Own a piece of history! This historic home, built in 1911 was the residence of Calgary’s 2nd mayor, George Clift King from 1915-1935. The King House was one of 5 original model homes, built in the Queen Anne Revival style with a front porch and brick clad exterior from local brickmaker E.H. Crandell. Upon entering the home you step back in time and immediately sense the grandeur of a beautifully renovated home while preserving the wonderful touches of history. The unique floor plan (from the off-set family room to the loft on the 3rd level), the original staircase & hardwood flooring on the 2nd floor, incredible brick chimney-stack revealed on every level, will continue to take your imagination back in time!
Enjoy the modern chef’s kitchen with the open floor plan to the dining and living rooms. You can access the AMAZING back yard through French doors off the kitchen. The professionally designed/landscaped yard is breathtaking; a true oasis with deck, gazebo, fire pit and old shed with original front door of house enclosed with a new fence and canopy of mature trees (w/annual arborist care). Includes a powder room on the main floor. Down a few steps is a sun-splashed family room with access to the backyard as well. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, 3 pce bathroom, a gorgeous principal room with build ins, 4 -pc ensuite with in-floor heating and a balcony. Further up the original staircase leads you to the bright and cozy loft!
The basement has been professionally renovated (in 2020 w/all permits) and reconfigured to include laundry room, workshop, 3 pc bath, studio/TV room, new mechanical room and lots of storage. Other new features to this home include the high eff. furnace, hot water on demand w/in-floor heating (basement level), electrical panel, AC, exterior paint, eavestroughs, family-room hardwood flooring & new skylights with build in remote blinds, Hunter-Douglas blinds throughout.
All of this beauty, history and luxury is located in one of Calgary’s most ideal locations! Two blocks from the Bow River & pathways, (this home was not affected by the flood!), easy access to hospitals, University District, Edworthy Park, Parkdale Community Center and so much more! Book your private showing today!