* OPEN HOUSE 1:00-3:00 SAT AND SUN THIS WEEKEND (Jan 20th and 21st)* PRICE REDUCED! How would you like to live within easy walking distance to the CRYSTAL SHORES LAKE, and the OKOTOKS REC CENTRE, and around the corner from Dr. MORRIS GIBSON School? Backing WEST onto a WIDE GREENSPACE, this fantastic two-storey has a MOUNTAIN VIEW from the upper level- looking over top the rooflines of other homes. Crystalridge gives a young family many options for ACTIVE LIVING. Welcome to 8 Crystalridge Close! From the moment you drive up you will love the curb appeal, with OVERSIZED GARAGE and plenty of exterior 'Cobblefield' stonework. Step inside and discover an absolutely AMAZING KITCHEN! Where else can you find this kind of kitchen in this price range? Pot lighting. Corner pantry. MASSIVE central ISLAND with exquisite lighting above, decorative shelving, undermounted sink, and a high-end faucet with extendable spray. Cabinetry is finished with 'furniture kicks' (usually seen in very high end homes), upper crown detailing, and a beautiful slab of ebony GRANITE. The island has front and back cabinets for additional storage- quite rare! STAINLESS STEEL appliances. Check out the stainless BUILT-IN WALL OVEN,, and MICROWAVE! The separate cooktop exudes elegance with a stylish TILE MOSAIC above! Stainless steel vent-hood with curved glass canopy. Glass panel feature doors, unique 45 degree wine rack, and backsplash from the countertop to the ceiling! The kitchen is very much the heart of the home! Great OPEN FLOOR PLAN. The kitchen is open to the living room, and a large eating area. The dining area opens to the back deck for summer BBQ's. Living room has a COZY TILED FIREPLACE with MANTEL AND COLUMNS stained to match the kitchen cabinetry! Huge windows- lots of natural light! Main level laundry with tile surround. EXTENSIVE HARDWOOD and TILE flooring. Staircase with MAPLE RAILING AND IRON SPINDLES! Upstairs you will find THREE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS and a BONUS ROOM (great play space - keeping the main level tidy)! The primary bedroom features a beautiful ENSUITE bathroom WITH A JETTED CORNER TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER, and glass block for both natural light and privacy. Downstairs you will find a rec room and office area with built-in desk and plenty of cabinetry. Basement has laminate flooring. Wired for a theatre system. The backyard is low maintenance and includes a circular firepit area with pavers. Lake privileges include swimming, boating and fishing in the summer, plus skating, pick-up hockey and ice-fishing in the winter (your kids will thank you)! There is also beach volleyball, a playground and several covered BBQ areas, plus the Beach House itself which can be rented for special events. Have you been to the Crystalridge Golf Course (also a walkable distance)? Ask them about Junior Memberships. More could be said about the many walking paths in Okotoks, public tennis courts, the skateboard park, Dawg Stadium and the hockey rinks.