South Inner City Calgary Homes
717 Royal Avenue SW
Upper Mount Royal
Calgary
T2P 2V6
$7,500,000
Residential
beds: 5
baths: 6.0
5,743 sq. ft.
built: 1910
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- A2022021
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Year Built:
- 1910
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Presenting a rare opportunity and truly great estate - The Sayre Estate of Mount Royal stretches from Royal Avenue south to Durham Avenue spanning an entire acre of land in the heart of the city and the city's most prestigious neighbourhood. Fully gated and very private, with 3 perimeter access points and spectacular city views afforded at the front of the property. Anchoring the SE corner at Royal Avenue and 7 Street, as well as the NE corner of Durham Avenue and 7 Street, this estate offers a beautiful mansion constructed in 1910 placing it as one of the oldest and most venerable properties in Mount Royal, indeed in all of Calgary. The house is steeped in local history, including a period serving as a convent. This home offers over 7,606 square feet of developed space with expansive rooms for family living and entertaining. The Coach House presents another 676 sqft of living space. Outstanding craftsmanship, a stunning grand staircase, coffered ceilings, oak hardwood floors and exceptionally high quality finishings are featured through-out the home. This home has been carefully maintained and updated and includes significant upgrades of mechanical systems, windows and doors, insulation, flooring, kitchen and bathrooms, electrical, the rear deck, and features a 50 year warranty Enviro-Shake roof. With 5 bedrooms (and flexibility for a 6th bedroom) and 6 bathrooms, The Sayre Estate easliy accomodates larger families and/or ample room for guests with the separate Coach House offering two bedrooms, a full kitchen, full bathroom, living room and a heated double garage below. The grounds feature a regulation size tennis court, a large deck, and numerous open areas of manicured lawns and landscaping. Heated parking for 6 vehicles and large spacious driveways that can easily accommodate a dozen or more vehicles means there is ample room for large gatherings and events. A peerless location with less than 10 minutes access to the heart of downtown, shopping and restaurants 5 minutes away, The Glencoe Club, and highly rated schools all within short walking distance makes this estate truly unmatched in Calgary and surrounding area. Please view the video and note the house interiors have been painted white and hardwood flooring on the second and third levels, and the back stairwell has been added since the photos and video were taken.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Property Sub Type:
- Detached
- Condo Type:
- Not a Condo
- Transaction Type:
- For Sale
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- Suite:
- No
- Home Style:
- 3 Storey
- Total Living Area:
- 5,743 sq. ft.533.54 m2
- Main Level Finished Area:
- 2,496 sq. ft.231.89 m2
- Upper Level Finished Area:
- 3,247 sq. ft.301.66 m2
- Lower Level Finished Area:
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- Above Grade Finished Area:
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- Below Grade Finished Area:
- 1,863 sq. ft.173.08 m2
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- Lot Area:
- 1.03 acre(s)0.42 hectare(s)
- Lot Frontage:
- 150'45.72 m
- Lot Details:
- 150X300
- Acres Cleared:
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- Acres Cultivated:
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- Front Exposure:
- North
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- Unit Exposure:
- North
- Levels:
- Three Or More
- Total Rooms Above Grade:
- 14
- Year built:
- 1910 (Age: 113)
- Bedrooms:
- 5 (Above Grd: 5)
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 5
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 0
- Bathrooms:
- 6.0 (Full:5, Half:1)
- Plan:
- 4453L
- Heating:
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Basement:
- Finished, Full
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete
- New Constr.:
- No
- Construction Material:
- Brick, Concrete, Mixed, Stone, Wood Siding
- Structure Type:
- House
- Roof:
- See Remarks
- Ensuite:
- Yes
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum, Stone
- Cooling:
- Central Air
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Gas, Living Room
- Garage:
- 1
- Garage Spaces:
- 6
- Parking:
- Asphalt, Double Garage Attached, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Gated, Guest, Heated Garage, Multiple Driveways, Parking Pad, Paved, Quad or More Attached, Secured
- Parking Places:
- 16.0
- Parking Total/Covered:
- 16 / -
- Laundry Features:
- Lower Level, Upper Level
- Upper Mount Royal
- Bar Fridge, Central Air Conditioner, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garage Control(s), Garburator, Gas Range, Humidifier, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener, Window Coverings
- Custom made sectional in second floor family room, and custom made bedroom furniture in master bedroom, tennis court net, tennis ball machine, basketball hoop,
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- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 23'9"7.24 m × 20'8"6.30 m
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 20'8"6.30 m × 13'4"4.06 m
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 22'9"6.93 m × 12'10"3.91 m
- Main Floor
- Family Room
- 23'8"7.21 m × 13'10"4.22 m
- Main Floor
- Den
- 13'3.96 m × 10'3"3.12 m
- Main Floor
- Mud Room
- 12'11"3.94 m × 11'9"3.58 m
- Main Floor
- Sunroom/Solarium
- 14'3"4.34 m × 7'1"2.16 m
- Main Floor
- Other
- 14'2"4.32 m × 10'2"3.10 m
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom - Primary
- 19'1"5.82 m × 13'5"4.09 m
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 14'5"4.39 m × 13'4"4.06 m
- 2nd Floor
- Office
- 13'11"4.24 m × 9'10"3.00 m
- 2nd Floor
- Bonus Room
- 16'5"5.00 m × 9'10"3.00 m
- 2nd Floor
- Laundry
- 9'10"3.00 m × 6'4"1.93 m
- 3rd Floor
- Bedroom
- 24'6"7.47 m × 12'8"3.86 m
- 3rd Floor
- Bedroom
- 30'4"9.25 m × 21'8"6.60 m
- 3rd Floor
- Bedroom
- 13'3"4.04 m × 12'6"3.81 m
- 3rd Floor
- Furnace/Utility Room
- 8'5"2.57 m × 5'2"1.57 m
- Basement
- Game Room
- 44'11"13.69 m × 30'2"9.19 m
- Basement
- Play Room
- 12'2"3.71 m × 8'8"2.64 m
- Basement
- Laundry
- 9'7"2.92 m × 5'5"1.65 m
- Basement
- Storage
- 17'11"5.46 m × 7'8"2.34 m
- Basement
- Storage
- 6'11"2.11 m × 5'8"1.73 m
- Basement
- Furnace/Utility Room
- 12'8"3.86 m × 12'5"3.78 m
- Basement
- Workshop
- 15'10"4.83 m × 13'9"4.19 m
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- 2
- 2nd Floor
- No
- 4
- 2nd Floor
- Yes
- 6
- 3rd Floor
- No
- 4
- 3rd Floor
- No
- 4
- Basement
- No
- 3
- Title to Land:
- Fee Simple
- Community Features:
- Park, Schools Nearby, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Interior Features:
- Bar, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Closet Organizers, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, French Door, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, No Smoking Home, Pantry, Sump Pump(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Storage, Track Lighting, Tray Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Exterior Features:
- Garden, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court
- Patio And Porch Features:
- Balcony(s), Deck, Front Porch, Terrace
- Lot Features:
- Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot, Fruit Trees/Shrub(s), Front Yard, Lawn, Garden, No Neighbours Behind, Landscaped, Many Trees, Street Lighting, Underground Sprinklers, Yard Lights, Open Lot, Secluded, See Remarks, Views
- Num. of Parcels:
- 0
- Outbuildings:
- 2 Storey
- Fencing:
- Fenced
- Region:
- Calgary
- Zone:
- CAL Zone CC
- Zoning:
- DC (pre 1P2007)
- Listed Date:
- Feb 18, 2023
- Days on Mkt:
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North and East elevations, tandem quad heated garage
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Fantastic main and second floor balconies affording beautiful downtown views
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Grand front entry with beautiful oak carved and arched double doors
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Beautiful front entry with grand staircase original to the home, coffered ceilings
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Stunning limestone surround gas fireplace anchors the living room, expansive window treatment
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Expansive dining room able to accommodate dining for 12-14, opens onto back deck
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Dining room opens to large living room, beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout
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Large kitchen eating area opening onto the back deck
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Beautiful kitchen with extensive cupboards and pantry space, Sub zero fridge
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Ultraline gas cooktop range with dual ovens, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors
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Built-in computer desk in kitchen eating area
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Main floor family room with bookcase wall feature, large bay window alcoves, coffered ceiling
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Lovely piano or reading room
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Mudroom/back entry opening onto back deck
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Grand hallway on second floor
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Master bedroom with custom built bedframe and night stands, expansive window treatment
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Master ensuite
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Master ensuite make-up counter
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Second floor guest bedroom
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Second floor office
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Second floor family room with custom built sectional, double patio doors opening onto second floor balcony
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Second floor guest bath
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Second floor balcony
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Third floor bedroom
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Third floor bedroom
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Third floor bedroom
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Third floor bath
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Basement
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Basement exercise area
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Coach House with double heated garage
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Coach House living room and eating area
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Coach House living room with built-ins
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Coach House kitchen
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Coach House bedroom 1
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Coach House bedroom 2
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South elevations
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Expansive rear deck overlooking tennis courts
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South and east lawns with tennis court and Coach house beyond
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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK
Data was last updated November 28, 2023 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 13
- Avg list price:
- $2,500,000
- Min list price:
- $829,600
- Max list price:
- $7,500,000
- Avg days on market:
- 71
- Min days on market:
- 5
- Max days on market:
- 283
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $915.65
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Upper Mount Royal. Average values are
derived using median calculations.
- Robb Leece, REALTOR®
- Graham Realty Inc.
- 403-478-4335
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- Stan Leece, Associate Broker
- Graham Realty Inc.
- 403-835-7826
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Robb Leece
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Graham Realty Inc.
4321 84 STREET N.E.
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