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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Return to Search Result162 Prestwick Landing SE - MLS® # A2292250
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OPEN HOUSE MAR 21 and MAR 22 -- 1PM-4PM | With 5 BEDROOMS ACROSS 1900+ sq.ft., SOUTH FACING BACKYARD and a MASSIVE TRIPLE CAR GARAGE for all your workshop and storage needs - this listing checks all the boxes! This Queen Anne-style 2-storey built in 2000 sits on one of Prestwick Village's most established, tree-lined streets. A NEW ROOF (2022). **MAIN FLOOR** Spacious living room with gas fireplace flows into the kitchen and dining area, flooded with natural light from south-facing windows. The kitchen features new refrigerator and electric range installed in 2026, a breakfast bar island, and a pantry, all designed around how a busy household actually lives. A dedicated main floor office makes working from home genuinely comfortable. A main floor bedroom means guests, grandparents, or older kids have a space completely their own. A 145 sq.ft. covered front veranda gives you a front-row seat to one of Prestwick's friendliest streets. **UPPER LEVEL** The primary bedroom is a genuine retreat with a walk-in closet, 4-piece ensuite with soaking tub, and a 119 sq.ft. private balcony where quiet mornings are yours before the day begins. Two more bedrooms and a second 4-piece bath give the whole family room to breathe. **RENOVATED BASEMENT** Fully finished with a 25x14 ft family room, additional bedroom, and dedicated flex space. Use it as a gym, playroom, workshop, or hobby studio. Total living space exceeds 2,900 sq ft. **SOUTH BACKYARD & TRIPLE GARAGE** A 200 sq.ft. south-facing deck and fully fenced open lawn built for summer BBQs, backyard entertaining, and kids with plenty of room to run. The triple-car detached insulated garage means every vehicle is sheltered through a Calgary winter, and the third bay becomes a workshop, storage, or year-round project space. **WHO IS THIS FOR** Priced well to account for cosmetic fixes that the new owner might want to put in to match their taste. This property is perfect for someone who is handy and wants to own a SPACIOUS home with almost 2000 sq.ft. and TRIPLE CAR GARAGE that simply doesn't come up often in this pocket of SE Calgary. **THE COMMUNITY** Neighbours know each other by name and kids own these streets. Prestwick Pond is a 2-minute walk for morning strolls, dog walks, and fresh air without leaving the neighbourhood. Prestwick Park is 5 minutes away and the entire route sits within a playground zone, meaning kids can travel safely. Sobeys and High Street shops are within walking distance. McKenzie Towne School, McKenzie Highlands and St. Albert the Great are all in the walk zone. Seton YMCA and South Health Campus are a short drive away. The McKenzie Towne Council runs year-round programming that makes this feel like a true small town inside a big city. A quick turn onto the roundabout connects you directly to Deerfoot, bypassing inner-community streets entirely. Space, community, and location this well-rounded is genuinely hard to find in SE Calgary. Book your showing before someone else does.
Features
Other, Private Yard
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LPT Realty
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