336197 223 Ave W

In the Rocky Mountain foothills, at the end of a winding laneway embraced by towering evergreens, a sense of grandeur defines this spectacular custom-home built with superior craftsmanship and character.

Behold the stunning curb appeal before ascending the front steps to a warm and welcoming foyer. Adjacent to the entrance is an impressive rotunda – the perfect space for a library or music conservatory – complete with vaulted ceilings, a double-sided gas fireplace and natural light streaming through the spectacular floor to ceiling windows.

The personality of the soaring structure continues throughout the open-concept home to create an architectural masterpiece, complete with cathedral ceilings, oversized custom doors, grand windows, artisan stained glasswork, burnished ironwork and magnificent fireplaces.

Perfect for entertaining guests, the chef’s kitchen extends naturally into both an informal eating area and a splendid dining room adorned with beautiful wall sconces. From the modern kitchen, prepare culinary delights while simultaneously entertaining guests seated in the dining and living rooms. Your family and guests will marvel at the surrounding vistas – the beauty of the back yard, the streaming sunlight, and the magnificent forest punctuated with visiting wildlife.

True to its name, the striking great room boasts a towering cathedral ceiling, a custom-built wood burning fireplace with stone surround, remarkable floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant oversized double-antique doors that open to the wrap-around deck.

A custom staircase leads to the upper level boasting the master suite with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace with custom cabinetry and stone surround, a five-piece en-suite with a soaker tub, and artisan stained- glass windows, all illuminated by the sunshine emanating from the skylight above. A circular flow runs through the suite to an expansive dressing room with French doors opening to the balcony overlooking the great room. This grand suite also features a private stone and iron deck overlooking the back yard.

Imagine master-craftsmanship and charming character directly adjacent to an environmental reserve that greatly enhances the vastness of this beautifully treed property. From your own back yard a trail through the forest leads you to Antler Ridge Lake and the natural recreational amenities it provides, including cross-country skiing, skating, canoeing and hiking. This property is walking distance to Kananaskis Country, a world-class wilderness playground that extends directly into Banff National Park, a ten-minute drive to the quaint hamlet of Bragg Creek, and a thirty-minute drive to Calgary.