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 Result7 Prestwick Crescent SE - MLS® # A2275604
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Welcome to Prestwick! The property you’ve been searching for is finally here; A 2-storey family home with fully finished basement (room+bath), a HUGE detached HEATED SHOP and all on a PIE-SHAPED LOT with EXTRA PARKING! Rarely do affordable properties offer so much versatility in Mckenzie Town, where most properties seem to offer only the basics. Imagine waking up every morning to the famous Calgary sunrises from the east, filling the bay windows at the front of the home with warm light. The main floor greets you with an open concept layout, featuring hardwood floor in the living room and a brilliant use of tile that extends from the front entry and straight through to the kitchen and back door, ensuring no damaged floors from heavy foot traffic or pets. The kitchen has been FULLY RENOVATED with granite countertops, new cabinets extended fully to the rear wall, tiled backsplash and with a kitchen island large enough to comfortably seat four people! The convenient corner pantry ensures you’ll never run out of storage space. Take a trip upstairs and you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find an open bonus room/loft, perfect as an additional living room, study, or kids play area. If needed, this room can be easily and affordably converted in the future to a 3rd bedroom with the simple addition of two walls and a door. Two east-facing bedrooms (ideal to beat the summer heat) complete the upper level along with a 4-pc bathroom. Still need more space? The FULLY DEVELOPED BASEMENT offers an additional bedroom (with non-conforming window/Not Egress sized), a spacious living room, and a full additional 4-pc bathroom, ideal to comfortably host guests, a roommate, or the teenager who needs to get away from mom and dad. Finally, the GARAGE, … this 24x28 MECHANIC’S DREAM features 10-foot high ceilings perfect for a hoist, a forced-air furnace and more space than you ever thought possible at this price point. Still need more room for toys? Two additional car spaces (or RV/Boat parking) beside the garage are securely fenced in next to the garage! On top of everything, the backyard still offers plenty of yard space along with an expansive deck large enough for any BBQ party. ??This property must be viewed in person to be appreciated and isn’t likely to last long! We can’t wait to see you!
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- #168, 8060 Silver Springs Blvd NW
- Calgary, AB
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