22618 7 Avenue Hillcrest AB T0K 1C0 MLS #A1116198

Be sure to view the video! This unique, exquisite and stunning Executive Character Home, in the magical mountains of the Crowsnest Pass, has been converted and lovingly restored from the 1910 historic Hillcrest United Church. Inspiring mountain and forest views abound! Very private setting backing onto forested hillside, with no visible neighbours. While the building carries over 110 years’ of stories, and holds a special place in many hearts, it does not have an official provincial historic designation, meaning you are not bound by any Historic-Designate restrictions. Walk through the front doors into the GRAND room, with vintage Fir hardwood flooring and 14′ restored Fir Barrel-Vaulted ceilings leading you through time. Originally the chapel, this impressive Great Room is open, bright and truly awe-inspiring. Flanked by large windows down both sides of the home, this room presents the main living room, dining room and kitchen areas. The custom, gourmet kitchen encompasses function and beauty, with a large island, Quartz countertops, built-in appliances and plenty of storage. Continue to the rear of the main level, what was once the Sunday School, is now access to the outdoor decks, a spacious hallway nook, a studious library, the Primary Bedroom, the luxurious bathroom with walk-in shower, and concealed main-floor laundry. The style of home can best be described as a "raised bungalow with walk-out basement" as this old church was placed onto a completely new foundation in 1991, with 2 additional & separate entrances to the lower level. The walk-out basement is fully developed (and easily suited with permits) offers an additional 1,900+ sq.ft. of living, family, dining, office, kitchen and bathroom living areas, PLUS a full ARTIST’S STUDIO with its own entrance and a special, signed wall mural painted by a well-known local artist. Currently used as a 1+1 Bedroom, both the library and artist’s studio can be used as a 2+2 bedroom home. Sitting on the edge of the quaint community of Hillcrest Mines, this home is on town water and sewer, is heated with hot-water/boiler and is extremely cost-efficient for utilities. If you’re a discerning buyer, who’s been waiting to find the perfect mountain property, and you’re tired of seeing the same-old-same-old, cookie-cutter homes on the market, you have just lucked out. I can guarantee that this is a one-of-a-kind property, like no other!