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Large wrap around deck to enjoy outdoors
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LEE RENNEBERG
LEO SCARCELLI
403.650.0692 lrenneberg@sutton.com Ifax: 403.592.9272
403.585.1341 leos@sutton.com
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MELODY ZONDAG
LEE RENNEBERG
LEO SCARCELLI
403.819.0003 mzondag@sutton.com
403.650.0692 lrenneberg@sutton.com Ifax: 403.592.9272
403.585.1341 leos@sutton.com
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$469,000
BEAUTIFUL WALKOUT VILLA IN PALLISER - $529,900
181 OAKBRIAR CL SW Rarely do you find these on the market. Fully finished 2 bedroom, 2,500 sq. ft. home with large vaulted ceilings. Renovated kitchen with new appliances. Oak hardwood flooring, upgraded bath, spacious dining area, main floor den, main floor laundry, 3 full baths. Grand living area with fireplace, generous master suite with walk-in closet, master ensuite bath with jetted tub, separate shower, large west facing deck. Walk out lower level is spacious with 1-large bedroom and office could be a bedroom with an armoire added, hobby room with sink, huge recreation/family room with additional sitting area, second fireplace, wet bar & a 3rd bath. MLS®C4139345
LESLIE KISS 403-861-4035
lkiss@sutton.com
CODY STUART / FOR CREB®NOW
GURPREET AULAKH
Exceptional home, location, and views!403.454.9533 $899,000 BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY PUBLIC
P R O P E R T Y
64 Wolf Drive, Redwood Meadows
Vaulted ceiling & wood burning fireplace. Cedar feature wall and ceiling. Has a seasonal pond & overlooks golf course 3 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. Private loft retreat overlooks great room. Over-size garage and separate workshop. MLS®C4145898
Lee Edwards 403.540.0540
159 Saddle Rise, Rural Rockyview County
braggcreekrealestate.com
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Close to Trans-Canada trail & K-Country Very large common pasture for your horses 100’x200’ outdoor riding arena Custom home includes an elevator Expansive master bedroom and en suite Gourmet kitchen, a library, and many other fine features. MLS®C4110357
lee@braggcreekrealestate.com
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