1456 Memorial Drive NW

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Beautifully updated 2 storey character home in Hillhurst with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a lovely fully fenced yard, all in a great central location walking distance to so many Kensington amenities and steps to the Bow River pathway. Great main floor layout with a charming living room with original hemlock wood trim, dining room with wood burning fireplace with brick surround, modern kitchen, breakfast nook with a view of the yard, half bathroom and mudroom with laundry. The gorgeous modern kitchen was professionally renovated (2018) with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, apron sink and new lighting. Recently installed stunning site-finished white oak hardwood throughout the living room, dining room, kitchen and upper staircase. The breakfast nook, mudroom and laundry area was professionally added to the back of the home in 2016 and has heated cement tile floors throughout the addition. The motorized nook table can be lowered to become a lounge seating area with TV, or can be raised to be a stand up work station.The addition and kitchen have beautiful new windows and plenty of natural light. The staircase to the upper level was re-built in 2014 to offer a more gradual incline than the original staircase. Upper level features 3 bedrooms including the primary bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, and front balcony that offers views of the city. Newer windows and original beech hardwood on the upper level. An updated full 4-piece bathroom with newly re-glazed claw foot tub completes the upper level. Full basement with family room, full bathroom with large shower, storage/utility room, and extra storage. Underground power service to the garage, and new shingles on the house and the garage done in 2018. This well maintained, renovated home is located on the cul-de-sac off of Memorial Drive.