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 Result218 McKenzie Towne Close SE - MLS® # A2184265
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***OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY - May 27th from 12 to 2 pm*** This AMAZINGLY CLEAN VERY BRIGHT Two-bed/Two-bath Bungalow-style townhouse offers privacy, functionality and a hint of luxury! Doesn't it feel awesome to walk on WARM FLOORS! This is a PET FRIENDLY complex with no size or breed restriction in the bylaws (on board approval only). There are large south-facing windows that let in natural light & look out to a low maintenance private patio with lots of room for BBQ/dining/relaxing. There are high end custom finishes throughout: blinds, closet organizers, & built-in shelving with window seat in the living room. The kitchen has granite counters, s/s appliances, an island with an eat-up bar and the dining area is substantial in size! There is a 4pc ensuite in the Master Bedroom. It is separated from 2nd bedroom by a full bath & laundry with a full-size front load washer/dryer. Built with energy efficient products: lighting, toilets, waterproofed/wrapped foundation, BluWood lumber, ECO spray foam insulation, extra acoustic insulation between units, & more! Walk to the shops and restaurants only blocks away or jump in your car parked right outside your door. McKenzie Towne is a cozy “small town” neighbourhood nestled in Southeast Calgary. This family-oriented community is concentrated around the Town Centre, where you can find all sorts of amenities from grocery stores, restaurants, professional services, and boutique retail stores. Pathways, parks, and playgrounds are abundant throughout the community as well as recreational features such as a splash park, sports fields, outdoor hockey rink, & skate park. The McKenzie Towne Council offers recreational and leisure programming for all ages, as well as community events. Residents enjoy easy access to other areas of Calgary by way of major arterial routes such as Deerfoot Trail & Stoney Trail. This home has virtual staging.
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