Cochrane
Situated just 18km west of Calgary and 25 minutes to Kananaskis Country, Cochrane residents here enjoy living in great new communities with employment opportunities, an excellent transportation system, schools, mountain and valley views, pathways, natural areas, recreation facilities, and it is 20 minutes closer to the mountains.
Located in the foothills along the beautiful Bow River, with magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains, Cochrane is a modern community that has retained its western heritage. Walk through the town and you will see evidence of the ranching and farming tradition in the buildings, the artwork and the people that you meet.
To discover more about Cochrane, read more below.
The population of the Town of Cochrane according to its 2014 municipal census is 20,708, a 10.4% change from its 2013 municipal census population of 18,750.
Cochrane’s small-town values and easy-going lifestyle mix easily with its many amenities — convenient shops (from unique boutiques to big brand stores), three hockey arenas, two golf courses with outstanding junior golf programs, an indoor pool and new aquatic centre, family sports centre with indoor running track, public library, movie theatre, outdoor skate park, doctors and dentists who are still taking patients, and specialty medical services are the many reasons why you should choose Cochrane as your new home.
Cochrane has many recreational amenities:
- Big Hill Leisure Pool
- Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (3 indoor ice arenas, turf field, gym, track,
- meeting rooms)
- Cochrane Ranche Historic Site
- Glenbow Ranch Park (13,000 hectare Provincial Park on Bow River)
- Zero Gravity Skate Park
- Nan Boothby Memorial Library
- Seniors on the Bow 50 and Over Club
- 24 parks (many with playgrounds), summer fishing in trout ponds and the Bow River, outdoor skating in winter, and over 30km of pathways
- 11 soccer pitches, 8 ball diamonds, 2 tennis courts
- 2 golf courses (Links of GlenEagles, Cochrane Golf Club)
- Mitford Park and Ponds
- Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds
- Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation Library & Archives
With plenty of shopping right in town, going into the city does not have to be only for chores anymore, it can be simply for fun.
- Save On Foods
- Safeway
- Boston Pizza
- Ducks on the Roof Restaurant
- Panda Flowers; to name a few.
If you are planning to move your family to Cochrane, schools are going to be an important factor. Cochrane has many to choose from Public to Catholic.
Public Elementary and Middle Schools:
- Cochrane Christian Academy (K-8)
- École Elizabeth Barrett Elementary (K-4) French
- Glenbow Elementary (K-5)
- Mitford Middle School (K-8)
- Ecole Manachaban Middle School (5-8) French
Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools:
- Holy Spirit Catholic School** (K-8)
- École Notre-Dame des Vallees(K-8)
Public High schools
- Bow Valley High School (9-12)
- Cochrane High School (9-12)
Catholic High School:
Cochrane combines a proud western heritage with all the required modern conveniences. It is asafe, warm, neighbourly community. If you value all of these in your life, make Cochrane your new home!
Cochrane Real Estate
Listing Details
Return to Search Result139 West Terrace Point - MLS® # A2255528
Property Details
Description
OPEN HOUSE: This SUNDAY, SEPT 14th 1-3:30pm. Welcome to this immaculate and well looked after extensively renovated walk-out bungalow backing south directly onto the Bow River and surrounding serenity of nature. This walk-out bungalow is not only situated in an excellent location (huge pie lot, no thru road, extensive greenspace, south backing high up on the river) but also provides you over 2600 sq ft of living space, a special place on your large driveway for your or your guest's RV, a rooftop solar panel to aid in your energy usage, walking paths along the scenic river, coffee on the balcony and wine or smores down amongst the trees. As you step inside the welcoming and bright entrance the office with built-ins is on your right overlooking the manicured front garden. Beautiful cabinets, quartz counters, decorative open shelves in a coffee bar, stainless steel appliances and those tranquil views greet you in the beautiful kitchen. Enjoy dining any time of the day whilst looking at those amazing views yet again or also the wonderful space for family to gather. The warmth of the fireplace banked with built-ins, subtle recessed lighting and those lovely views can be found in your living room. A large principal bedroom overlooking the rear garden and river features a luxurious principal en-suite bathroom with his and her sinks, spacious walk-in shower, relaxing tub and a coveted walk-in closet which again features many built-ins. There is a laundry room off the garage area complete with cupboards and sink. Down the stairs (with tread lighting) of the in-floor heated level of the walk-out bungalow you come to the spacious second and third bedrooms which share a lovely three piece tiled bathroom. There is a designated exercise room/gym with separate entrance. The amazing family room with built-ins and cozy fireplace for watching those favourite sports or any show for that matter, and the fantastic recreation area overlook the rear patio and low maintenance gardens. This home provides the tranquility often only found with cottage life with its river and nature access and yet is only minutes to the schools, shops, and many amenities this special little Alberta town of Cochrane has to offer. (No poly-b piping). Call your favourite Realtor to view!
Features
Balcony, BBQ gas line, Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Entrance
Listing Provided By
MaxWell Capital Realty
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- Kim Twohey
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