26 Juniper Ridge, Canmore, Alta.
ASKING PRICE $3.288-million
SELLING PRICE $3-million
TAXES $12,162 (2014)
DAYS ON THE MARKET 132
LISTING AGENTS Christopher Vincent, Christian Dubois and Laura Wright, Sotheby's International Realty Canada
The Action: This Canmore property was originally listed last winter when the city had a much higher ratio of luxury listings to buyers and was unable to attract a suitable bid.
Relisted this year with fewer properties to compete with, it not only got its first conditional offer, but also a second from another party, who become the new owners after the first group retracted their bid.
What They Got: A decade ago, Elk Run Custom Homes carved out a 74-foot by 164-foot portion of a mountainside for this alpine timber residence with a 2,961-square-foot plan, complete with entertaining areas, bedrooms, six bathrooms and outdoor spaces on every level, plus a double garage off a mud room.
- Expansive windows of all shapes and sizes were dramatically arranged in an open living and dining area with 22-foot vaulted ceilings, a double-sided fireplace, sitting area with a walkout to a deck and a kitchen with a curved island.
- Auxiliary spaces include a main-floor office; second-floor den; a loft linked to a private deck and wood burning fireplace; and a master suite with a balcony, one of six bathrooms, sauna, a walk-in closet and laundry room.
- The 2,157-square-foot basement was designed with open family and games room and three bedrooms, as well as an in-law suite with its own side entrance, common area, bedroom, bathroom and laundry room.
The Agent's Take: "Silvertip is a resort golf course community on the north edge of Canmore, surrounded by the golf course, wildlife corridor and green space," says agent Christopher Vincent.
"[This home] is on a ridge above the golf course surrounded by mature trees, and has these really awesome mountain views."
The home's construction complements its premium setting in a growing community to house a hotel and village centre. "It's a fairly typical mountain home for Silvertips with timber features, stone and wood-burning fireplaces," Mr. Vincent states.
"[Yet] it is the highest sale of the year, so far. There have only been four other sales above $3-million in Canmore. It's a small market."