507 Riverdale Avenue SW

ELBOYA - CALGARY, AB

Offered at $3,595,000

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Unprecedented quality and construction on a 75’ lot in an amazing location overlooking the Elbow River. Mike Holmes “made it right” when creating this low-maintenance, energy-efficient, luxury home. Behind the double-wide offset walls, that allow for extra insulation, you’ll find mold and moisture-resistant “blue wood”, spray foam and noise-dampening insulation, and an abundance of extraordinary construction and design details throughout.

As you cross the threshold into this home you are met with a multi-story living wall that is not only beautiful but it helps to oxygenate and purify the air. In the open living area, with a clean-burning fireplace, the floor-to-ceiling glass wall fully opens to the sunny south-facing deck for the ultimate indoor-outdoor living space. Relax and entertain in the indoor or outdoor kitchen with a stone pizza oven, both with high-end appliances. Wolf and Miele appliances, granite countertops, hydroponic herb fridge, butler pantry with second dishwasher and so much more.

The second floor has three bedrooms, a gym (that could easily be converted to another bedroom), and a laundry room. The third floor is the master retreat with a meditation nook overlooking the river, extensive closet and storage systems, and an ensuite with floor-to-ceiling granite tile. Just off the master bedroom is the main office with accordion glass doors to the third-story balcony with views of the river and valley.

A concrete slab and 500lb barn door separate the home from the basement providing a soundproofed space where the action and noise of a movie or game in the media room won’t be noticed throughout the house. The home is equipped with an elevator to all levels and has been designed to be fully wheelchair accessible.

The oversized triple garage (with a green roof) is large enough to accommodate car lifts so inside parking could be doubled if required. Built like no other - eco-friendly, sustainable, durable, and low maintenance - this home has an extensive list of features beyond what is mentioned. An incredible location across from the Elbow River steps from the river pathways, Stanley Park and so much more. The home also offers access to some of Calgary's top inner-city schools including Elbow Park, Rideau, and Western Canada High School.

Behind the Walls - Construction details:

Double-wide offset walls to allow more room for insulation and prevent cold transfer through the wood
Mould and moisture resistant “blue wood” used throughout the house
“Purple” spray foam insulation inside every exterior wall and the roof
Sound-dampening insulation in all of the interior walls to reduce noise transfer
Insulation under the basement floor to keep it warm and dry
Triple paned windows for better insulation
Double water-proofing around the foundation so leaks are eliminated
8 inch concrete basement ceiling to eliminate sound transfer
Hurricane bolts inside the wood structure between floors to prevent shifting or cracking
Commercial level air handling unit with triple filter technology and humidification for totally clean air
Insulated hot water pipes so the constantly circulating hot water is instantly available at each level
Reverse osmosis for crystal clear drinking water, ice cubes and the built-in coffee machine
Master bath steam shower unit is located in the basement so the vibration from the unit can’t be heard or felt
Master valve control for all exterior hose bibs in the basement (water lines won’t freeze in the winter)
Multi-zone heating and air ducts so you always have the correct temperature and air flow in each room
Maintenance free exterior: non-fading wood paneling (same as Le Germain Hotel & Glencoe Club), real stone (not veneer), no downspouts
“Orange” Schluter tile underlay to prevent leaks and tile / grout cracking
Bathrooms are tiled floor to ceiling & have moisture sensors on bathroom fans to prevent mould growth
Every toilet or “wet zone” has a water alarm so the house won’t get flooded if a pipe leaks
Laundry room door has a tile threshold to contain water in event of a washing machine leak and forces it into in-floor drain
Solar hot water to reduce gas bills
Solar panels to reduce electricity bills
Double redundant heating boilers so you never lose heat even in the dead of winter
Fabric-covered weeping tile so the weeping tile won’t get clogged with dirt over time to prevent water build-up around the foundation
Triple water-proofed back deck
Two sump pumps with separate discharge pipes and Double sewage back-flow prevention valves
Heated garage with Electric car plug-in
Moisture-controlled fan in garage to prevent moisture build-up in the winter from melting snow from cars
Energy efficient LED lighting throughout

Additional features:

75' lot fronting onto the Elbow River
Wheelchair accessible via the elevator to all levels
Custom walnut and stainless steel stairs
Living Wall helps oxygenate & purify the air and works with a commercial quality air purification system
Clean burning fireplace in the living room - smokeless and no chimney required
Granite countertops
6 gas burner Wolf cooktop, side-by-side built-in Miele refrigerator/freezer, dual-mounted Wolf oven, Miele dishwasher
Butler's pantry with Hydroponic herb fridge, Miele warming oven, Miele steam oven, and a second Miele dishwasher
Laundry room with Samsung washer and dryer, sink, storage, and covered balcony with built-in clothes drying rack
No VOC Poliform closets in all bedrooms
Automatic moisture sensors in bathrooms that run fans to expel moisture preventing mold or moisture damage
Master bedroom oversized solid-core door with no exterior hardware and closes flush creates a saferoom
Meditation room with river views, built-in shelves, and smooth river stone floor
The office includes a built-in wall unit and accordion windows to a wraparound deck with expansive views
Concrete slab between main and basement and 500lb barn door soundproofs between levels
Large basement suite with main bedroom, secondary room for bunk beds, ensuite with sauna
Media room features 7.1 Dolby surround sound theatre system with HD ceiling projector and dropdown screen
Two standup Sub-Zero wine fridges
Server room houses theatre equipment and home automation. Includes temperature sensor and automatic fan
Outdoor kitchen with Wolf BBQ and stone pizza oven
Backyard pergola has insertable panels for inclement weather
Triple garage can accommodate car lifts for additional parking
Green roof garage top