5820 45 Avenue Red Deer AB T4N 3M2 MLS #A1206605

Welcome to 5820 45 Avenue in Red Deer, Alberta. This home is absolutely breathtaking and was built in 1907 by Hugh Clarke, a local Red Deer Builder. The Simpson Family were the first to reside in this house and in 1929, Ralph Whitney and his Family moved in. He became the first principal of the newly opened Composite High School. Throughout the years the historical integrity of the home has been maintained through careful modern upgrades while maintaining the original charm, throughout. Recent upgrades to the home over recent years include New Exterior Front Doors, New Brick work on the front exterior, new windows and flooring in the front room. The kitchen has been extensively updated with new stainless-steel appliances, a butcher block island, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and kitchen cabinets. The pantry is an absolute dream for any Chef. The dining room has new flooring and a wet bar. The family room is just off the dining room and features a gas fireplace. The main floor 3-piece bathroom was newly renovated with a hybrid bidet toilet. There are three bedrooms on the second floor with a Three-piece bathroom that includes the original tub from 1906. Enjoy the Primary Bedroom Suite that occupies the whole third floor. The basement has also recently been renovated with a new 3-piece bathroom, ship lap wall coverings, new windows, and a Wine Cellar with Tasting Room that features the original Sandstone Foundation created for wine enthusiasts. The High Efficiency Furnace was installed in 2017 and the hot water tank was replaced in 2015. This beautiful home sits on an impressive 19,539 square feet of land. The backyard is your very own private Oasis with a 60-foot composite deck with glass railings. There is a Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa and a Twilight Series Hot Tub both manufactured by Master Spas included. Enjoy cool summer evenings outside making pizza in your very own Professional Wood Burning Pizza Oven for an outdoor kitchen. The Double Detached Garage is insulated and is situated at the front of the property and there is enough room to build a shop in the back yard and still have room for entertainment and for your children’s toys. In 2021, an award-winning documentary, “Love, Oran” was released about this house where some letters were found in the basement during renovations that led to family members being reunited.