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Fun things to do this January in Calgary

Even though it may get chili outside and we are doing our best to social distance and stay safe… there’s still plenty of ways to find some happiness and fun things to do in our amazing City of Calgary and surrounding areas. Thank you to Avenue Magazine for your monthly helpful tips! Just a few of the ideas are: Rent a bike specialized for riding on ice at Bowness Park, try some mouth watering pizza from the new “Pink Door” Pizza restaurant, try a virtual cooking class and much more! Just click on this link to view all details JANUARY IN CALGARY.

Affordable Home with No condo fees for sale – McKenzie Towne

128 Elgin Meadows View SE Calgary $320,000: Exceptional value in this beautifully well maintained home in desirable Mckenzie Towne! Outstanding Location backing onto the Elgin Forest – enjoy your coffee on you spacious SOUTH facing deck (new hand rails and freshly painted) while watching the deer graze. Main floor featuring a bright and sunny open concept kitchen/living room area with numerous windows allowing plenty of natural sunlight. New flooring and freshly painted throughout – this property is in move in ready condition with NO CONDO FEES OR PET RESTRICTIONS! Kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, garbage disposal and island adding extra counter space. Upper level with TWO master bedrooms, both with full ensuites and walk-in closets. Basement includes newer washer/dryer and is already framed in awaiting your personal design. Your fully fenced yard with low maintenance landscaping includes raised vegetable beds and flower planters. Two full parking spots in the rear and ample parking in front. Well located on a quiet street with no neighbour on one side enhancing your privacy in a friendly neighbourhood close to pathways, play grounds, schools, shopping and major roadways. This modern home is ideal for anyone who is thinking of downsizing, up sizing or growing their revenue portfolio. Do not miss this outstanding opportunity!

Renovated home just listed in Rocky Ridge

436 Rocky Ridge DR NW Calgary $520,000:

In one of Northwest Calgary’s most desirable communities, this tastefully renovated 5 bedroom home + Den (perfect for working from home) is just minutes to the Ranche Centre, LRT, several parks/playgrounds & YMCA. Updates are numerous (be sure to view the list in supplements for full details): This is the perfect home for entertaining with it’s spacious dining area and open concept gourmet kitchen yet it also provides several spaces to have alone time and relax. Gaze out your front Bay windows to the mountains or enjoy looking onto your lovely private yard from the kitchen windows (yard includes play set, raspberry/strawberry bushes, rhubarb, crabapple tree and does not face directly onto your neighbour’s yard!). 4 bedrooms up with 2 full bathrooms, jetted soaker tub and huge walk in closet in the master. The finished basement area is great for movie night or play area for children. The 5th Bedroom may be utilized as your guest room, home gym or 2nd home office (2 new Full egress windows in downstairs living space and bedroom). This wonderful home is in mint condition with a prime location: Close to neighbourhood & area amenities, Community Centre all in walking distance. Coulee Road is just 2 minutes away and you are on the road to the ROCKIES! Do not miss this outstanding opportunity!

We are a family real estate team who has been serving Calgary since 1977 and we love what we do and where we live! Please do not hesitate to contact Doug, Susan or Kristen with any of your real estate needs.

The list is out! Calgary’s BEST Neighbourhoods!

Avenue Magazine has gone to a lot of work to rate the top communities in Calgary to Live. The are 208 areas to live in our beautiful city of Calgary and they have rated 185 of them. We are over joyed to see that the community of Sunnyside where our home office is located is ranked #3 woot woot!

Click HERE to check for details.

Home Maintenance Checklist for the Fall

With winter approaching, it’s time to take care of essential maintenance tasks around the house. Properly preparing your home for winter will ensure that your house stays protected, efficient, and warm all winter long. We hope you find this little list helpful!

Trim shrubs and trees

Add mulch to young trees or plants

Clear away final debris

Inspect the roof and attic

Clear and clean gutters

Seal gaps and leaks

Protect equipment and turn off the water

Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Furnace inspection, cleaning, and filter replacement

Check your winter supplies-windshield scraper, shovel etc.


We are a family real estate team who has been serving Calgary since 1977 and we love what we do and where we live! Please do not hesitate to contact Doug, Susan or Kristen with any of your real estate needs. www.penleymcnaughton.com

Mountain views and backs onto Green Space in Auburn Bay

237 Auburn Crest Way SE Calgary $470,000: This elegant family home not only BACKS ONTO GREEN SPACE (huge field right behind your home) it also includes VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS!Special features are numerous:A well thought out bright & sunny open concept floor plan, wide plank flooring, kitchen w/ an abundance of counter space (granite throughout), gas stove, custom shelving, Hunter Douglas blinds, custom (removable) gates on a all stairs, 3 bdrms up (ensuite w/ his & hers sinks) AND a bonus rm perfect for your home office or play rm. Professionally finished basement includes the ultimate media room -perfect area to relax or entertain (enjoy the feature home theatre display wall), convenient wet bar, plenty of storage, lower level 2pc bathroom could easily be extended to add a shower if so desired. A private spacious yard w/ firepit & refinished deck. Attached garage includes a handy workshop space.Enjoy the amenities that Auburn Bay has to offer: LAKE PRIVILEGES, recreation, shopping & hospital moments away. Do not miss this outstanding opportunity.


We are a family real estate team who has been serving Calgary since 1977 and we love what we do and where we live! Please do not hesitate to contact Doug, Susan or Kristen with any of your real estate needs. www.penleymcnaughton.com

Carefree living in this 55+ SW Calgary complex

71 Lincoln Manor SW Calgary $420,000: Maintenance free living in this spacious bungalow (desirable end unit) located in the 50+ complex of “Horizon Village”. One of the LARGEST BUNGALOW’S IN THE COMPLEX & TOTALLY RENOVATED! Vaulted ceilings, several windows & skylight allow plenty of natural sunlight w/ over 2200sqft of developed living space (fully finished basement). A well thought out floor plan w/ a family rm AND Rec rm on lower level, 2 bdrms + Den, 2 ensuite bathrooms & 1 4pc (all bathrooms are renovated) w/ the added convenience of main floor laundry. Beautiful angled Walnut hardwood flooring & a stunning kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances & Corian counters. Relax on your spacious deck w/ gas BBQ & plenty of room for your flower pots. DOUBLE garage, guest parking, reasonable condo fees (lawn maintenance & snow removal included) & activities in the Rec Center. An active complex-you will enjoy a wonderful sense of community. Fantastic location close to several amenities-a short walk to Mount Royal University, shopping & restaurants.


We are a family real estate team who has been serving Calgary since 1977 and we love what we do and where we live! Please do not hesitate to contact Doug, Susan or Kristen with any of your real estate needs. www.penleymcnaughton.com

Townhome with Stunning views for sale in NW Calgary

403, 39 Hidden Creek Place NW Calgary $259,000: This is your opportunity to live in the vibrant community of Hidden Valley! Experience the ultimate location in Hanson Creek Manors in this mint condition townhome – just move in! Basque in the sun on your SOUTH WEST facing deck overlooking the pond and natural reserve. Relax and enjoy the view while BBQing summer or winter! This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom property is painted in a neutral color scheme, includes heated flooring, master bedroom with large walk in closet and is a desirable corner unit! This spacious open floor plan was well thought out – the perfect home for entertaining! The cozy living room features a stone faced gas fireplace. Appreciate your insuite laundry, plenty of storage and attached over sized single car garage (guest parking for 2 located directly outside your unit as well). Easy access to airport, downtown core, Stoney Trail, shopping and all of the amenities this and surrounding communities have to offer. Do not miss this outstanding opportunity!

Support local business and have a fun time doing it!

Support local business and have a fun time doing it!!!! Take a virtual dance class with DJD!

Best known as one of the world’s leading professional jazz dance companies, DJD also runs Calgary’s largest recreational dance school for both adults and children.

Click HERE for full details.