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 Result96 Ranch Road - MLS® # A2236358
Property Details
Description
Absolutely stunning, custom built home in exclusive community of Air Ranch backing onto a greenspace. Not a detail spared in this luxurious home with eye catching curb appeal, tasteful landscaping, stone details and a HEATED TRIPLE car garage with epoxy floor and overhead storage. Offering 4,817 SF of developed living space with 4+1 bedrooms, you are welcomed into the home and will immediately notice the abundance of natural light from the wall to wall windows and beautiful beveled hardwood flooring. The living room features a gas fireplace with floor to ceiling stone surround and opens to the Chef's dream kitchen with granite countertops, large center island with eating bar, Butler pantry and high end stainless steel appliances including double built-in ovens, gas cooktop and double wide fridge. The dining area gives access to the WEST facing backyard with a basketball court and expansive deck with pergola and hot tub. A home office, powder room and mud room complete this space. Upstairs you will find an impressive Master retreat with a spa-like 6 piece ensuite with dual vanities, soaker tub and double head shower as well as an over-sized walk-in closet with convenient cheater door access to the laundry room. Bedroom 2 comes complete with a 4 piece ensuite and the 3rd + 4th bedroom (each with their own walk-in closets) share a 5 piece bathroom. Also on this level is a workspace with built-in desk. The basement is finished with infloor heat, a home gym, family/media room with wet bar, 5th bedroom and a 4 piece bathroom. Don't overlook the Sonos sound system, dual furnaces, tankless Hot water, central AC in the upper level, programable irrigation system and outside hot water. This home is a true masterpiece, blending timeless elegance with modern convenience in one of Okotoks' most sought-after communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this breathtaking home in person!
Features
Basketball Court, Private Entrance
Amenities
Park
Listing Provided By
MaxWell Canyon Creek
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