Introducing a modern-day historic masterpiece in Calgary's most exclusive neighbourhood, Mount Royal. Perched on a sprawling half-acre lot surrounded by mature trees, meticulous landscaping, and a gated, private driveway, this distinguished 6,725 sq. ft. estate home is located on prestigious and quiet Prospect Avenue, one of the most desirable streets in Calgary.
Known as the Burns residence, this estate has housed many influential and noteworthy families. Today, the property has undergone a full restoration and transformation into a modern take on luxury design.
Special attention has been given to preserving original elements such as the sandstone and brick exterior, copper detailing, grand staircase, stained glass windows, mahogany panelling, quarter-sawn oak flooring, and classic design elements that evoke a sense of nostalgia and grandeur. Complementing these original features are integrated millwork, specialty wall treatments, designer fixtures, lighting, velvet drapery, and limestone and marble detailing. Equally impressive is the addition of an elaborate smart home system, seamlessly integrating contemporary technology with early 20th-century craftsmanship.
The state-of-the-art kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring high-end Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances, custom cabinetry, and marble countertops, seamlessly blending modern functionality with luxurious aesthetics.
The home boasts 5 well-appointed bedrooms, including a primary suite complete with walkthrough closets, a marble en-suite with a volcanic limestone tub, and a serene sunroom perfect for morning yoga. Two offices, an upper-level gym, a billiards room, and a second breakfast sunroom complete the home's appeal. Designed for grand-scale entertaining, the main floor connects seamlessly to a large outdoor sandstone patio with a wood-burning fireplace, an ideal setting for hosting dinner parties. The pièce de résistance is the designer lap pool, showcasing a mosaic of strategically placed glass tiles creating a breathtaking visual display. A charming glass cabana offers versatility, serving as a greenhouse, bar area, or cozy retreat. For golf enthusiasts, a professional-grade putting green provides the perfect spot to practice your game at home.
Centrally located, this home offers unparalleled access to the best of Calgary. Enjoy a short stroll to downtown, the city's finest dining, shopping, schools, amenities, and cultural attractions. This exceptional estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Calgary's rich history while enjoying the comforts of modern living in the inner city. Schedule a private viewing today and experience this masterpiece firsthand.More details
Nestled in Calgary’s Mount Royal neighbourhood, Montreal House is a testament to innovative architectural re-imagination. Conceived by renowned Calgary architect Jeremy Sturgess, this home harmonizes with its environment while challenging conventional design. The home features a continuous flow of living spaces that encourage interaction. A series of 18 cantilevered glulam beams provide solar shading for the west-facing windows, supported by a steel structure to prevent uplift. The home's steel frame enables a structural expression that would not have been possible with conventional construction methods. The extensive use of Kayu Batu cladding promises a stunning transformation as the wood weathers to silver, contrasting the evolving Corten steel. Double-height ceilings and carefully situated private areas balance openness and intimacy. The folded carapace roof shields from the east and opens the interior to the western garden, creating an urban courtyard. The narrow, linear form of the house opens to a sunlit western yard, preserving the neighbourhood’s character with mature trees on site. The house’s layout maximizes privacy with east-facing bedrooms that greet the morning sun and a screened entry set back from the street. The sculptural Corten steel fireplace bridges the indoors and outdoors, reflecting the material’s weathering over time. Raw steel and structural CLT panels narrate the structure's aging in place, poetically contrasting unchanging concrete elements. With subtle steel-to-CLT connections, this precise engineering ensures structural integrity and clean aesthetic lines. Montreal House expresses architectural experimentation and environmental harmony, promising an ever-evolving dialogue between materiality and design.
Awards:
2020 World Architecture Festival, Finalist – House & Villa – Completed Buildings
2019 Prairie Wood Design Awards, Jury's Choice
2019 Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Alberta Steel Design Awards of ExcellenceMore details
Welcome to one of Calgary’s finest homes, overlooking Cartier Park in the prestigious community of Upper Mt Royal. This exceptional residence, seamlessly combines style and sophistication and luxurious amenities. Exclusive, private, and secure, it features a rare geothermal heating system, including heated driveway, front stairs, and walkway. Spanning over 8000sqft of developed living area, the home offers 4 bedrooms and a flex room with a fireplace and private balcony, easily convertible to a fifth bedroom. It includes 5 full baths, 2 half baths, an elevator, 10ft+ vaulted and barreled ceilings, and exquisite flooring of quarter-sawn oak, marble, and porcelain tile. This Smart home is equipped with automated security, heating, lighting, sound systems, TVs, a theatre, camera surveillance, and fire and burglary alarms. The welcoming front entrance leads to a dramatic free-standing staircase, ascending to the main floor's spacious living room, boasting sweeping views and a double-sided gas fireplace shared with a cozy family room. The family room, with a sunny west-facing patio, flows into the ultra-modern kitchen, featuring Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops, lacquered cabinets, an island with a pop up TV, and 2 Butler’s pantries. The formal dining room opens to a patio with an outdoor kitchen and stunning water feature. The main floor master suite offers a spa-like ensuite, steam shower, large walk-in closet, and a vanity with a behind-mirror TV. Additional main floor amenities include a second bedroom with ensuite, a spacious laundry room, and an elegant powder room with an under-lit onyx countertop. The upper floor has two more bedrooms with ensuites and a large, naturally lit bonus room. The first floor boasts a well-equipped gym with park views, a Swim-in-Place lap pool with underwater treadmill, a steam room, and a change room. The theatre features 5G projection, 15 recliners, a wet bar with U-line fridge, and an A/V security room, along with a large office space. The lower floor includes an air-conditioned, humidified wine room, access to a 5-car garage with a power rotating platform, a Tesla electric car charger, ample recreational vehicle parking, a dog wash, and an area for a workshop or storage. Additional features include hot water on-demand with 2 storage tanks, a soft water system, and sun protector automatic awnings on the back patio and front balcony. There is a 3 burner BBQ w/gas side burners and waterfall features in front landscaping. This is a one of a kind home in one of the most prestigious communities in all of Calgary. The location is incredible, 4 designated schools in the area, trendy 17th Ave just a short distance away.More details
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