Time for our weekly look into a home the vast majority of us have no chance of owning, or, as my brilliant and yet benevolent editor calls it, real estate porn..And this week we focus on a dream home in Calgary. .This 7,839-sq.-ft. estate sits on 1.19 acres of land, surrounded by fully-grown trees, providing complete privacy.. Dining areaDining area .The lot overlooks an environmental reserve, with a view of the westernmost edge of Heritage Pointe Golf Club..It’s very easy to be impressed as soon as you peek inside the main grand entrance and see the show-stopping floating staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceiling with massive wood beams.. WindowsWindows .The home has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with the owners’ suite and three other bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, on the upper level. .The owners’ suite has a three-sided gas fireplace, steam shower, free standing tub, steam shower and balcony overlooking the indoor pool.. StaircaseStaircase .There is also a lounge area with gas fireplace and library with opera deck overlooking the central main floor area..A resort-inspired retreat boasts the indoor pool; outside is a courtyard with wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen..The greenspace includes a built-in volleyball court, a garden and multi-tiered decks with views of the nearby forest and creek.. Anyone for a dipAnyone for a dip .The fully developed walkout lower-level features two more bedrooms with ensuites, a games room, double-sided fireplace, a bar with four TVs, wine room, theatre, gym and sauna..Oh, and a bar that resembles a pub my brilliant and yet benevolent editor says he would love to have a drink in.. KitchenKitchen .The furniture was custom-designed to match the home’s décor..Built in 2006, the property is listed at $4,196,800 with an estimated mortgage of $15,447 per month. . BarBar
Time for our weekly look into a home the vast majority of us have no chance of owning, or, as my brilliant and yet benevolent editor calls it, real estate porn..And this week we focus on a dream home in Calgary. .This 7,839-sq.-ft. estate sits on 1.19 acres of land, surrounded by fully-grown trees, providing complete privacy.. Dining areaDining area .The lot overlooks an environmental reserve, with a view of the westernmost edge of Heritage Pointe Golf Club..It’s very easy to be impressed as soon as you peek inside the main grand entrance and see the show-stopping floating staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceiling with massive wood beams.. WindowsWindows .The home has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with the owners’ suite and three other bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, on the upper level. .The owners’ suite has a three-sided gas fireplace, steam shower, free standing tub, steam shower and balcony overlooking the indoor pool.. StaircaseStaircase .There is also a lounge area with gas fireplace and library with opera deck overlooking the central main floor area..A resort-inspired retreat boasts the indoor pool; outside is a courtyard with wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen..The greenspace includes a built-in volleyball court, a garden and multi-tiered decks with views of the nearby forest and creek.. Anyone for a dipAnyone for a dip .The fully developed walkout lower-level features two more bedrooms with ensuites, a games room, double-sided fireplace, a bar with four TVs, wine room, theatre, gym and sauna..Oh, and a bar that resembles a pub my brilliant and yet benevolent editor says he would love to have a drink in.. KitchenKitchen .The furniture was custom-designed to match the home’s décor..Built in 2006, the property is listed at $4,196,800 with an estimated mortgage of $15,447 per month. . BarBar