Property Information
This magnificent, newly-crafted bungalow presents a fabulous showpiece offering more than 7,566 sq. ft. of living space on two levels with amazing attention to details, custom built-ins and burled walnut throughout. Located on a beautifully landscaped 3.11-acre site with a gated entry, rock terrace and pond with waterfall feature, this is truly one of the most dynamic properties in Bearspaw. Inside you’ll be “wowed” by the barrel-vault ceiling in the front entry, walnut flooring, dramatic vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the great room and elegant dining room. The gourmet kitchen serves up curved granite countertops, high-end Wolf appliances and butler’s pantry, while the main-floor master offers stunning views of the backyard and lavish ensuite with frameless glass shower with body sprays and Jacuzzi tub. The walkout lower level is superb for entertaining with wet bar, old-world wine cellar, home theater, three bedrooms and indoor spa complete with hot tub and fitness area. This is a must see you won’t want to miss.
HOME AUTOMATION
Specifications:
• 16 Rooms wired with Speakers and Keypads
• 11 HD Video Displays
• Dedicated Media Room with 7.1 Audio and 119” projection screen
• 106” hidden drop projection screen in Master Bedroom
• Centrally located AV System (for ease of expandability)
• 5 Exterior, 1 Interior Security Cameras
Features:
• Logic-based Audio/Video and Automation system – The home can be controlled with Apple Products (iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone), or with a PC from anywhere in the world. The logic-based system can notify via e-mail, text, or phone when events happen within the home. If the security system is deactivated or tripped then call the home owner with a specified message.
• 8 Audio or Video sources (Cable receivers, AM/FM, iPod, Media Server) can be connected and listened to in any room with speakers throughout the home. Listen to AM/FM in the Kitchen and watch Cable TV in the Master Bedroom at the same time.
• View all security cameras on any TV within the home.
• The Whole Home Paging/Intercom system allows the user to communicate to the gate, page throughout the home to any room with speakers easily from any home telephone. It also mutes speakers when someone rings the front doorbell. The gate bell chimes through all the speakers in the home and you can pick up any phone to communicate and open the gate
• Lighting Control to create scenes within the home at the touch of a button.
New Technologies:
• Apple products are continually advancing and becoming a big part of the Home Control industry. This home is fully capable of being controlled with the iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone. This allows the home owner to check security cameras from work, open the gate from anywhere in the world to let in friends, family, maintenance workers, etc.
• Home Automation is now a huge part of custom homes. Reducing wall clutter by eliminating security keypads and thermostats and installing a touchscreen automation controller that will allow the home owner to have full control of all there sub-systems within the home from one sleek touchscreen. Security, HVAC, Irrigation, Pool/Spa, Lighting, and Security Cameras can all be accessed and controlled and tied into time based events, and logic-based scenarios.
Logic-based Scenario Examples:
• The home owner comes home and de-activates the security system, the lights turn on a path from the garage to the kitchen and music comes on to their favourite music station. If it’s at a certain time when their favourite show is on TV then the system will know to turn the TV on and turn it to the proper TV channel.
• When the home owner is leaving and arms the security system the system will know to turn all audio, video and lighting off. If it is after sunset or before sunrise it will turn on the outdoor lights while the home owner leaves and turn off all lights except for one exterior light after the gate closes.
• The automation system can act as a safety net if you have small children. The system can send a chime through the speakers if the security motion detector in the spa notices motion to let you know that your child has entered the hot tub room. It can play recorded messages - if the above scenario happens, a message with the your voice can play in that room saying “you’re not supposed to be in there”. In another security scenario, if the security system is breached the system can flash all the lights within the home.
The system is able to use any IF....THEN scenarios that you can possible think of that will make the home work for you.
Award Winning Home
Interior Design and Furnishings by McArthur
