The Dawson is a 1,942-square-foot estate home by Baywest Homes in Harmony.
Many primary suites include similar features: a larger bedroom, shower, a freestanding tub and dual sinks. The difference is not in what is included, but rather how carefully those elements are executed. We see this commitment to detail in both form and function with the Dawson by Baywest Homes. Measuring 1,942 square feet, this estate model is now featured as a show home in Harmony. An award-winning community west of Calgary, Harmony boasts attractive outdoor amenities such as a lake and Mickelson National Golf Club.
In the Dawson, several examples of this commitment to execution are seen in the main floor primary bedroom and its ensuite. A shaped wall in the ensuite modifies the standard footprint and creates defined space for a built-in desk within vanity. This desk is bookended by two sinks, organizing the wall into clear zones for grooming, storage and seated use. Across from the vanity, a full-height tile wall anchors the freestanding tub, while the adjacent shower is enclosed in ceiling-height glass, keeping sightlines open. Beyond its visual traits, the ensuite is designed with convenience in mind. It offers direct access to the walk-in closet — which in turn connects seamlessly to the laundry room — streamlining daily routines. The walk-in closet is large enough to function as a dressing room. Equipped with a front-load washer and dryer, a sink and cabinetry, the laundry area is also accessible from the exterior, just across from the mudroom.
Back in the primary bedroom, attention is drawn to the ceiling detail. It pairs dark wood planks with light-painted beams in a grid pattern that delivers warmth and structure. The sleep space pulls in plenty of natural light through an expansive rear-facing window and two on a side wall. A door from the primary bedroom offers direct access to a partially covered deck. This makes it easy to step outside for a nightcap on a warm Saturday night. The deck is also accessible through sliding glass doors in the dining area, reinforcing a sense of indoor-outdoor flow.
Light plays a central role in the 15-foot by 15-foot great room. The open-to-above gathering space boasts a rear wall full of tall windows, not only pulling in sunshine, but making the space feel larger than it is. Attention is drawn to the great room’s full-height stone fireplace flanked by windows.
The L-shaped kitchen wraps around a large island with integrated sink, seating for four and undercounter wine storage. Its cooking wall centres on a gas range with a large elegant hood and slab backsplash. An integrated fridge sits flush with the cabinetry and uses matching panel front, blending into the wall and creating cleaner sightlines. The kitchen includes a walk-through pantry that connects to the mudroom, enhancing functionality.
Ideal for people who work remotely, a home office is located across from the kitchen.
As seen in the show home, the upper loft contains a bedroom with a walk-in closet and a spacious sitting area. The developed basement includes two additional bedrooms, an exercise room and a recreation area with a walk-up bar.
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