650 26 Ave NW

True Inner City Life with Room to Roam 5.3kms from Downtown Calgary, a 50-foot parcel with R-C2 zoning comprised of 2 lots (one main service) with a renovated 1860 square foot 2 storey home, fully finished walkout basement with potential illegal suite, a secondary suite would be subject to approval and permitting by the city/municipality, large main floor den and 3 bedrooms upstairs. Need to consider ageing in place? Main floor den is 11x10.5 and can be modified into a 5th bedroom with an armoire addition. Head West from the house and Confederation Park is only 12 neighbours away, or head North and Confederation Park and the playground connector is only 6 neighbours away, the park is 164 HECTARES and offers tennis courts, a spray/splash park, fountains, paths, and ball diamonds. Confederation Park has a connector route to Queen’s Park Area which is a favorite for running, walking, quiet enjoyment and a sense of peace in a busy world. 2 blocks away from the property is the Mount Pleasant Outdoor Rink and is open all season. The nearest bus stop is 2 mins away, and the nearest train station is SAIT at a 30-minute walk, the closest school is a 4-minute walk and the property is a short drive (approx. 12 mins) from the Foothills Hospital. In addition to the cosmetic renovation apparent in the photos the current owners have taken the time and made the investment to replace outdated, possibly unsafe and potentially uninsurable mechanical aspects of this home. Galvinized steel stack was replaced to floor level, POLY-B was removed, sewer back up valve installed, wiring was updated and a 4 zone in-floor heating system with boiler and on demand hot water system fully upgraded. Convenience features include WIFI enabled refrigerator and lighting system (change from warm to cool light, change colours, toggle lights on and off and choose which lights to use) all via your smart phone. Postmodern architecture is apparent throughout this home yet there are subtle nods to both Spanis h and Tuscan influences. From window placement to the second story roof lines and the brick paving stones that marry into the masonry brick recessed entry that juxtaposes white stucco exterior, this home allows for appreciation of location, design and materials used. In a world of processed building materials and small lots this home boasts dimensional lumber and oodles of yard space. A detached home in the inner city on a 50' lot, under $1,000,000 is a rare gem. A full list of seller improvements is available. (id:22211)