It’s rare to find 4.1 private acres inside city limits, & rarer still to have it just a 25-minute commute to downtown Calgary. This property offers mature trees & established perennials which create a private, park-like feel. Enjoy the six raised garden beds & many fruit trees including pear, plum as well as saskatoon & raspberry bushes. There are 3 large rain totes set up to collect water and keep the gardens thriving. Step onto the massive southeast-facing deck and enjoy a quiet morning sipping coffee while enjoying the sunrise. The deck offers sun throughout the day but the massive overhanging roof design on the front of the house keeps the house cool and offers shade on warm summer afternoons. Other valuable outdoor features to note include a 50-year warrantied metal roof, recycled asphalt driveway, canal access available through WID, a BBQ gas line on the deck and a fully paid-for $35, 000 solar system that generates approximately $2, 000/year in income.A purpose-built detached shop is a mechanic’s dream & offers a thickened slab, engineered in-floor heating, 10′ ceilings, & scissor trusses -tall enough for a lift. 6 windows, floor drainage system,  Hardie board siding, LiftMaster openers, 240V power & is wired for stereo & HVAC-equipped. Step inside this impressive bungalow & find an open concept main floor layout with high ceilings & custom millwork. The kitchen features dual built-in ovens, rich cabinetry, a kitchen island, plenty of space for dining, a built-in desk area, & sunlit views over the front yard. The living room offers a cozy fireplace & window bench. Down the hall you will find a secondary bedroo m that is generously sized with two closets, a large pantry, spacious laundry room, a renovated 4 piece bathroom with large linen closet space & a mudroom off the covered back entry. The primary bedroom is massive & light-filled, with a renovated ensuite — dual sinks, large walk-in shower, huge closet & new flooring. Downstairs, the basement is framed with sub-floor started. 5 large egress windows let you imagine how you’d finish the space. Leftover building materials included. Bonus features: newer siding & eavestrough, 11 new windows & exterior doors, & 10″ blown-in attic insulation. Wired security system, CO2 & radon detectors, & LED lighting throughout.Whole-home water filtration (serviced June 2026) plus reverse osmosis under the kitchen sink.  Close to schools – East Lake K-9 School 5 minute drive & 3 minute drive to Chestermere High School. This property offers privacy, space, income-generating solar, a shop that works as hard as you do and all of this within the town of Chestermere! A rare find! (id:62650)