1536 18 AVE NW Calgary, AB T2M 0W8

This 2-storey DETACHED infill in CAPITOL HILL Is move-in ready & is the one you've been waiting for. This stunning home provides over 1,968 sq ft of total finished living space, three bedrooms above grade, a fully developed basement, luxury upgrades and finishes, and a rare PAVED BACK ALLEY. The open-concept main floor features 10-ft ceilings, large exterior windows, and wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring. The kitchen sits at the center of the bright main level, with quartz countertops, stunning custom cabinetry with soft-close hardware, and a full-height herringbone tile backsplash. The oversized central island gives you lots of extra space for day-to-day prep and features ample bar seating, a dual basin under-mounted sink, and a wine display. And to top it all off, this upscale kitchen comes with a premium BOSCH stainless steel appliance package – a gas cooktop, built-in hood fan, refrigerator, built-in wall oven and microwave, and dishwasher. The dedicated dining space next to the kitchen features an upscale built-in pantry with additional counter space and upper cabinetry. The living room continues the grand feeling of this spectacular home with an inset gas fireplace with tile surround, custom built-ins with accent lighting, and an incredible 12-ft x 8-ft 4-panel double sliding glass door bringing you onto the back patio! The living space continues with a side mudroom & SEPARATE SIDE ENTRANCE with a built-in closet, a large front foyer with a built-in bench and an additional closet, plus an elegant 2-pc powder room. But we're not done there – ideal for those working from home, a private and quiet HOME OFFICE is just off the front foyer, with oversized windows overlooking the sunny South-facing front yard! Upstairs, you'll find two good-sized bedrooms with custom closets, a full 4-pc bathroom, and a large laundry room with a window & laundry sink. The primary suite features soaring 13-ft vaulted ceilings, South-facing windows, and an expansive walk-in closet with custom millwork and window. The spa-inspired ensuite is elegantly finished with heated tile floors, dual vanity, a stand-alone soaker tub, a large roughed-in steam shower with a built-in bench, and a private water closet. Downstairs, the lower level is fully developed with a large rec room and full wet bar featuring a quartz counter, custom cabinetry, and a bar sink. The 4-pc bathroom has a quartz counter and a tub/shower combo easily accessible from the guest bedroom. Capitol Hill is a friendly neighbourhood ideal for families of all sizes! You're blocks away from 16th Ave; North Hill Shopping Centre is a 10-min walk, and so is SAIT! Kensington/Sunnyside – including Riley Park, Safeway, Hayden Block, Made by Marcus, the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Assoc., and more – is a brisk 10-min bike ride away. You'll quickly settle into inner-city living in this modern luxury home. *VISIT MULTIMEDIA LINK FOR A VIDEO WALKTHROUGH!*