29 ASCOT CR. SW, CALGARY
ASKING PRICE $1,119,000
SELLING PRICE $1,110,000
TAXES $6,347 (2014)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 40
LISTING AGENT Miranda Pearson, Sotheby's International Realty Canada
The Action: Competition was stiff, with a dozen homes available for sale in the Castle Keep area of Aspen Woods this summer, including this detached house. It had a full schedule of showings and open houses while listed at $1,169,900, but the first offer was lackluster. To avoid losing momentum in a changing market, the price was dropped by nearly $60,000. The lowered asking price sparked a bidding war and resulted in a sale price near asking.
What They Got: Every aspect of this three-year-old house exudes luxury, from its stone and beam exterior and oversized, two-car garage to its 3,113 square-foot interior with nine-foot ceilings, designer lighting fixtures and sliding barn doors to the dining room.
- A two-sided fireplace partially divides a sunken living room from an eat-in kitchen with an island, stainless steel appliances, and a walkout to a cedar deck and tiered backyard that was landscaped last year.
- The upper floor has a bonus room and three bedrooms, including a master with double-door entry, a walk-in closet and the largest of three bathrooms.
The Agent's Take: "[This home's main asset] is the exclusive enclave of Castle Keep location, with all homes in the million-dollar-plus range, walking distance to Webber Academy and backing onto a green space," agent Miranda Pearson said.
"Keeping with the architectural style of exposed beam and stone façades in the area, this home had nearly $70,000 worth in upgrades with a large portion [of that] in additional stonework on the front."
The interior was also meticulously designed and decorated. "The floor plan was truly unique, with a sunken living room, a large stone central fireplace and a professional developed yard backing to a green space lined with aspens … [and] tiered for utmost privacy and perfect for entertaining," Ms. Pearson said.
"[Plus] the home featured designer period lighting fixtures, a reclaimed barn door and a colour scheme that is relevant to today's trends."