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 Result483 Rivercrest View - MLS® # A2237857
Property Details
Description
This Gorgeous Home is situated in the community of Rivercrest near schools, parks, sports facility and other amenities. Backing onto a greenspace is a walking path with plenty of trees and you may possibly see some wildlife. Inside starting in the foyer on the main floor, you will notice 9ft walls and towering 8ft doors that grant you access to the mudroom, pantry, kitchen, nook, living room and half bath. The picturesque windows gives so much light that you don’t even need to turn on the lights until dusk. The living room’s focus is a 56” linear gas fireplace with mantle. The spacious designer kitchen includes quartz counters, under cabinet lighting and taller cabinets to ceiling that are equipped with soft close doors and drawers. The Kitchen Island houses a microwave cabinet and dishwasher and is capped off with a 15" overhang quartz counter that includes an undermount graphite sink. This chef’s kitchen is complete with Stainless Steel refrigerator, gas stove, decorative funnel fan, dishwasher and built in microwave with trim kit. On the upper floor you will be greeted by a beautiful bonusroom, also included on the upper floor is a spacious laundry room complete with a window for additional light, cabinet with top mount sink and built on site shelving. Stunning vaulted ceilings add incredible height and an airy feeling in the Primary bedroom and bonusroom. PRIMARY ENSUITE has an executive full tiled shower with rain head, hand shower and bench all enclosed with a 10ml glass pivoting shower door and side panel. The ensuite’s taller vanity cabinet is equipped with plenty of storage space and has double undermount sinks that complimented with quartz. Across from the vanity you will find a stunning oval freestanding soaker tub perfect for the end of day “me time”. The MAIN BATH is finished with a fiberglass deep tub and tiled walls and the vanity is topped with quartz and undermount sink. Janssen Homes is known for their built on site finishing's which include the deacons bench in foyer, solid pantry shelving, lockers in mudroom, closets and built in linen on upper floor hallway which all helps with keeping life organized. Now, for the flooring, on the main area, stairs going up to and in bonsuroom is finished with Luxury Vinyl Plank, which is perfect for those busy homes. There is tile in the laundry room, all baths, surrounding basement wet bar and entrance area in front of walk out patio doors. Tile in the primary and basement bath include programmable in floor heat. There is carpet on upper hallway, bedrooms, closets, recreation room and stairs going down to walk out level. Walk out basement is finished with a wet bar cabinet with sink and topped off with quartz, a recreation, family room, full bath and bedroom. The OVERSIZED double garage will hold two vehicles comfortably and still leave room for storage. All Colours are open for homeowner to select but not for long! This house is framed and at lock stage. Rough ins to begin shortly.
Features
BBQ gas line, Lighting, Private Yard
Listing Provided By
Royal LePage Benchmark
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- Kim Twohey
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- CIR Realty
- #168, 8060 Silver Springs Blvd NW
- Calgary, AB
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