudroom. Right off the kitchen is the spacious cedar deck with a covered area for shade, or you can sit in the sun with your morning coffee with the view of green meadows and the organic garden. Follow the stairs to the upper level & enjoy the sun streaming through the expansive windows in the staircase. The primary bedroom is bright & open with 12-foot vaulted ceilings, built-in maple cabinets, and a romantic chandelier decorated with shimmering Swarovski crystals. Pamper yourself in the luxurious ensuite with marble & granite throughout, a large soaker tub, double sinks, a vanity table, bidet & a massive walk-in closet. The upper level offers 2 additional bedrooms, both with custom maple cabinetry & vaulted ceilings. Downstairs, the walkout basement offers a casual entertaining space with a media area wired for a projector tv, a beautiful bar & rec space perfect for a game area/pool table or lounging area. 2 additional bedrooms with built-in custom cabinetry & a full bath with a large cedar sauna, in-floor heating with 5 zones complete the lower level. Out the doors is a gorgeous patio space & a summer kitchen with a wood-burning stone fireplace that can be used as an oven & a large dining space perfect for family and friends to enjoy all year long. Don't forget the oversized triple garage with heated floor & over 1000 sq ft, perfect for a workshop, toys & storage. Surrounded by over 400 trees & perennials & a large organic garden (see supplements), a spacious garden shed & a greenhouse plus you will never run out of water with the fantastic well with an output of 20 GPM. Walk to the neighbouring farmer's market for lunch on the weekend at Granary Road, drive 5 minutes to the full amenities in Silverado or Shawnessy, have a round of golf at Scirocco golf club & easily drive to Kananaskis and Bragg Creek in 30 minutes.