Welcome to this extraordinary custom riverfront estate positioned directly across from downtown Calgary, offering unobstructed Bow River and skyline views on a rare 179â deep lot in the heart of Hillhurst. Situated on an expansive ~8,300+ sq. ft. parcel, this one-of-a-kind residence offers over 5,200 sq. ft. of meticulously crafted living space plus more than 1,100 sq. ft. of covered outdoor living, delivering exceptional scale, craftsmanship, and enduring luxury. This custom-built home features over 8,000 board feet of handcrafted maple millwork, solid maple doors, Brazilian walnut flooring, and an extraordinary selection of exotic hardwoods including tigerwood, birdâs-eye maple, ebony, walnut, and cherry. Architectural details include curved moldings and archways, stone posts, wainscotting, in-stair lighting, built-in speakers, over 200 pot lights, and 11 skylights, creating a warm, timeless ambiance throughout. The main floor is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining, highlighted by a front-facing primary bedroom with spa-inspired ensuite featuring in-floor heating, jetted tub, and shower. A formal dining room or executive office complements the showpiece chefâs kitchen, equipped with a 36â Wolf gas range with pot filler, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, walk-in pantry, beveled granite countertops, curved cabinetry, and a custom removable island table. The adjoining living room centers around a fireplace and opens seamlessly to expansive covered decks with cedar ceilings and stamped concrete flooring for year-round indoor-outdoor living. The upper level hosts four additional bedrooms, including two luxurious primary suites with fireplaces and spa-inspired ensuites. The main upper retreat offers a fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closet, steam shower, air-jetted tub, heated floors, and refined finishes. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, alongside a wet bar, second-storey balcony with breathtaking river and skyline views, and a dedicated laundry room. The fully developed walk-out basement features in-floor heating, a recreation room, full kitchenette, two additional bedrooms, and two bathrooms, ideal for extended family, guests, or future income potential. Outdoor living is exceptional, with newly landscaped grounds, and two private putting greens. The real-stone exterior, stamped-concrete driveway, rear alley access, finished four-car garage, 66â RV pad, and parking for up to eleven vehicles complete this rare offering. Recent upgrades include a new roof, downspouts, central A/C, updated mechanicals, and a pre-poured foundation provides a ready-to-build addition (with city of Calgary Permit Approval). Energy-efficient features include triple-pane windows, thicker plywood sheathing, and premium construction materials, enhancing comfort, durability, and lowering utilities. Steps from river pathways, downtown, UofC, SAIT, and Foothills Hospital, this is a rare riverfront estate that truly stands apart. (id:27476)
