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NEXT Open House details
Jun 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM MDT

5 Benchlands Place
East End (Cochrane) Cochrane T4C 1C3

$650,000
Residential beds: 3 baths: 2.0 1,136 sq. ft. built: 1978

Beautifully Renovated 3 Bedroom + Den Bungalow offers over 2100 SF of Living Space backing onto Dewey Blaney Park
Photo 1: 5 Benchlands Place: Cochrane Detached for sale : MLS®# A2233597
Photo 2: 5 Benchlands Place: Cochrane Detached for sale : MLS®# A2233597
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Open House - Jun 28, 2025
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM MDT
NOTES: Open House on Saturday, June 28, 2025 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2233597
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1978
OPEN HOUSE Saturday June 28th (1-4PM).....Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom bungalow with den located in the highly sought-after East End community. Backing onto greenspace and a children's playground, this home offers both comfort and outdoor enjoyment. The upper level features an open-concept kitchen and sitting area, a versatile den, a primary bedroom, 4-piece bathroom and a second family room with mountain views. The finished lower level includes a spacious family room with fireplace, third bedroom, 3-piece bathroom, laundry area, and utility/storage room. Outside, enjoy a large, finished double garage and a private yard backing onto parkland. Contact us today to schedule a viewing!
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Suite:
No
Home Style:
Bungalow
Total Living Area:
1,135.86 sq. ft.
Main Level Finished Area:
1,135.86 sq. ft.
Below Grade Finished Area:
1,090.69 sq. ft.
Lot Area:
5,543 sq. ft.
Lot Frontage:
49'10½"
Front Exposure:
East
Unit Exposure:
East
Levels:
One
Total Rooms Above Grade:
7
Year built:
1978 (Age: 47)
Bedrooms:
3 (Above Grd: 2)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
2
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:2, Half:0)
Plan:
7711447
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Basement:
Finished, Full
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Aluminum Siding
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Ensuite:
No
Flooring:
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Cooling:
None
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Basement, Family Room, Gas, Mantle
Garage:
1
Garage Spaces:
2
Parking:
Double Garage Detached
Parking Places:
5
Parking Total/Covered:
5 / -
Laundry Features:
Lower Level
East End (Cochrane)
Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Garage Control(s), Microwave Hood Fan, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Window Coverings
N/A
None Known
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Bedroom
10'5" × 10'4"
Main Floor
Dining Room
13' × 6'5"
Main Floor
Family Room
16'9" × 10'7"
Main Floor
Foyer
6' × 5'1"
Main Floor
Kitchen
10'4" × 10'
Main Floor
Living Room
16'11" × 13'
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
10'6" × 10'5"
Lower Level
Bedroom
12'1" × 10'5"
Lower Level
Hobby Room
14'4" × 10'6"
Lower Level
Family Room
19'8" × 14'11"
Lower Level
Furnace/Utility Room
11' × 7'2"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
5' x 10'7"
Lower Level
No
3
11'1" x 10'8"
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Park, Playground, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking/Bike Paths
Interior Features:
Breakfast Bar, No Animal Home, No Smoking Home, Open Floorplan, Vinyl Windows
Exterior Features:
Playground, Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck
Lot Features:
Backs on to Park/Green Space, Cul-De-Sac, Low Maintenance Landscape, Rectangular Lot
Num. of Parcels:
0
Fencing:
Fenced
Region:
Rocky View County
Zoning:
R-LD
Listed Date:
Jun 27, 2025
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    Beautifully Renovated 3 Bedroom + Den Bungalow offers over 2100 SF of Living Space backing onto Dewey Blaney Park
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    View of park from back yard
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    Welcoming Front Foyer
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    View from the foyer peering into the Front Sitting Room
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    New Windows and Paint throughout
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    Family Room overlooking Park with Mountain Views
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    Den / Bedroom
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    Primary Bedroom
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    4PC Bath
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    Lower Level Family Room
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    Bedroom 3 (Lower Level)
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    Hobby Room shared with lower level Bedroom
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    3PC Bath Lower Level
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    Laundry Room shared with 3pc Bath
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    Dbl Detached Garage (19.3 x 23.1)
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    Side entrance into yard and home
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    Extended Drive for ample parking

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Listed by RE/MAX West Real Estate
Data was last updated June 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
310
Avg list price:
$634,490
Min list price:
$214,000
Max list price:
$1,495,000
Avg days on market:
29
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
339
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$357.15
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Cochrane. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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