405 3 Perron Street, St. Albert

Morning light comes through a curved bay of windows, and the view runs out over the rooftops of downtown St. Albert. At 1,235sqft on a single level, this two-bedroom carries the ease of a bungalow with none of the upkeep. The kitchen anchors the space with soft grey cabinetry, quartz counters, subway tile with a mosaic band, stainless appliances, and a peninsula wide enough for three to sit and talk while dinner comes together. It opens to the dining bay and on to the living room, where a fireplace framed in oak warms the room through winter. The primary bedroom takes the quiet end, with a walk-in closet and a four-piece ensuite that keeps a soaker tub and a separate shower. The second bedroom is generous enough to be a guest room, a studio, or both. In-suite laundry, a four-piece main bath, and a covered balcony set into the treetops, with room for the barbecue, two chairs, and a morning coffee. Two titled underground stalls below. Shops, the Farmers' Market, and the river trails begin at the door.