Custom-built mountain ACREAGE home, offering over 2,400 sq ft of living space in the exclusive gated community of James River Retreat, surrounded by forest and ENDLESS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE or cozy nights by the fireplace. Located just 25 minutes northwest of Sundre and about 1.5 hours from Calgary, this beautifully maintained property offers privacy, comfort, and year-round recreation in one of Alberta’s MOST UNIQUE PRIVATE COMMUNITIES. Inside, dramatic vaulted ceilings and expansive windows fill the open living space with natural light while showcasing peaceful forest views. The bright kitchen features a stainless steel induction KitchenAid induction stove and appliances (still under warranty) and flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, creating a warm and inviting space for gathering with family and friends. Step outside onto the large covered front deck with a natural gas BBQ hookup, perfect for outdoor cooking, entertaining and relaxing while taking in the valley and surrounding trees. The main level includes a spacious primary bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry, allowing CONVENIENT SINGLE-LEVEL LIVING. Upstairs, a stunning open loft overlooking the living room leads to two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. The lower level offers a LARGE GUEST ROOM and full bath, while the attached garage has been converted into a VERSATILE REC ROOM, currently used as a gym, hobby room, and home theatre. Comfort is exceptional year-round with in-floor heating throughout the home and a heat recovery ventilation system. Outside, enjoy your private, FORESTED 2.6 ACRES and a private backyard fire-pit area surrounded by trees, complete with two custom-built woodsheds. The property also features a detached (natural gas heated) garage with a CUSTOM ELECTRIC LIFT designed for working on or storing a quad and mower, along with extensive space-saving shelving and storage. High-speed Starlink internet makes working remotely easy, making this property ideal as a FULL-T IME FAMILY HOME, WEEKEND GETAWAY or RETIREMENT OASIS. Living in James River Retreat offers PRIVATE ACCESS to the James River for kayaking, fishing, and swimming, a COMMUNITY POND for skating in winter, and shared amenities including a cook shack, gathering tables, and horseshoe pits perfect for private gatherings and events. Conveniently located 20 minutes from BURNTSTICK LAKE and just 15 minutes to the BEARBERRY SALOON, this remarkable property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. A school bus stop at the top of the hill also makes it practical for full-time family living. (id:47421)
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Detailed Information
Bedrooms
3+1
Bathrooms
3
Community Features
Fishing, Pets Allowed, Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Features
Treed, Other, Gas BBQ Hookup
Listing Contract Date
2026-03-14
Maintenance Fee Payment Frequency
Monthly
Maintenance Fee Type
Common Area Maintenance
Management Company
Envision Property Management
Municipal ID
0027194646
Ownership Type
Bare Land Condo/Strata
# of Parking Spaces
6
Plan
9711840
Property Type
Single Family
Structures
Deck
Transaction Type
For sale
Views
View
Zoning Description
LR
Building
Amenities
Other
Appliances
Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove, Microwave Range Hood Combo, Garage door opener, Washer & Dryer
Basement Development
Finished
Basement Features
Walk out
Basement Type
Full (Finished)
Constructed Date
2009
Construction Material
Poured concrete
Construction Style (Attachment)
Detached
Cooling Type
None
Exterior Finish
Composite Siding, Concrete, Wood siding
Fireplace Present
Yes
# of Fireplaces
1
Flooring Type
Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Foundation Type
Poured Concrete
Heating Fuel
Natural gas
Heating Type
Hot Water, In Floor Heating
Stories Total
2
Total Finished Area
1681 sqft
Type
House
Utility Water
Well
Rooms
Room
Level
Dimensions
Notes
Bedroom
Second level
10.33 Ft x 12.42 Ft
Bedroom
Second level
11.25 Ft x 12.58 Ft
Loft
Second level
11.25 Ft x 14.00 Ft
4pc Bathroom
Second level
Measurements not available
Bedroom
Lower level
12.00 Ft x 15.33 Ft
3pc Bathroom
Lower level
Measurements not available
Living room
Main level
18.17 Ft x 13.00 Ft
Dining room
Main level
9.58 Ft x 12.58 Ft
Kitchen
Main level
9.42 Ft x 12.58 Ft
Primary Bedroom
Main level
11.25 Ft x 12.17 Ft
Laundry room
Main level
4.92 Ft x 7.83 Ft
3pc Bathroom
Main level
Measurements not available
Parking Spaces
Name
Spaces
Detached Garage
2
Garage
Gravel
Heated Garage
Other
Oversize
Land
Total Size
2.64 acres
Acreage
Yes
Fence Type
Not fenced
Landscape Features
Landscaped
Sewer
Septic Field, Septic tank, Septic System
Size of Irregular Land
2.64
Surface Water
Creek or Stream
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