Flex room delivers in Cedarglen's Donnelly

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Working from home can be difficult when there isn’t a dedicated place to work. Shared spaces such as the kitchen or dining area can quickly become busy with other household activities.

The Donnelly II by Cedarglen Homes addresses this with a main floor flex room that can serve as a home office. This is a 2,006-square-foot, front-drive, single-family model displayed as a show home in Rose Ranch.

This new southeast Calgary community by WestCreek Developments is planned for more than 14 kilometres of walking trails, eight playgrounds and two pickleball courts. It’s also less than 10 minutes by car from Brookfield Residential YMCA.

In the Donnelly, the eight-foot 11-inch by eight-foot two-inch flex room sits near the front door, making it easy to greet clients or collect packages without crossing the home. Its location also keeps work activities separate from the kitchen and other main living spaces.

In the show home, the work space is closed off by an elegant barn door.

For households that don’t require a home office, there’s a model option that replaces it with a main floor bedroom. This is an appealing path for multi-generational living arrangements with seniors who need to avoid regular use of stairs.

Privacy is another consideration in this home. From the foyer, there is no direct sightline into main living spaces, such as the kitchen and great room.

The central L-shaped kitchen opens to a rear-facing dining area and great room as part of an open-concept design. Abundant natural light floods the open space through large windows and sliding glass doors that step out to a rear deck.

The kitchen is centred on a large island with a sink, providing a practical spot for meal preparation and casual morning coffee. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets help keep clutter out of sight, while the stove and fridge are positioned within easy reach for everyday cooking.
Its appliances are stainless steel, including a fridge with french doors and bistro-inspired chimney-style hood fan.

The home’s practical layout continues upstairs, where family members have room to spread out.

In the show home, there are three bedrooms on the second level and a fourth in the developed basement. Upstairs, a central bonus room separates two front-facing secondary bedrooms from the primary bedroom at the back.

The primary bedroom measures 13 feet 11 inches by 11 feet 11 inches and features an ensuite with a walk-in closet accessed directly from the bathroom. This arrangement lets homeowners move from the ensuite to the closet without passing back through the bedroom, keeping morning routines more contained and less disruptive.

The ensuite boasts a large glass-encased shower, deep soaker tub and an elegant vanity with two sinks.

Like the ensuite, a full bathroom located near the secondary bedrooms contains a vanity with two sinks. This is handy for busy weekday mornings, allowing two children in the family to brush their teeth and get ready at the same time.

Downstairs, beyond the bedroom, there’s a full bathroom and spacious recreation area. The show home also demonstrates an optional side entrance, which could benefit homeowners who plan to rent out the basement. It gives tenants direct access to the lower level without requiring them to walk through the main living areas.

HOME: The Donnelly II is a 2,006-sq.-ft., front-drive, single-family model.

BUILDER: Cedarglen Homes.

AREA: Rose Ranch is a new community in southeast Calgary.

DEVELOPER: WestCreek Developments.

HOURS: The show home is open 2 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

DIRECTIONS: The show home is located at 62 Rosemary Gardens S.E. To get there, take Stoney Trail to 52nd Street, then turn left on Rangeview Boulevard, then turn right on 88th Street and left on Rosemary Gardens.