Calgary Bowness Montgomery Real Estate Home News - Blog Archive: February, 2021

Many indoor lighting options are not only expensive, but fail to properly fill your home with an appropriate, comfortable amount of light. Here are some of our best tips for tackling this problem:

Maximize all natural light potentials. Make sure your windows stay clean and clear of snow and dirt. This will allow the most natural light to come seeping in whenever possible. Open up your blinds and move things away from windows that will cast an obtrusive shadow.

Purchase quality, environmentally friendly lightbulbs for all indoor and outdoor lighting. Using an LED light not only gives you more brightness, but it will save you an incredible amount of money in the long run. Go to your local hardware store and assess your options. Remember that…

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View View View!!! Once in a blue moon, a property comes to the market that takes your breath away at a fantastic price, here it is.... a very large and extensively renovated from top to bottom is a four-bedroom 1424sqft fully developed walk-out bungalow, on a huge 50x120 magnificent ridge lot in upper Montgomery.


Several new and modern over one million dollar homes were recently built along this ridge location to capture the gorgeous river valley escarpment and partial mountain views this outstanding ridge location offer. And inside of this house and from the new massive south-facing front deck are also amazing south escarpment views as well! Conveniently located only a few steps away from Children's hospital, the University district and Market…

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Having little kids in the home is often romanticized with visions of quiet playtime with blocks and the sounds of giggling wafting through the home. While sometimes dreams do come true, the reality is that having kids playing in your home is a little more complicated.

Homes are safe havens, but to the right amount of childlike curiosity, death traps. Unfortunately many children are injured in the home during innocent playtimes, which is exactly why it is so important to create a safe play space.

Safe play spaces are ones that are physically secure, tidy and engaging. Here are some tips on how to accomplish all three of these things:

Make sure the space you have designated for play is physically secure by ensuring it has clear physical…

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Incredible fully developed townhome... Extensively and professionally renovated from almost top to bottom with top quality materials and craftsmanship in the past 4 years. Bright a total of 1750sqft (including basement) fully developed living space in a duplex style townhome facing directly south onto a river park and river valley bike path system.


The river bike paths are right out your doorstep. Featuring a total of 4/5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths including a 4pce en-suite c/w a jet tub, beautiful maple hardwood, tile and slate flooring, living room with great views toward the river park & brick faced feature wall wood fireplace (c/w log lighter), contemporary kitchen with a breakfast bar, separate dining area and newer concrete counters, three…

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Very bright and spacious 992 sqft 2 bedroom corner unit has been immaculately maintained by the original owner!


Located in a small, very well maintained building in the vibrant community of Bowness! With easy access to the West, the mountains, and a short commute to downtown this building is close to many trendy restaurants, local shops, public transit, and right on the amazing bike and river pathway system! (This complex didn’t flood though!) This unit shows beautifully with numerous upgrades in the past 5 years! There is a bright and sunny south-facing balcony, offering a quiet oasis and a partial view of Canada Olympic Park. Convenient in suite laundry, one assigned secured covered parking stall and access to bike storage is also included.…

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Are you looking for "Not Your Typical Cookie Cutter" infill home? We have the perfect solution...builder/owner is proud to present this very unique architecturally designed semi-detached infill on a massive corner lot!

 

This unique, fully developed 5 bedroom family home offers a sunny southwest open concept main floor with 10 ft. ceilings, large kitchen c/w pantry & breakfast bar, quartz counters throughout, cozy gas fireplace in living room & separate dining area. Upstairs features 9-foot ceilings, large master bedroom with 5-piece ensuite c/w jet-tub, 2 additional bedrooms, 4-piece bath & convenient laundry room. The lower area offers 2 bedrooms, 3-pce walk-in shower & rec room. Bonus Double Attached Garage! Located in the heart of the…

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There are many exciting things you can do when you own a home, such as diversifying your investment portfolio and doing whatever home renovations you want. Another huge bonus? Getting to bring home a pet.

Often when renting, pets are not allowed at all, the kind of pets allowed are limited, or renters are charged extra fees per pet on the property. All of these options aren't ideal for anyone who loves having a furry friend around. This is why owning a property, where you get to make the rules, is so exciting! When you own your home, you can have as many pets as your heart desires. 

Scientific studies have proven time and time again that people with pets live longer and are generally happier. Whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, fish, or…

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Welcome to the well preserved 1,134 sqft 3 bedroom bungalow on a huge 55ft wide mature treed lot in a quiet cul-de-sac location of Silver Springs!


The mostly original house offers an unspoiled basement, (preferred by most renovators) only the 3-pce bathroom and an illegal bedroom (no egress window) is currently developed in the lower area. Three good sized bedrooms up including 2pc en-suite in the master bedroom. Nice brick feature wall wood burning fireplace in the living room. There is an attached double 22x20 garage c/w 220 wiring that was previously used as a studio at some point in time. If you're looking to build up some "sweat equity" by updating a home in an excellent location look no further! Close to schools, LRT , shopping and…

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Spectacular character home featuring a three-bedroom 1122 sqft bungalow on a large mature pie shaped treed lot backing onto beautiful Bowness Park!!


Original maple floors throughout the main floor, wide baseboards and an ornate claw tub are only few of the numerous character features in this house! Upstairs also features large windows accentuating the beautiful Bowness Park views. The lower level is was recently updated including a new bathroom. There is an oversized single attached garage plus onsite parking. Fantastic location only a short walk to the Bow River and off-lease area of Bowmont Park, right at your doorstep are numerous biking and walking paths, close to U of C, Foothills & Children's Hospitals, a short commute downtown, easy…

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WOW! WOW!!WOW!!! Here is a renovators dream house!!! This is an original owner home in its almost original state offered for sale for the first time!!!


This well built, 3 bedroom fully developed 1150sqft Bilevel house offers hardwood flooring on the main floor under the well used yellow shag carpet. The house is located on a very quiet cul-de-sac, across from a tot lot and beautiful towering treed corner lot!. There is an older oversized single garage. The house and garage are full of personal belongings and will be left behind in an offer with the house and garage. The house will be sold in as is condition! The house requires a lot of TLC but it is "well preserved" and has most of the original Mahogany woodwork! Call today!! All offers to…

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