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The little house that could
Space, style and flexibility
When Hilton Homes' Spencer Curtis talks about 214 Tychonick Bay -- a.k.a. the Ashwood VII -- he refers to the 1, 792-sq.-ft. cab-over design in affectionate terms. "I call it our little house, even though it's not that small at just . . .
Posted: 2012-02-18
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Design creates big results
Bungalow seems larger than 1,600 square feet
When Parkhill Homes' design team convened to work on a bungalow for 17 Blacksmith Rd. in Oak Bluff West, they had a clear objective in mind. "We had about 1, 600 square feet to work with, so our goal was to . . .
Posted: 2012-11-17
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Subtle elegance
South Pointe home chalk full of features
The simplest features often draw the most raves in new home designs. Rob Swan of Huntington Homes says that's the case with his newest show home, a 2, 174-square-foot bungalow with walk-out basement at 20 Cypress Ridge in South Pointe. "One of . . .
Posted: 2012-03-24
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A rare opportunity
Year-old custom-built home in brand-new condition
In the realm of resale homes, it's an opportunity that rarely presents itself: the chance to buy a used home that's in like-new, show home condition. All because the outgoing family at the home in question, 102 McBeth Grove, found the . . .
Posted: 2010-07-03
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Flair and function meet in Sage Creek
Stunning home ready to entertain and enjoy
If there’s one thing a family requires of a new home, it’s space. That’s due to a combination of different dynamics, all of which are coming to bear at once: an active, ever-changing lifestyle; the need for a home to be . . .
Posted: 2022-04-30
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Centre of attention
Wellington Crescent condo convenient, affordable
Real estate agent Andrea Wiebe says there's a perception -- which is incorrect in many cases -- that condominiums on Wellington Crescent aren't affordable. "People think they're incredibly expensive, " she says. "While that's true in some cases, there are units . . .
Posted: 2011-02-26
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Custom without the cost
Bungalow-style townhomes deliver space, style and value
About 18 months ago Irwin Homes took a look at the Winnipeg housing market and identified a void. It turns out there were few, if any, attached bungalow-style townhomes being offered by builders. After finding an ideal spot in a couple of . . .
Posted: 2021-04-24
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Design gamble
Home offers a unique segmented lower level
When builders go outside convention with an aspect of a home's design, it's a calculated risk. In the case of the Hutchinson, a 2, 017-square-foot bungalow found at 167 Lake Bend Rd. in Bridgwater Lakes, the design gamble -- a segmented . . .
Posted: 2014-04-19
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'Bang for the buck'
Great design features at an affordable price
It's not often that the terms luxury and affordablility can be mentioned in the same breath. Evidence that the two opposites can co-exist, it turns out, is on display at 86 Vintage Hills Court in northeast Winnipeg's Algonquin Estates, where Randall . . .
Posted: 2008-11-09
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Modern LIVING
Sage Creek townhome offers loads of features and terrific location
Sometimes, a home's look can be deceiving. In some cases, it might look plain from the outside, yet be dynamite inside. In other instances, it might possess great curb appeal, but be rather unappealing once you step inside. Then -- . . .
Posted: 2016-01-09