Award winning builder Laratta Homes, purveyor of some of Alberta’s most spectacular homes, discovered an architectural gem originally designed by the renowned, forward focused firm of Bissell and Holman in Varsity of NW Calgary. In collaboration with McDowell Design, Laratta Homes has preserved and transformed this mid-century modern classic into a functional and timeless home to suit your contemporary lifestyle. Perched on a large 9,687 sqft (.22 ac) lot with a SW facing back yard in a quiet cul de sac, backing onto the community’s expansive tree lined walking paths and within walking distance of the University District. The design forward floor plan includes 3,000 sqft of total living space and features nine large windows above ground that shed light into the lower level fully integrating the upper and lower living spaces. Our creative design and build teams fashioned an open and light filled living concept, a meld of rustic structures and contemporary interior design features. The flat roof architecture is combined with a vaulted open beamed ceiling that houses two stone fireplaces, five bedrooms (or four plus a home office), three full baths , dining and living room spaces and an oversized double front drive attached garage with driveway combine parking for six vehicles. The new custom-built open concept Kitchen features a see-through metal art wall and a curved and reeded oak island along with a Bertazoni gas range, fully integrated Dacor fridge with freezer, stainless steel Dishwasher, microwave and concealed under cabinet lighting and coffee and beverage bars conveniently placed for entertaining. White oak planked and Italian tile flooring are found throughout the main floor. Quartz counters over custom-built cabinets throughout. The fully renovated lower level boasts a rec room, games area, wet bar, cold room, mechanical room and light filled Laundry room. The “to the studs and plywood” renovation includes: Engineer specified steal and laminated s tructural beams and exterior envelope construction specifications; new torched on flat roof; new and updated cedar shakes on sloped roofs; new metal clad vinyl windows with wide brickmolds; new Hardie lap and board and batten siding, soffit, eaves and garage door; new electrical wiring and panel; EV power outlet in garage; new two zoned controlled forced-air furnaces with AC line set; new plumbing throughout; Natural gas BBQ line to rear wood deck and gas starter to wood burning fireplaces; engineered insulation and envelope specifications including : spray-foam insulation in flat and vaulted ceilings, new wall batt insulation and new blown ceiling insulation; new vapor barrier; new wall and ceiling boarding; new lighting with dimmer controlled pots; and all new plumbing fixtures. Nestled in Varsity, an amenity rich community coveted for close to the U of C, Alberta Children’s and Foothills Hospitals, Chartered French school, Edworthy Park, Community linear parks, easy access to Mountains. (id:47423)
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Detailed Information
Bedrooms
2+3
Bathrooms
3
Lot
15.24 x 48 m
Total Area
1,531 ft2
Amenities Nearby
Park
Features
Cul-de-sac, See remarks, Wet bar, No neighbours behind, Closet Organizers, No Animal Home, No Smoking Home, Level, Gas BBQ Hookup
Listing Contract Date
2024-03-27
Municipal ID
0019256965
Ownership Type
Freehold
# of Parking Spaces
6
Plan
5224JK
Property Type
Single Family
Structures
Deck
Transaction Type
For sale
Zoning Description
RC-1
Building
Age
New building
Appliances
Refrigerator, Range - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Garburator, Humidifier, Hood Fan, Garage door opener, Water Heater - Gas
Architectural Style
Bi-level
Basement Development
Finished
Basement Type
Full (Finished)
Construction Material
Poured concrete, Wood frame
Construction Style (Attachment)
Detached
Cooling Type
See Remarks
Exterior Finish
Concrete, See Remarks, Stone
Fireplace Present
Yes
# of Fireplaces
2
Flooring Type
Carpeted, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Plank
Foundation Type
Poured Concrete
Heating Fuel
Natural gas
Heating Type
Other, Forced air
Total Finished Area
1531 sqft
Type
House
Rooms
Room
Level
Dimensions
Notes
Bedroom
Lower level
11.25 Ft x 8.58 Ft
Bedroom
Lower level
12.58 Ft x 8.58 Ft
Other
Lower level
18.42 Ft x 8.08 Ft
Bedroom
Lower level
11.42 Ft x 10.17 Ft
Recreational, Games room
Lower level
21.67 Ft x 12.75 Ft
Laundry room
Lower level
12.75 Ft x 7.00 Ft
Cold room
Lower level
10.00 Ft x 3.33 Ft
Other
Lower level
5.00 Ft x 3.00 Ft
3pc Bathroom
Lower level
8.92 Ft x 4.67 Ft
Kitchen
Main level
16.67 Ft x 10.75 Ft
Breakfast
Main level
14.33 Ft x 12.67 Ft
Living room/Dining room
Main level
23.33 Ft x 13.08 Ft
Foyer
Main level
5.83 Ft x 3.83 Ft
Other
Main level
9.67 Ft x 9.17 Ft
Primary Bedroom
Main level
13.58 Ft x 12.08 Ft
Bedroom
Main level
10.17 Ft x 9.33 Ft
4pc Bathroom
Main level
9.67 Ft x 4.92 Ft
4pc Bathroom
Main level
9.83 Ft x 9.33 Ft
Parking Spaces
Name
Spaces
Attached Garage
2
Land
Total Size
9687 square feet
Amenities
Park
Fence Type
Not fenced
Landscape Features
Landscaped
Size of Irregular Land
9687.00
Open Houses
Date & Time
Comments
04/05/2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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