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Inside an $11M mansion for sale in Calgary that comes with a pool, gated driveway

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930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Calgary. (Realtor.ca)

An $11M home has just hit the market in southwest Calgary, and it comes with a lap pool, glass cabana and tons of history.

The mansion, known as the Burns residence, sits at 930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Upper Mount Royal.

930 Prospect Avenue S.W. - 8 930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Calgary. (Realtor.ca)

The 5,298-square-foot home was built in 1912 and originally owned by Alfred Price, a superintendent with the Canadian Pacific Railway.

The home was later the residence of George Robinson, an alderman from 1907 to 1908, as well as John Burns – nephew of Senator Patrick Burns.

Aside from serving as the home for several notable and influential Calgarians, the residence sits on a sprawling half-acre lot surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping.

To enter the home, you access it through your own private, gated driveway.

930 Prospect Avenue S.W. - 6 930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Calgary. (Realtor.ca)

The home is listed by Vivienne Huisman from Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

Huisman says the property has undergone a full restoration and transformation into a modern take on luxury design.

"This is a special property bringing together history, design and art. The way they’ve integrated modern-day features with original charm Is incredible. There's nothing like it in Calgary."

930 Prospect Avenue S.W. - 5 930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Calgary. (Realtor.ca)

Part of the modernization includes a smart home system and state-of-the-art kitchen with custom cabinets and marble countertops.

930 Prospect Avenue S.W. - 2 930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Calgary. (Realtor.ca)

The three-storey home has five bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three half-baths.

There are, according to the listing, two offices, an upper-level gym and a billiards room.

930 Prospect Avenue S.W. - 7 930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Calgary. (Realtor.ca)

Huisman says the property is ideal for a couple or family who want to own a piece of Calgary's history, adding it is a great spot for social gatherings with friends and community members.

"Many fundraising events have been hosted at 930 Prospect Ave., and it's a great opportunity to continue this tradition."

One of the mansion's biggest draws may be the pool.

930 Prospect Avenue S.W. - 4 930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Calgary. (Realtor.ca)

It's situated near a glass cabana that can serve as a bar area or greenhouse.

930 Prospect Avenue S.W. - 3 930 Prospect Avenue S.W. in Calgary. (Realtor.ca)

The home also has a double attached garage, with more on-street parking available.

Annual property taxes are an estimated $22,895