118 years young

Crescentwood gem breaks the mould on what 1890s-era houses look like

Think of a two-and-a-half storey home built in 1897, and several images form in your mind.Foremost among them would be the image of a traditional-looking home, perhaps with a pillared/covered front entrance, a front porch and triangular, peaked roof. And . . .

Posted: 2015-06-20

Go big and go home

Spacious and stylish two-storey luxurious and livable

When designing a home it’s always easy to go big. But putting all that space to good use in a king-sized layout can be a challenge. Foxridge Homes’ design team went big and nailed it with this spectacular show home at 725 . . .

Posted: 2021-05-01

Tri-pane windows OK for growing indoors

QUESTION: Is it possible to grow herbs in front of windows that are triple pane, low-E and UV safe? We recently installed new windows in our older home and they are all triple-glazed with low-E coating. It is my understanding that . . .

Posted: 2010-05-29

High-end finishes make a world of difference

The right materials promise both a luxury-house feel and functionality

Go through any condominium community and one thing quickly becomes apparent.That one thing? Though all units might be similar in sizes and appearances, they’re all different in how they’ve been finished by their owners. Some might feature basic finishes, others . . .

Posted: 2016-10-15

Hidden gem

Stately home on the river has great rooms, views

ON rare occasions, you come across a home situated in a spot so serene that, when combined with a seamless, well-conceived design, literally takes your breath away. One such home is 218 Oak Forest Cres., a stately two-storey design by Irwin . . .

Posted: 2010-11-20

Great... just great

Fully integrated living area a big hit with homebuyers

When it comes to home design, changing trends are a fact of life. That's why Huntington Homes' Rob Swan marvels at the layout of the main living area in his newest show home, a 2, 320 sq. ft. walk-out bungalow at . . .

Posted: 2009-10-11

Otherworldly masterpiece in The Oaks

Stunning property owned by former NHL player

Back in 2011, Travis Zajac — a Winnipeg native who played 15 distinguished seasons in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders — built a home in The Oaks. It wasn’t just any home; it was . . .

Posted: 2022-10-08

Great fit

Mission Gardens bungalow move-in ready

Those looking to purchase a move-up or move-down home usually have one item at the top of their wish list. That item? The home they're moving into must be in move-in condition; even better if it's been updated in such . . .

Posted: 2015-11-21

Maximum Impact

Unique features carry a knockout punch

SIGNATURE HOMES always seems to march to a different tune. If there’s one thing we’ve come to expect in the company’s show homes, it’s an element of surprise, and the knockout four-bedroom model at 349 Willow Creek Road does not . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

Living large & luxurious in Charleswood

Centrally located bungalow boasts 2,732 sq. ft.

When you think about Winnipeg's most luxurious neighbourhoods, areas like Tuxedo come quickly to mind. However, as central and stately as Tuxedo is, there's another area--this one a little further west--that offers as much, if not more, said Judy Lindsay Team . . .

Posted: 2014-06-21