During certain times of the year, hanging out with family and friends should be an indoor activity. But when the temperature exceeds a certain mark, it’s sure nice having options to take it outside. Read More
The Amelia is a luxurious show home by Baywest Homes in Rockland Park.
The Amelia is a luxurious show home by Baywest Homes in Rockland Park.
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During certain times of the year, hanging out with family and friends should be an indoor activity. But when the temperature exceeds a certain mark, it’s sure nice having options to take it outside.
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Sometimes that’s the front or backyard. But for other people, there’s a more elevated outdoor living space. And in a scenic location, a special place to enjoy the fresh air only makes sense.
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That’s what’s seen in the Amelia by Baywest Homes. This 3,212-square-foot estate model is now displayed as a show home in the striking northwest Calgary community of Rockland Park. The home has five bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms and a spacious side-drive triple-car garage. In the garage, there’s room for a workshop.
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Flanking the large rear-facing great room are two decks, each offering a valuable contribution. There’s a barbecue deck on one side and covered deck on the other.
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In the show home, the 14-foot nine-inch by 17-foot covered deck featuring an angled ceiling is staged with several pieces of outdoor furniture, demonstrating its capacity to support several guests.
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The great room in the Amelia show home by Baywest Homes in Rockland Park. Photo by Supplied /Postmedia -
The ensuite in the Amelia show home by Baywest Homes in Rockland Park. Photo by Supplied /Postmedia -
The exterior of the Amelia show home by Baywest Homes in Rockland Park. Photo by Supplied /Postmedia
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It’s easy to imagine the home owners using this space for hot chocolate with guests on a sunny winter afternoon.
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Its deck has a glass railing, making the space feel like it extends well into the yard and beyond. This charming outdoor amenity is accessed through sliding glass doors in the dining area.
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Another upscale gathering place sure to see plenty of sun is the great room. It’s generously sized and boasts towering windows on its rear wall along with windows on its side wall that look into the above mentioned deck. This space also enjoys elevated visual interest through a vaulted ceiling and box-shaped fireplace surrounded in full-height stone.
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The rustic elegance of this fireplace would pair perfectly with a glass of wine on a winter evening.
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The great room and kitchen are positioned so people can maintain eye contact and continue conversations with others in one room despite entering the other. For instance, one can stand behind the kitchen island and directly face someone else sitting on the couch along the great room’s rear wall.
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This island dazzles with a waterfall-style design and incorporates an eating bar that seats at least three people.
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The grand L-shaped kitchen stands out with an abundance of cabinets and high-end features, including an integrated fridge with french doors. Behind its side wall is a butler’s pantry that extends into a conventional pantry.
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Stairs to the second level include an expansive landing with bench seating. On the second storey, the three secondary bedrooms are all front-facing and the primary bedroom is at the back. The fifth bedroom is on its developed lower level.