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 Result345 Prestwick Terrace SE - MLS® # A2259066
Property Details
Description
Welcome to this spacious family home in the heart of Prestwick. This property begins before you even walk inside with a generous front porch. The foyer is grand enough to handle kids and pets as well as guests. Do you work from home? There is a wonderful flex room adjacent to the front entry with a huge window. This space is perfect for a home office, kid’s playroom, or TV room. As you walk further into the home there is a half bath and a laundry room before you reach the wide open and bright living room, kitchen, and dining area. The windows in the great room were enlarged and upgraded to be opening and the space really benefits from the additional light. The fireplace with tile and wood surround is the feature of the living room. The space is easily big enough for 2 sofas or a large sectional and chairs. The kitchen has extra tall upper cabinets with solid wood doors and drawer fronts. The corner pantry offers lots of additional storage and the stainless steel appliance package looks great. The kitchen also has brand new countertops and a new faucet. The dining area easily seats 6 and patio doors lead seamlessly out to the rear deck. The large back yard wraps around the side of the house and the extra space of this corner lot provides huge opportunity for kids, dogs, and entertaining. Rounding out the fully fenced yard is the double car garage. Back inside we head upstairs. All the carpet in this home is brand new and the entire house has been freshly painted. The large primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and ensuite with huge soaker tub and separate shower. There is a generous vanity and a private water closet. The main bath serves the two additional bedrooms on this level. Down to the basement you will find an untouched space perfect for your future development. There are 2 egress windows and lots of opportunity. In addition to the renovations there are some other great features in this house: central air conditioning, underground sprinklers, and permanent Christmas lights are extras that will definitely make your life easier and more comfortable. This wonderful home is ready for a new family to love it.
Features
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