Historic Home with modern comfort in Kensington Calgary HD

www.RamageGroup.net This historic section of Bowness Road is a pristine tree line avenue that is two blocks south of Kensington and a couple blocks north of the River. from the leaded glass windows and fir wood casings, and mouldings, to the refinished textured ceiling and new light fixtures throughout. Originally built in 1911 this two story home offers original style with upgraded new quality features throughout, From all new drywall for a smooth surface finish to upgraded Roxul insulation and new exterior doors + high a efficiency furnace and heat recovery ventilator for high end air filtration. The integration of old and new is so seamless it is evidence of the meticulous attention to detail from the designer chandeliers to the custom made fir plate rail shelf and new wood shutters throughout. The kitchen is an absolute masterpiece, worthy of magazine publication. Open through to the dining room with a gorgeous Carrara italian slab marble island with beautiful beveled edges. Cabinets are full wood interiors with dove tailed wood fronts, outfitted with restoration hardware, equipped with a soft close feature. the silent Asko dishwasher is integrated into the wood panelling, and the oversized stainless steel apron sink offers a reverse osmosis filtration system. With a high end appliance set and granite counters this gourmet kitchen will inspire your inner chef. Originally designed as a four bedroom upstairs, two rooms were joined to form a spacious master bedroom, and the best feature here is the master bedroom is a room with a great view of the downtown. An indicator of the easy access available from this central location. With the same oak floor throughout and 9 inch baseboards, three ceiling fans and newer windows that enjoy views of matures trees, this upper level is a sublime space to retreat to. Especially with a classic full bathroom showcasing the ever-popular claw-foot tub, + a pedestal sink with all new designer restoration hardware accessories. The basement is is finished with new linoleum, there is a recreation room and a large full bathroom plus plenty of storage. The back yard is a tranquil oasis in the inner city, on a 30 foot wide lot with a tired wood deck and interlocking brick landscaping and drip irrigation system, There is a large double garage and as summer approaches it is serene space to relax outside with ambient accent lighting.