Welcome to the perfect family home in the heart of Briar Hill! With over 4500 sqft of well-appointed living space, this 5-bedroom house was designed to be super practical without sacrificing the inherent beauty or functionality of the home. The main floor is open and flows well, with a gracious front living room to welcome guests, a bright window lined dining room adjacent to the kitchen, a double-sided fireplace, a private main floor office with a second fireplace, and a lovely powder room. The kitchen includes a huge island, ample counterspace, tons of cabinets, and top of the line appliances PLUS a walk-in pantry with coffee bar, room to work, and extra storage. No family home is complete without a mudroom, and this one is HUGE and offers built in storage and a work sink right at the back door! The light filled upper level includes a large primary suite with a private balcony, sitting area and ensuite, plus two additional bedrooms each with a walk-in closet, a full bathroom, and generous laundry room with lots of storage. The lower-level is home to a super cozy family room, 2 bedrooms (one being used as a large exercise room/gym), full bath and storage rooms. Super practical touches throughout include heated floors in the upper-level bathrooms and the front entry way, AC on the upper level, heated polished concrete floors in the lower level, and an oversized, heated detached garage with room for 2 cars (including a full size pick-up truck), a separate work shop space to create and tune those skis’, and two separate storage rooms accessed from the fully fenced and landscaped back yard. On a quiet street within walking distance to schools, the CTRAIN and North Hill Centre, and natural spaces. Part of what makes Briar Hill so special is the proximity to downtown AND the river AND Kensington AND the university AND SAIT AND two hospitals AND shopping AND schools AND public transport AND the highway…all at the same time! So many reasons to fall in love…book your viewing today to see for yourself!