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 Result36 Wintergreen Bend - MLS® # A2287114
Property Details
Description
Welcome to luxury in this beautifully designed Trico Westwood model home, offering the highly sought after convenience of a main floor primary suite, presenting the functionality of a bungalow with the added bonus of upper level living. As you step inside, immediately you notice the bright and welcoming main floor, featuring an open, thoughtfully designed layout. With 4 additional windows added to the south wall, there’s a ton of natural light, and all are equipped with electric & solar powered blinds on its own wifi system. Then there is the kitchen, a true show piece, complete with ample cabinetry, upgraded Bosch appliances, an Italian gas stove by Fulgor and a pantry for extra storage. Convenient main floor laundry, a 2 piece powder room, and easy access to the double attached garage enhance the home’s practical design. The standout feature is the main floor primary bedroom retreat, offering privacy and comfort with a walk in closet and a luxurious 5 piece ensuite. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a versatile family room. And the bonus: a balcony to show off the stunning Rocky Mountain views with a fun vantage point overlooking the D’Arcy Golf Course 2nd tee box. The fully developed basement expands your living space even further, featuring a massive rec room with multiple functions, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and plenty of storage. And with 9 foot ceilings and larger windows, this basement feels like anything but a basement. Outside, there have been many added upgrades to the home exterior as well as a widened front driveway, additional rear gravel parking pad, a concrete outdoor area with gazebo and gas hook ups not only for your BBQ by the home, but also for a fire table under the gazebo. Situated in the quiet, family friendly neighbourhood of D’Arcy, close to parks, pathways, the golf course and amenities, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and community living. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready, highly upgraded home in one of Okotoks’ most desirable neighbourhoods. Contact your favourite realtor to book a showing today!
Features
Balcony, BBQ gas line
Listing Provided By
CIR Realty
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