1514 25 Ave. SW | Bankview | Calgary

This townhome doesn't live like the typical townhouse. Instead of the long, narrow layout most townhomes default to, the main floor is wide, bright and open: kitchen, dining and living space stretch across a floor plan that feels much more like a detached home than you might expect. That main level is elevated above the street, so the living space feels private, and from here you can watch the neighborhood go by without feeling like everyone's looking right back in. The kitchen is finished with crisp cabinetry, quartz countertops, a gas range and an oversized island, with a custom built dining nook alongside it, made for everyday dinners, game nights and conversations that run later than planned. A fireplace with surrounding built-ins anchors the living room, a good place to settle in at the end of the day, and the south-facing balcony looks out toward the heritage homes across the street. Upstairs, the primary is especially generous, with a large walk-in closet and private ensuite. Two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and the laundry room round out the top floor, ideal for a family, or just as easily an office, nursery or guest room. Central air conditioning was added two years ago. You also get your own private driveway and an attached garage, finished with painted floors and finished walls, currently set up with a home gym while still leaving room for a vehicle. Pull in, close the garage door, and the city feels a little farther away. The street itself is quiet, with mature trees, no through traffic to 14th Avenue, and sits directly across from heritage homes that give the block extra character, the kind of inner-city street where you start to recognize the same faces on the sidewalk. A new children's park is being installed just across the street. Local favourites Starbucks and "Actually Pretty Good" Pizza are a one-minute walk away, while Our Daily Brett and IBU Restaurant are about five minutes away. Downtown, 17th Avenue and Marda Loop are all close by, even though this street stays quietly removed from the rush of all three. Landscaping is low-maintenance, and this has been a pet-free home throughout. Condo fees are low and include snow removal, so winter mornings start with coffee, not a shovelIt's a low maintenance, inner-city townhome with a layout, garage and driveway you don't usually find at this price point, on a street worth settling into.