204 Blueridge Rise Rural Rocky View County AB T3L 2N6 MLS #A1104808

Rare opportunity to own a home of this distinction. Situated in prestigious Blueridge Estates, on a 2 acre parcel, with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains! Blueridge Estates is an acreage community, conveniently positioned on the fringe of Calgary’s city limits. Only minutes to shopping; public transportation; two semi-private golf courses & Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, with its 3,200 acres of sprawling parkland. A mere 25 minute drive will get you to city centre. The property possesses numerous mature trees, and is surrounded by 36 acres of environmental natural reserve, incorporating Lasso Trail, a 3.1 km hiking trail featuring a magnificent forest setting, great for walking and nature trips; neighbouring wetlands which are home to an abundance of waterfowl, and nearby ponds maintained for outdoor ice skating in the winter. Home features 6 + 1 bedrooms; 8 bathrooms; grand front foyer, highlighting an elegant curved staircase; multi-zone sound system; 4 fireplaces (wood burning with gas starters); large indoor pool (9′ at deep end & 3’ at shallow end) with diving board and slide; sauna,; outdoor hot tub; 2 firepits; 11 zone underground sprinkler system; 4 car attached garage; plus so much more. The spacious gourmet kitchen leads to an informal eating area, which overlooks the picturesque west facing rear yard, often inhabited by moose, deer and many other types of wildlife. Fully developed walk-out basement, designed with large windows; family/media room c/w projector and screen; wet bar; wine closet; hobby room; billiards room; 7th bedroom; 2 bathrooms and 2 fireplaces. The pool area is truly breathtaking, equivalent to what you would experience at a 5-star hotel, with a large kidney shaped pool, hot tub, wet sauna & bathroom. Home has been extremely well maintained, with updated high efficiency furnaces & boiler; triple pane Lux windows & upgraded extra thick cedar shakes. Water service is provided by Blazer Water Systems Ltd., which also supplies surrounding communities such as Bearspaw Meadows, Lynx Ridge & Watermark at Bearspaw. If you enjoy the tranquility of the country, but desire the amenities of city living, this property is for you. Not to mention the enjoyment your family will experience with your own beautiful indoor pool, which the entire family can take pleasure in year-round!