A look inside: $4 million French Country masterpiece in Calgary (PHOTOS)

A home in Calgary’s Bel-Aire neighbourhood blends functionality with stunning architecture to create a French Country masterpiece.

Up for sale by Michelle Fournier and Kristine Semrau at Engel & Völkers Calgary, the charming 1212 Belavista Crescent SW home could be yours for $3,998,800.

The four-bedroom, five-bathroom house offers over 9,000 square feet of developed living space, three bespoke wood/gas fireplaces, and a heated four-car garage.

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The home was custom-built in 2005, and it’s located on one of the most beautiful streets in the neighbourhood.

“This classic French Country masterpiece was created with a spectacular natural stone exterior detailed with copper and limestone,” says the E&V listing.

Made for entertaining, the main level features a formal living room, dining room, and a chef’s dream kitchen. An intimate lounge and a richly appointed office off the front entrance complete the house’s functionality.

The main level also boasts three bedrooms, each with its own private ensuite.

The lower level houses a fourth bedroom, family room, games room, theatre room, potential gym and wine rooms, and tons of storage.

Arguably the best thing about this home may be its location. It’s just minutes from downtown Calgary by car, and steps away from the many shops and services in the neighbourhood of Britannia.

The house sits on nearly 20,000 square feet of inner-city property, has an impressive private garden and courtyard, and overlooks the Calgary Golf and Country Club.

“This home is perfect for a large family or conversely, an empty nester lifestyle, as it is as functional as it is aesthetically beautiful,” reads the E&V listing.

“No expense was spared in this meticulously designed home. [It’s] the epitome of well thought-out space, casual elegance.”