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 Result1309, 310 Mckenzie Towne Gate SE - MLS® # A2197550
Property Details
Description
Welcome to the Monarch! A prestigious adult living 18+ building (children welcome as temporary guests) located in the heart of McKenzie Towne. With the inviting lobbies & entrances, tall windows & lovely landscaped grounds add to the stunning architecture of the building. This third-floor unit is overlooking high-street and only steps away from local shopping, restaurants/pubs, doctors offices and more. As you enter the condo, you’re greeted with full heated flooring, so no wall mounted units or furnace, an open-concept living space with controlled in-floor heating throughout, designed with functionality & practicality in mind. The kitchen boasts a large island facing the living area, shaker style maple cabinetry, tiled backsplash, a brand new stainless steel dishwasher, large fridge with water/ice maker, OTR Microwave and electric smooth glass top range. Plus plenty of cupboards, counter space, under-cabinet lighting and a pantry. The spacious living area has large windows allowing the afternoon & evening sun in, too relax inside or out on your large private covered balcony to sip a coffee in the morning or a drink in the evening while BBQing and facing High Street! In the primary bedroom, you’ll find enough space for a full king bedroom set, a walk-through closet, and a 3-piece ensuite with a full size standup shower! The second bedroom is perfect for kids, weekend visitors or a roommate to help supplement your mortgage! Inside the foyer, there is a big coat closet that leads to your main 4-pc bath featuring a deep soaker tub and lots of space. The in-suite laundry room also provides plenty of storage with the stacked washer/dryer unit. The underground parking is in a great location just across from the elevator entry that includes an enclosed storage room at the front of your stall. All of this is in the mature community of McKenzie Towne. This location also offers easy accesses to major roadways, South Calgary Health Campus, direct downtown transit across the street, parks, shopping, and plenty of dining options. Enjoy the Monarch condo lifestyle today while living at this adult and maintenance-free complex with snow removal, lawn care and secure underground parking. This is a Pet friendly complex with board approval due to size & weight restrictions.
Features
Balcony, BBQ gas line
Amenities
Bicycle Storage, Elevator(s), Secured Parking, Snow Removal, Storage, Visitor Parking
Listing Provided By
MaxWell Capital Realty
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