McKenzie Towne
With its pedestrian friendly design, classic small town architecture, landmark community buildings and a thriving main street business centre, McKenzie Towne in southeast Calgary has been called a pioneer of new urbanism. It has been recognized by the Urban Land Institute as one of 26 exceptionally planned communities world-wide. An eclectic mix of housing, tree-lined boulevards, back lane garages and wide front porches are just a few of the community’s small-town inspired touches.
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McKenzie Towne has a population of 16,102 living in 6,783 dwellings. Residents in this community had a median household income of $75,325 and there are 4.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. A proportion of 8.9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4% of the housing was used for renting.
McKenzie Towne has all of the amenities of an established neighbourhood, paired with the modern day charm of a small town.
Featuring High Street: Reminiscent of a small town main street it is the centre of activity in McKenzie Towne. It features dozens of local conveniences. There is a cozy neighbourhood pub, a modern coffee shop, a Sobey’s where you can do all your shopping, as well as banking institutions. There are also a number of different restaurants to dine out at to name a few: Brewster’s Brewing Company & Restaurant, Kilt & Caber Ale House and the Oolong Tea House.
When it comes to recreation and outdoor living, McKenzie Towne has it all, from Elgin Hill to The Pond at Elgin Village and finally Prestwick Park.
- Elgin Hill comprises approximately 6-acres of an extensively landscaped play area, picnic tables and plenty of park space to enjoy during the summer months. When the snow flies, families can enjoy an afternoon of tobogganing on the biggest toboggan run in the area. The total length of the toboggan run stretches 295 feet.
- The Pond is connected to Elgin Village via the Pathways at Elgin Hill. Although the storm-pond is manmade, it has developed into a natural environment that promotes the growth of bulrushes and cattails and attracts ducks, geese and other waterfowl. The pond encompasses 30-acres – including 20-acres of water surface and 10-acres of adjacent landscaping. The shoreline has been finished with a “hard rock” edge treatment and the shallow edges of the pond are decorated with pond lilies and shaded by strategically planted trees. A 10-acre, landscaped park surrounds the pond and a pathway system winds its way past benches and other lookouts along the pond’s edge.
- Prestwick Common Park, a 3-acre central park located in the heart of the Village of Prestwick, offers McKenzie Towne residents a multi-faceted recreational space for use throughout the year. Highlighted by a central plaza, Prestwick Common’s water fountain, playing field, tot lot, picnic area and basketball courts make it the perfect place to gather in the summer. And when the snow flies, families can enjoy an afternoon of ice-skating and warm up around the plaza’s fire pit.
McKenzie Towne has two elementary and one Junior High located in the community.
McKenzie Towne is a safe community full of green space, amenities within walking distance and that small town feel so many desire. If all of this appeals to you and your family, you have found your new home.
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Listing Details
Return to Search Result108 Elgin Manor SE - MLS® # A2344569
Property Details
Description
Located on arguably the nicest corner Elgin has to offer, zoned R1N and carriage house capabilities, this well-kept four-level split sits on a generous corner lot directly across from a playground! Entering the home, hardwood floors lead into your living room, dining room, and open kitchen combination, allowing for seamless entertaining and a great family space. The unique floor plan allows tall, south-facing windows to pour natural light into the front of the home, amplifying the vaulted ceiling. The kitchen has been updated with quartz countertops, refreshed cabinets, and a modern backsplash, while also featuring a pantry. Upstairs holds two bedrooms, an open second living space/office that could easily be converted to a third bedroom, and a four-piece bathroom with direct access to the primary bedroom. Heading to the third level, you’re spoiled with a huge family room, a third bedroom/office, a wet bar/potential kitchen, a three-piece bathroom, and a walk- up basement to the backyard! The fourth level holds another large space that would be perfect for a gym, playroom, fourth/fifth bedroom, or games room! The basement includes a utility/storage room, a laundry room (2022), a newer hot water tank (2023), and a garage roof updated in 2019. The backyard is expansive, benefiting from the corner lot and offering a huge deck, trailer parking, a concrete pad, and a freshly stained fence. With a desirable footprint of the main home at just under 1,100 sq.ft above grade—yet offering a total living space of over 2,200 sq ft—the generous lot allows for options like an extra-large carriage house up to 22’x33’ as per city setbacks and allowances. The existing 22’x22’ garage provides additional storage and easily fits your family’s SUV and truck during the cold winters. Homes like this rarely come available, and the opportunities with this property are endless!
Features
Private Entrance, Private Yard, Storage
Amenities
Clubhouse, Park, Party Room, Recreation Facilities
Listing Provided By
RE/MAX First
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