Blast from the past

Riverview 1920s-era home oozes top-notch character

As most of us have come to know by hard experience, looks can be, well, quite deceiving. That's the case with 285 Maplewood Ave., an 86-year-old, two-storey home found in the quiet enclave of Riverview. On the outside, it looks like . . .

Posted: 2011-07-09

Modern digs

in a traditional setting

When it comes to desirable neighbourhoods, River Heights is always near the top of the list.   The one drawback is that many of its homes are a century old -- or older. That means there's a good chance you'll need to . . .

Posted: 2011-01-15

Fusion for the family

�ñº Traditional digs, modern flair -- and plenty of room for everybody

Think, for a moment, about this concept: a new home that features a fusion of modern and traditional design elements. Not an easy design to conceive in the mind's eye, eh?   Yet, after much planning, Foxridge Homes (a division of Qualico) has . . .

Posted: 2009-04-26

From subtle to special

Whyte Ridge home is one you'll want to see

We all know you can’t judge a book by its cover. Dismiss someone or something without taking the time to make an honest assessment and you can miss out on something special. That’s all too easy to do with 124 Vanderbilt Dr., . . .

Posted: 2017-12-02

Good things in small packages

Crescentview Estates condos combine great quality, location and price

With demand for new housing at an all-time high in the highly desirable Crescentwood area, A & S Homes has stepped up to the plate to meet the challenge. Come early winter 2010, Crescentview Estates -- a three-storey, 20-unit condominium complex . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

Warm and welcoming

Move-in-ready Sage Creek dwelling strikes right tone

A main reason people often choose to purchase a brand-new home over a resale home is that they have control over interior finishes. Which is to say a homeowner can choose the colour scheme, cabinetry, countertops and flooring before the . . .

Posted: 2025-03-15

A concrete choice

Affordable condo mixes in modern elements to maximize space

If you're a young professional just starting out - and looking for your first home - affordability and value is a priority. In most cases, a home possessing those two attributes is a one-bedroom, apartment-style condominium. Find the right one, and . . .

Posted: 2014-11-15

Features galore

Multi-level cab-over design loaded with form and function

It’s something that home builders do on an ongoing basis: listen to feedback from their clients. Ultimately, that’s how new, improved home designs are conceived.The Luna – a 1, 577-square-foot multi-level cab-over found at 15 Larry Vickar Drive in Devonshire . . .

Posted: 2016-09-03

TREE CARE: Questions of poplar (and other) interest

I get hundreds of requests for information about trees and shrubs every year. Here are a few I thought might have popular interest for readers of this column. QUESTION: For the last couple of years, the leaves of my large poplar . . .

Posted: 2010-08-21

Hidden gem

Updated North Kildonan bi-level tucked away in the city

One of the last places you’d expect to find an isolated, rather countrified retreat is on the west side of Lagimodiere Boulevard just south of the Perimeter Highway. Yet, there it is: a tidy-looking bi-level situated at the very end of . . .

Posted: 2021-03-06