This grand custom-built executive home is situated on a prime 50 x 135 lot in the highly desirable West Hillhurst neighborhood, located on a quiet street. From the moment you enter the impressive grand foyer, you're greeted by luxury & quality craftsmanship. Main floor boasts 9-foot ceilings & beautiful oak & ceramic flooring.Sitting room, featuring double glass pocket doors, flows seamlessly into the dining room, providing access to the gourmet kitchen. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with granite countertops, cherry cabinetry, soft-close drawers, & large granite island with ample storage & a recycling cupboard. High-end stainless-steel appliances include a Décor 5-burner gas stove, Bosch dishwasher, Faber hood fan, a newer built-in KitchenAid convection oven & microwave. A Décor fridge, wine rack, & additional fridge in the pantry with pull-out spice shelving make this kitchen perfect for entertaining. Enter the living room via dbl glass doors & enjoy the cozy gas fireplace with built-ins, while the spacious mudroom includes convenient built-in storage. Spacious office, with Hunter Douglas blinds, ideal for working from home. The master suite is a true retreat, featuring vaulted ceilings, dream walk-in closet with a center mirror & a luxurious ensuite. Ensuite is equipped with dual sinks, in-floor heating, soaker tub, feature wall in the shower with dual shower heads, a makeup station, all accented with intricate tilework. Casablanca fans add a touch of elegance to the upper level. The 2nd & 3rd bedrooms are equally impressive, with the 3rd bedroom offering built-in organizer & desk, 2nd bedroom showcasing a large desk, plenty of natural light, and built-ins in the closet. Upper level also includes a spacious laundry room with cabinetry, deep sink & area for hanging laundry. The basement, with 8-foot ceilings & large windows, provides plenty of additional living space. Includes a 4th bedroom with built-in desk & large closet, as well as a full bath with a steam shower.The basement is built with Styrofoam blocks (R value of 35 and a sound class rating of 55 to name just a few of the benefits of Styrofoam block) & has in-floor heating with five zones for maximum comfort.There’s also room for further potential, including a cold room for wine storage and rough-in plumbing for a bar.Additional highlights of this home include a tankless water heater, a high-efficiency Carrier furnace, 30 year fiberglass asphalt shingles, oversized garage with workshop space (which could be converted into a tandem parking spot), large yard with underground sprinklers, firepit & hot tub easily accessed through the rear doors. Your children can walk to Queen Elizabeth School from home. The outdoor swimming pool & recreation center is just down the street. Enjoy the shops & restaurants on 19th St & Kensington.The Bow River walking & bike pathways are steps away as well easy access to SAIT, Foothills Hospital, the University of Calgary. Do not miss this outstanding opportunity! (id:6769)