WHO LIVES THERE?
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n abrupt turn through a gated entryway leads to a silent sanctuary just steps away from the hustle and bustle Elbow Drive S.W. There, nuzzled between century old trees, lies a picturesque family home for three. Though the property offers countless amenities including a state of the art wine cellar, a three story library and a home-gym, the homes enviable backyard served as the selling point for Calgary businessman Derek Stimson and his wife, Stacey Kendall-Stimson, last summer. The couple wasn’t looking for a fixerupper, but fortuitous timing led them to a property that allowed them to add personalized touches to their home in the heart of Calgary. “We were looking for the neighborhood and that was the only option in the area,” said Kendall-Stimson. “It just happened to be on the high end.” “But the walls were pink,” she laughed. Though duo was ecstatic with the homes interior design, a recent paint job served as what seemed like a full-fledged renovation. Bold metal tones and contemporary features have given the home a modern vibe, but Kendall-Stimson strategically added pillowy couches and soft lighting to keep the home from feeling cold. “It is very warm and comfortable,” she noted. “It’s just a very cozy place and I love that.” Living in a parents basement is coined as a debacle for millennials everywhere, but for 20-year-old Ally Kendall a bedroom in the family’s 5,041-square-foot home is just the opposite. “When I saw this house for the first time, all I could think was this is my dream home,” echoed their daughter Ally Kendall, who will finishes her event management diploma later this year. “Eventually I want to move out of Calgary, but right now I’ve got it pretty good.” —Haley Anderson
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JAN 2015
CALGARYJOURNAL.CA