Okotoks
Nestled along the Sheep River Valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills, the Town of Okotoks is a young, vibrant and friendly community. Okotoks was the 10th fastest growing community in Canada from 2006-2011 with a 42.9% population growth.
Okotoks has a front range view of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and situated fifteen minutes south of Calgary’s city limits. Natural beauty, ideal location and a commitment to sustainability reinforce their enviable quality of life. 97% of the residents when asked to rank quality of life in Okotoks, they ranked it to be very good.
To discover more about the Town of Okotoks, read more below.
Okotoks’ name comes from the Blackfoot First Nation’s word for rock. Just seven kilometres west of town lies the world’s largest known glacial erratic, Big Rock, a massive stone deposited by glacial ice.
The population of the Town of Okotoks according to its 2014 municipal census is 27,331. At its current population, Okotoks is the largest town in the province and is eligible for city status.
Okotoks is a dynamic, growing community, reflecting all the best qualities of a small town life, with the amenities expected in a large urban community. A number of delightful shopping districts can be found throughout Okotoks, including Olde Town Okotoks, the Business Park and Southridge Village Shopping Centre. Multitudes of additional shops, stores and services can be found scattered throughout the city, ensuring there is always a shop nearby, to name a few:
- Costco
- Safeway
- Sobeys
- Walmart Supercentre
- Many restaurants and fast food chains and;
- a variety of financial institutions and gas stations
If recreation and sports entertainment are what you are looking for; Okotoks boasts a wide array of recreation facilities:
- 79 kms of pathway system (which includes 25km of sidewalks), of which 60 kms are interconnected and cleared of snow
- 96 parks
- 48 playgrounds
- 14 ball diamonds
- 2 football/rugby fields
- 15 soccer pitches
- 5 tennis courts
- 2 locations of outdoor fitness equipment
- BMX track
- Water Spray Park
- Skate Park
- Various outdoor skating rinks and toboggan hills
Okotoks also hosts the WMBL (Western Major Baseball League) Okotoks Dawgs and the AJHL (American Junior Hockey League) Okotoks Oilers for your entertainment.
For your educational needs, Okotoks has a plethora of schools both public, catholic and private:
Public Schools:
- Big Rock Elementary School (Grades 1-6)
- Dr. Morris Gibson Elementary School (Grades 1-6)
- Percy Pegler Elementary School (Grades 1-6) French
- Okotoks Junior High School (Grades 7-9)
- Foothills Composite High School (Grades 10-12)
Catholic Schools:
- Good Shepherd School (Grades K-8)
- Holy Trinity Academy (Grades 9-12)
- St. Mary’s School (Grades K-8)
Private Schools:
Okotoks is one of Alberta’s best family friendly, safest and youngest Towns in the Province. It is big enough that you have everything at your fingertips, but small enough that you make lots of friends in the community.
Okotoks Real Estate
Listing Details
Return to Search Result17 Oak Avenue - MLS® # A2177610
Property Details
Description
Once in a lifetime Downtown Okotoks Acreage (13. 84 Acres) and a spectacular 4103 sq. ft. 2- story home. The house is privately located in a Natural Area surrounded by green space , forests and wildlife . There is an attached cottage legal suite and an bonus room/ home office over the triple car garage . The 2nd story balconies directly face the sunrise and sunset as well as 3 main level decks. Masonry Design winning exterior facade is finished in natural full bed local Sandstone and Fieldstone. Also featured is an original Rumford style Fieldstone fireplace and chimney. Fir lumber frame construction with walls 7-11 inches thick (R30), R50 attic insulation and Energy efficient windows. The kitchen offers Cherry cabinets with an Island and Granite Counter tops. All interior moldings are Natural Fir with Solid Fir Doors. The flooring throughout the house is Fir Hardwood or tile with a floor thickness up to 3 inches. Walking distance to all amenities, walking paths, dining and schools. The 534 sq. ft. bonus room over the garage offers a great opportunity for a home office. It features a heated tile floor, 7 windows for natural light, hardwired for data and a private entrance off the master bedroom or a private stairway to the garage below. The house itself is hardwired for cameras, motion detectors, glass break detectors and door opening detectors. All exterior door locks are electronic. The private attached self contained 534 sq. ft. cottage legal suite offers separate front and rear entrances with independent utilities. It features a kitchen, bedroom, living area and bathroom with laundry facilities. Private driveway entrance, hard wired for a security gate and gate control to the house. This uniquely located acreage is located in the Sheep River Valley adjacent to the Okotoks Pathway System. Walking distance to fishing, shopping, recreation, dining and all local Downtown amenities. Your kids can walk to school. ALSO AVAILABLE AN ADJACENT 21 ACRES.
Features
Balcony, Garden, Lighting, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters, Storage
Listing Provided By
Bode Platform Inc.
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