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240 Essex Street
Carbon Carbon T0M 0L0

$874,900
Residential beds: 3 baths: 4.0 2,543 sq. ft. built: 2015

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2342693
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
4
Year Built:
2015
Tranquility, Peaceful, Beauty, are just a few words to describe this remarkable property. Sitting on top of the hill with stunning views of the valley, this 15 acre property has mature trees, a creek bordering the property, open meadows, wild berries, and marsh lands. Located on the edge of Carbon, you feel like you are away from it all yet you can walk to groceries, restaurants, the swimming pool, beach volleyball, tennis court, ball diamond, and the kids can walk to school. Not only that, the property has municipal water and sewer – WOW! Adding even more value is the ability to subdivide the property if desired (with municipal approval). Easy commutes to Calgary (under an hour), Airdrie (45 min), or Drumheller (20 min). The home rests beautifully amongst a variety of mature trees and rolling landscape… walk the property and pick saskatoon berries off the bursting bushes, and in the winter, enjoy the amazing toboggan hill and flat meadow as a great place to build a hockey rink. With 2,543sq’ above grade, there is plenty of room in this home where pride of ownership boasts stunning condition. Develop the 817sq’ unfinished basement for a total of 3,360sq’. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, this home would be fantastic as a multi generational home, Bed & Breakfast, or AirBnb. Enter the home to find a spacious foyer leading to the converted log cabin turned bedroom! Complete with vaulted paneled ceiling, lofted storage and half bath. An additional 4-piece bathroom can be accessed from the hallway. The mudroom features of storage and front load washer and dryer. Acting as a secondary entrance to the home, the mudroom can be entered through the expansive east facing enclosed porch. The heart of the home is the massive kitchen with hardwood floors and vaulted ¼ sawn white oak paneled ceiling detail. The spacious family room and living room features a Mt Vernon Quadrafire 50lb hopper pellet stove and access to a west facing deck. Another bedroom and 3-piece bathroom complete the main level. Upstairs in the master retreat! Vaulted ceilings, spacious walk-in closet, 4-piece ensuite with soaker tub, and private west facing deck to take in the unbelievable views across the valley! There are so many other incredible features in this home… All bathroom and bedroom walls are insulated for privacy, bedrooms have solid core doors, the ceiling below the master bedroom is insulated, Jeldwin and Lux windows, vaulted ceilings nearly everywhere in the home, Central Vacuum, metal roof, R/O to the laundry room sink and kitchen fridge, NEW 2-stage furnace, and NEW propane hot water tank (2021). Throughout the property, there are several out-buildings including, a couple sheds, heated workshop, storage, and lean-to. A brand you deck on the edge of the hill is an amazing place for lunch or your morning coffee. There is plenty of room to build a secondary workshop or large garage. Gas line is at the edge of the property or keep the propane for heating. Come and see this spectacular acreage!
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Suite:
No
Num Legal Suites:
0
Num Illegal Suites:
0
Home Style:
1 and Half Storey, Acreage with Residence
Total Living Area:
2,543 sq. ft.
Main Level Finished Area:
2,057.71 sq. ft.
Upper Level Finished Area:
485.29 sq. ft.
Below Grade Finished Area:
817.42 sq. ft.
Acreage:
Yes
Lot Area:
15.7 acre(s)
Front Exposure:
North
Floor Location:
Ground
Levels:
One and One Half
Total Rooms Above Grade:
8
Year built:
2015 (Age: 11)
Bedrooms:
3 (Above Grd: 3)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms On Main:
2
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Bathrooms:
4.0 (Full:3, Half:1)
Num Ensuite Baths:
1
Plan:
8710885
Heating:
Central, High Efficiency, Forced Air, Propane
Basement:
Partial, Unfinished, None
Foundation:
Combination, Piling(s), Wood
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Concrete, Log, Wood Frame
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Metal
Ensuite:
Yes
Flooring:
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Cooling:
None
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Living Room, Pellet Stove
Garage:
Yes
Garage Spaces:
2
Parking:
Converted Garage, Gravel Driveway, Heated Garage
Parking Places:
4
Parking Total/Covered:
4 / -
Laundry Features:
Main Level
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Coverings
Shed, Enclosed lean-to and covered storage/convertible greenhouse attached to garage/workshop
Utility Right Of Way
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Kitchen
18'11" × 12'6"
Main Floor
Foyer
23' × 8'11"
Main Floor
Bedroom
9'11" × 8'5"
Main Floor
Family Room
15' × 14'8"
Main Floor
Living Room
19'11" × 15'11"
Main Floor
Dining Room
18'11" × 12'6"
Main Floor
Mud Room
9'9" × 9'3"
Main Floor
Bedroom
14'6" × 13'2"
Upper Level
Bedroom - Primary
16'5" × 14'10"
Lower Level
Furnace/Utility Room
22'9" × 18'8"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
3
7'8" x 7'10"
Main Floor
No
2
4'6" x 7'9"
Main Floor
No
4
9'7" x 9'9"
Upper Level
Yes
4
9'10" x 10'8"
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Playground, Pool, Schools Nearby, Tennis Court(s), Walking/Bike Paths
Interior Features:
Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, No Smoking Home
Exterior Features:
Storage
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch
Lot Features:
Fruit Trees/Shrub(s)
Num. of Parcels:
0
Outbuildings:
Shed
Fencing:
Fenced
Nearest Town:
Carbon
Region:
Kneehill County
Zoning:
R-2
Listed Date:
Sep 06, 2026
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