Lake Bonaventure may still be one of Calgary’s best kept secrets. This privately owned lake offers access to only 143 homes, & presents you with one of the most exclusive opportunities you will find in Calgary. 819 Lake Placid Drive offers you a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure what is without a doubt one of the most desirable homes & lots on this lake. At a depth of 200 feet, this is one of the longer lots on this lake which results in an expansive, west facing lake exposure. Take a tour on the lake at sunset, & you’ll find that this is one of the last homes that the sun will touch in evening. Truly magnificent. Lake Bonaventure is a private, inner city sanctuary which is carefully maintained by its owners. This environment is pristine due to its exclusive nature & limited use by just 143 homes. From the quality of the water, the upkeep of the island & the stunning homes that surround it, this is an inner city jewel with a very limited number of opportunities to live here. Exclusive, lakefront exposures are available to only 69 of the 143 homes. Launch your boat, or cast a line into the lake which is restocked every year with trout. Head out to the private island to enjoy a picnic, lovely waterfalls & scenic lookout points. In the winter owners will shovel out several rinks for hockey. A path around the lake is also great for skating. This is like living in an inner city home & cottage. As a bonus, your sidewalk is shovelled as a part of your H.O.A. fee. It’s not hard to sell a prospective buyer on this exclusive merits of this lake, & certainly the quality of this home adds to this incredible opportunity. As an owner on Lake Bonaventure, you get exclusive use & still have privileges to the other resident lake, Lake Bonavista. This home is so special & was beautifully renovated & maintained by the existing owner. When renovated, this home basically functioned as new. Walk in & you are greeted with lake views from your living room. With over 7000 sq.ft of developed space, this home ticks every box as it relates to luxury living. The floor plan is so well thought out. The majority of the principal rooms offer lake views. The main floor has a large kitchen, butler pantry with additional prep space, formal office, dining & living room with raised ceiling. 3 bedrooms on the upstairs, each with their own ensuite bathroom (shower+tub). The primary bedrooms is very impressive - beautiful views of the lake, his/her closet & perfectly appointed ensuite. The basement was dug down in order to feature high ceilings. Evidenced by the photos, this is basement is an amazing space & offers a quality & utility seldom found. The basement also walks-up to the backyard. Triple garage with epoxy floor. Stunning lakefront features including a patio off the back of the home, & a lakeside seating area + dock where you will spend your entire summer! "Once in a lifetime opportunity" is a phrase that is often said, but rarely realized. You've found it here on Lake Bonaventure.More details
** UNBEATABLE INNER CITY HOME ** Over 3743 SQ of luxurious air-conditioned living space ** ULTIMATE RENOVATIONS: The former show home was nominated for Canada's best-renovated home. ** Check out the video & tour link ** Move in Ready ** This stunning home is fabulously located on a cul-de-sac homesite - a .22 acre - pie-shaped lot with views of the park. Steps away from the lake, with easy access to the pathway system, schools, shopping, Fish Creek Park, and Fun! Impressive curb appeal. Spacious and open principal main floor rooms include a grand foyer entrance with 16' Batu wood detailed ceilings, a semi-formal dining room with an elegant see-through 3-way gas fireplace & an entertainers dream kitchen, and a wet bar with built-in cabinetry, oversized rear living room with quick access to a resort-style heated outdoor media center with a wood burning fireplace, builtin BBQ, TV and retractable wind screen. You can enjoy the evenings outdoors while watching the big game in this covered outdoor retreat with rustic architectural elements such as exposed wooden beams, vaulted canopy, stacked stone chimney, ceiling fans, and built-in firewood cubbies flank this stacked stone fireplace, which is illuminated by perfectly placed landscape lighting that keeps the patio bright at night. GOURMET CHEF'S dream kitchen with a cozy eat-in breakfast area and central island with room to seat 6+, custom ceiling high maple cabinetry, built-in Thermador steam oven + convection oven, 3 dishwashers, induction cooktop and built-in Subzero fridge. Impressive executive primary bedroom suite offers high ceilings, gas fireplace, a private den with access to the outdoor deck, a spa-like 5-piece ensuite, and boutique-style walk-in closet. The lower level is finished with several solar tubes providing natural sunlight to the basement, a fully fitted wet bar open to the media/flex room, two full bathrooms, two additional large bedrooms, a supersized rec room, and more storage areas. Luxury finishings throughout include bespoke curved staircase wood/metal railing, hardwood and tile flooring, 11 solar tubes, Gemstone eave lighting, custom triple pane solid wood Pella windows, solid core wood doors and cabinetry, modern plumbing + light fixtures, top of the line Thermador Professional and Sub-Zero appliances. Central vac with three hose lines under the sinks, Sono's speaker system with built-in ceiling speakers, Lutron Smart Home electrical, newer HTW tank, five fireplaces, and so much more! Excellent outdoor spaces with a 22' x 7' covered front porch, two sheds, sprinkler system, yard lighting, professional landscaping, and mature trees. The look of your home says a lot about you. Whether you want to give the impression of classic elegance or modern style, your home should be exciting, like this castle. Call your friendly REALTOR(R) to book a private viewing!More details
Welcome to luxury living in Lake Bonavista Estates! This 2295 sq ft 2-storey home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 baths and has undergone a complete renovation taken down to the studs. The main floor boasts an open design with white oak engineered hardwood flooring and a versatile front living room that can also be enjoyed as a large dining room. The main floor also includes a stylish custom alder desk with shelves for a bright and cozy workspace. The spacious bright dining area opens to a large cedar deck for additional outdoor dining and entertainment. The kitchen is a culinary delight with high-end custom cabinetry from floor to ceiling, a 10 ft. alder island with loads of storage, built in microwave drawer, and a wine/beverage fridge, quartz countertops, $30,000 Jenn-Air RISE appliance package, and a convenient butler’s pantry equipped with a second fridge. The beautiful and spacious family room features custom alder shelving and cabinetry, and a top-of-the-line gas fireplace with additional venting to evenly heat this welcoming space. This massive family room extends out to a large patio overlooking a huge private backyard with plenty of space for multiple activities. The primary suite impresses with a custom feature wall, spacious walk-in closet with laundry, and a lavish 5-piece ensuite with heated floors. The 2nd floor also hosts 3 additional bedrooms, a main bath with double sinks and heated floors, and a convenient second laundry room with heated floors. The basement is an entertainer's haven with a glass walled gym, large recreation room, fireplace, wet bar with a wine/beverage fridge, 5th bedroom, and a 3 piece bathroom with heated floors. Beyond the exceptional interior, this home offers a large front cedar porch with a privacy wall and extensive cedar soffits, creating a charming and inviting entrance where you can sit and enjoy the evening sunset sky. New sod enhances the landscaped front and back yards completing this extraordinary home. Additional highlights include window coverings, a new high efficiency furnace, new hot water tank, AC, and a heated garage with 100 sq ft of storage space. Just steps away from Fish Creek Park and close to schools, shopping, churches, and Bonavista Lake.More details
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