Calgary, AB T3C2J2 342 Superior Avenue SW

Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of prestigious Scarboro, this home has a total living space of 4,353 sq. feet and boasts of historical tradition and modern renovations. The front of this home has the history of red brick and a sprawling veranda, where you can relax and gaze across the street at the lovely park. The inside welcomes you with a large foyer and a warm inviting living room with a wood burning fireplace. To the left is the main floor office filled with wall panels, wood burning fireplace, built-in shelves and lots of natural light. Behind the office is a sitting area with a Sub-Zero wine beverage fridge and a Miele coffee center for those times when you want to entertain with family and friends. The formal dining room has floor to ceiling built-in cabinets and large windows overlooking the gardens. Then there is the modern part of the house with an architectural, gourmet farm-house Kitchen, designed and built by industry leader Downsview Kitchens, constructed with unique large windows to let the morning sunshine in. The kitchen/family room includes a vaulted ceiling with extended accented coved trim beams, creating an open and warm friendly setting. A large sculptural island, with curved, double-deck granite countertops, gives the chef of the house a prominent area to cook those amazing dinners. The kitchen includes a Sub-Zero 48” fridge, Thermador, Gaggenau appliances, 2 sinks and charming, rustic Italian ceramic floor tiles. Just off the kitchen / family room is a covered patio with skylights for that outdoor retreat, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors. The second level boasts 4 large bedrooms. The primary bedroom is extra-large with a spa-like en-suite bathroom, custom-made floor to ceiling dressing cabinets, a walk-in closet and sitting area, massive windows, downtown views and a Juliet balcony. The 2nd bedroom has a built-in sink/vanity and walk-in closet. The 3rd bedroom has custom-made wardrobe cabinets. Beside the 4t h bedroom enjoy the sunshine in the south-facing sunroom overlooking the park. The lower level provides a substantial sized living/rec room with a wet bar. There is also a fitness area to enjoy your morning workouts. Then there is a 5th bedroom and a 4-piece bathroom. The laundry area has a deep cast-iron double sink and a laundry chute. The oversized double garage is complete with a workshop area. The main steam boiler system (installed in 2017) provides extremely comfortable radiant heating in winter plus 2 additional boiler/furnace for reliable heating. Situated in such an enclave, calm, park-like setting, yet only minutes away to the downtown core. Scarboro has access to top ranking schools, City of Calgary LRT and restaurants on 17th Ave. (id:7434)