An ICF foundation. Hardie board cement-fibre siding. Exposed aggregate walkways. Hardwood across all three levels. Built in 2010, this custom Highlands home puts substantial materials behind the photographs. Granite counters, full-height cabinetry and an oversized heated double garage continue the attention to detail. Air conditioning, a water softener and central vacuum.

Nine-foot ceilings rise into a dramatic 17-foot vault. Oversized windows bring light through the main floor, while seven full-sized basement windows brighten the lower level. 3,239 sq. ft. of finished living space, four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a vaulted bonus room and a main-floor bedroom that doubles as an office give you options. The walk-through pantry, upper laundry and whole-home audio make everyday living just as considered.

Half a block to the walking trails. Evening sun in your west-facing yard. A composite deck, aggregate patio and private gazebo for the nights you stay home. Beyond the house, Highlands brings historic architecture, mature trees and independent places worth making plans around. Fox Burger, Bodega and Kind Ice Cream line 112 Avenue. Walk, run, meet friends for dinner, then come home to a neighbourhood with a life of its own.