ELEGANT TOUCHES
Aspen End in Airdrie
A townhome in Airdrie displays an uncommon take on a familiar area that not only boosts visual interest of the space but adds to its usefulness, as well.
For some people, islands — typically seen in a rectangle or square — are now a kitchen necessity. They provide both a place for meal preparation, and with its frontfacing extended eating bar, a spot to gather and entertain.
The Aspen End floor plan at the Gates at Hillcrest by Mattamy Homes takes a different angle. It starts in the familiar rectangle shape, but the eating bar is large, round and on the end of the island.
While looks are only part of the equation, it’s one of the positives. And being a rounded design, people sitting there can face each other, much like a second dinner table.
The island also has a sink and built-in cabinets facing the adjacent great room. With glass fronts, it can be a showcase for displaying items such as fine china.
The Aspen End is a 1,698-square- foot two-storey townhome with a single-car attached garage that boasts a charming Arts and Crafts elevation.
It’s part of a development on the southwest end of Airdrie that’s feesimple. This means the buyer also owns and is responsible for the exterior of their unit and the land it sits on. As a result, there’s no need for a condo board or monthly fees for upkeep.
The yards for these homes are landscaped and generously sized.
Beyond the island, the kitchen features in the Aspen are all along one wall, including a full-height backsplash, abundance of cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. There’s a fridge on one side, a wall oven and microwave on the other, and a chimney-style hoodfan down the middle.
The kitchen has a pantry and access to a rear deck, as well.
Natural light is another focus with large, well-positioned windows across the home. A prime source for sunshine is the great room, where there’s a substantial rear-facing window and two along the side wall.
The foyer is spacious, convenient for welcoming large gatherings, but with the staircase and curved hallway, it’s still well-removed from the more private ends of the home.
On the second level, a large master bedroom and its accessory spaces, including a generously sized walk-in closet and ensuite, cover the rear wall.
The ensuite sets up like a spa from a luxury hotel. An elegant free-standing tub sits under a window and next to a glass-encased shower with tile. This faces dual vanities under a full-height and full-width mirror.
Separating the great room from the secondary bedroom is a central full bathroom across from a laundry room. The spacious laundry room has a sink, counter and plenty of cabinets across from a front-load washer and dryer.
The secondary bedroom and bonus room both have windows that overlook the front yard. The bonus room has the space for TV and enough furniture to create a cosy place to unwind.