House for sale in Canmore — $3,480,000
On a private cul-de-sac, this masterfully crafted retreat by "Kidner Homes" defines opulence as you enter. Your eye is immediately drawn through to views of the valley below and the peaks above. The surrounding detail to craftmanship is as timeless as the mountains themselves. The dramatic entrance with double doors and limestone floors leads you to a two tiered living room of some 30 x 20 feet. A dining room to your right, tastefully able to accommodate 12 or 14, and a Chefs kitchen to the left. This grand space with 10 and 11 foot ceilings with complimenting windows and views to match, is anchored by an oversized wood burning fireplace bearing hand hewn maple mantle and trim. The kitchen is Chef inspired, above and open to both living rooms, with two double sink areas, a 4 foot Ultraline Viking gas stove and an ornate maple range hood. Surrounded by natural maple cabinetry and built-ins, it leads the eye to the breakfast nook, and a door to a covered patio and wide valley vistas. Purposeful by design, the overhang above and the triple pane windows found throughout the home make this grand room, a great room in all seasons. The upper slumber area has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on one level, adjoined by an office/library with a Rundlestone gas fireplace. Access to the adjacent deck presents unobstructed views of the 20-kilometer Rundle Range as your backdrop. The Primary sleeping area with vaulted ceilings, takes further advantage of the forever views, embracing the…