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 Result98 Elgin Meadows Circle SE - MLS® # A2325115
Property Details
Description
A RARE TWO-HOME OPPORTUNITY: 7 BEDROOMS TOTAL, LEGAL CARRIAGE SUITE INCLUDED – IN MCKENZIE TOWNE. A fully renovated 5-bedroom home paired with a legal 2-bedroom carriage suite on one quiet street in Elgin Village. Ideal for investors, multi-generational families, or anyone wanting a large home with built-in rental income. MOVE-IN READY with fresh paint, two-year-old carpet, and an open main floor featuring a large front flex room, main-floor laundry and front, side and back entrances. The kitchen has granite counters, a large pantry, and 3 new stainless steel appliances (fridge, range, microwave/hood fan), giving onto a bright great room and dining area. UPSTAIRS: an oversized primary bedroom with a 5-piece ensuite (dual vanities, separate shower), plus two more bedrooms and a 4-piece bath. The FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT adds 2 spacious bedrooms, each with its own full ensuite, plus rough-in plumbing ready for a kitchen sink. This home is an ENERGY-EFFICIENCY BUILT IN BY AVALON: - 2x6 exterior walls with an added 1" exterior Styrofoam wrap - R27 above-grade wall insulation, R40 roof insulation - 95%-efficient, two-stage, variable-speed furnace with programmable thermostat - 50-gallon Power Direct Vent hot water heater. LEGAL CARRIAGE SUITE: A separate, south-facing 2-bedroom suite above the oversized 2-car garage, with its own private gate, patio, and entrance (separate from the main house's gate). Open living/dining layout, big windows, a 4-piece bath, in-suite laundry, and a galley kitchen with 5 appliances. Currently home to a long-term tenant on a month-to-month lease who'd love to stay — income from day one. LOCATION: Small-town charm inside the city: a quiet street in Elgin Village, close to parks, with all the amenities McKenzie Towne is known for. Properties combining this much space, this level of energy efficiency, and a legal secondary suite rarely come up in this area — and rarely in Calgary at all.
Features
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One Percent Realty
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