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 Result18 Ridge View Place - MLS® # A2224166
Property Details
Description
Welcome to 18 Ridge View Place, one of the most beautiful streets in the lovely community of RIVERSONG. This home has over 4400 square feet of developed space, boasting 5 BEDROOMS (each with it’s own walk-in closet) and 5 BATHROOMS. Location is prime, backing onto a NATURAL RAVINE, with no homes directly behind you. You’ll love the gorgeous VIEWS from all 3 levels. The MAIN floor welcomes you with a front OFFICE, a Formal Dining Room and Living Room. You will be drawn in with the fantastic views. This beautiful kitchen is spacious and elegant, with a large ISLAND and quartz countertops, an Electric Cooktop and CHEF’s hood fan, a built-in oven, and an oversized fridge with DOUBLE DOORS. Enjoy the full length BALCONY for your peaceful, outdoor viewing pleasure. The kitchen wraps around to a BUTLER’S PANTRY for prepping and coffee & beverage station, plus another large walk-in PANTRY for all your food storage needs. A seamless transition to the MUD ROOM with custom built-in shelving/cubicles, and the well sized Garage. The UPPER level has high/vaulted ceilings, a bright & sunny LAUNDRY ROOM, a full main bathroom, and 4 Bedrooms. PRIMARY BEDROOM is huge, with a lovely 5 piece ENSUITE, including a rainfall shower head and jetted tub – VIEWS!!! You’ll love the massive, walk-in closet with CUSTOM BUILT-INS, a CLOSET ISLAND, and natural light. Uniquely, the BONUS ROOM has been professionally converted into a 5th BEDROOM, with it’s own PRIVATE ENSUITE and WALK-IN closet. This would be an ideal Nanny quarters, teenagers or guests. The LOWER, WALK-OUT level is 1357 square feet - mostly wide open FLEX space, with a cozy, WOOD-BURNING fireplace, another LARGE BEDROOM and full BATHROOM, and a mechanical/utility room with more than adequate STORAGE space. FRENCH DOORS lead out to the PATIO where you can enjoy the HOT TUB and NATURE at it’s best! This well-built home has HARDWOOD flooring, tile, carpet and QUARTZ countertops (with exception of 2nd ensuite) throughout. It is wired for SURROUND SOUND, CENTRAL AIR Conditioning on Upper level, LOTS of STORAGE and linen closets, HIGH, knockdown ceilings, Pot Lights, two FIREPLACES – one gas and the other wood-burning. A 24’ 5” x 20' Double GARAGE with Hanging Storage Racks & Hardy Board siding. The Yard is fully FENCED, and is nicely landscaped, with apple trees and fruit shrubs. This is a large, family & pet-friendly home! Walking distance to Bow Valley High School and future K-8 School in Rivercrest (projected for Sept 2027). Also close to Spray Lakes Sawmills Recreation Center!
Features
Balcony, BBQ gas line
Listing Provided By
TREC The Real Estate Company
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- Kim Twohey
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- CIR Realty
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- Calgary, AB
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