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St. Adolphe bungalow balances affordability, livability

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A brand-new plan, the 1,427-sq.-ft. Mallard design, delivers style at a more affordable price, without sacrificing livability.

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An 11-foot ceiling allowed for a huge floor-to-ceiling window to be placed on the great room’s wall, letting in loads of natural light and offering a countryside view.

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Natural light floods into the main living area through south facing, rear windows.

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Spacious and beautifully finished, the kitchen is a modern-country marvel.

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There’s no shortage of style or flow in the well-designed main living area.

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The bright, airy great room/dining area makes a pleasant, relaxing space.

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The secluded primary bedroom is a tranquil, light-filled retreat.

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A five-foot walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling tile surround serves as the focal point of the luxurious ensuite.

Whenever builders introduce a new home model, they always do it with a bit of trepidation.

That’s entirely understandable, as you just never know how it will be received.

In the case of the newly minted Mallard, A & S Homes’ design team decided to base the home on a popular 1,566-sq.-ft. model.

The difference? The Mallard’s square footage was reduced to 1,427 sq. ft. to bring construction costs down and make the quaint bungalow more affordable.

While that’s admirable, the decision to reduce square footage prompts another question: is the new model as livable as the old model?

The answer is an unreserved yes, says the home’s marketing agent, Chris Dudeck of Coldwell Banker Real Estate.

“Certainly, it is a bit more compact than the previous model, but it still has key design features like three bedrooms and a main-floor laundry room. At the same time, some subtle changes were made to the home’s design that make it an improvement over the older model.”

Case in point is the main living area, which features varying ceiling heights — 11 feet in the great room and foyer and nine feet in the dining room and kitchen.

“The feeling of space and light in both the foyer and great room is incredible,” says Dudeck. “And there’s so much natural light. With all the glass in the foyer and great room and dining area, it comes in from both ends of the home, creating a bright, airy vibe that lifts your spirit.”

Truth be told, it’s the variable ceiling height that creates that uplifting design dynamic.

In the great room, the 11-foot ceiling allowed for a huge picture window with a transom window above, creating a floor-to-ceiling wall of glass. Meanwhile, a sliding patio door — with another transom window for good measure — allows light to flood in while providing seamless access to a big backyard deck.

“The back of the home faces south, so it’s super bright inside pretty much all day long,” he notes. “That’s a great feature, particularly in the winter.”

Dudeck says the kitchen has its own special appeal.

“Perhaps its key feature is a that the sink was placed under the huge window on its front wall. Without the sink, the island is all working area, plus there’s an eating nook for two to three.”

As for finishes, the colour mix is on point.

Textured, mocha laminate plank flooring provides warmth without muting the natural light, while white cabinets, off-white quartz countertops and an earthy taupe tile backsplash combine with stainless appliances to give the roomy kitchen a distinct modern country feel.

Then, there’s the great room, says Dudeck.

“The grey tile around the fireplace really sets it off, while a simple mantel and a recessed five-level shelving unit fit in perfectly. It’s a beautiful space.”

Just as the main living area is well-organized, so too is the Mallard’s bedroom wing.

“Its layout is excellent. The main bath and secondary bedrooms — they’re both a really good size — were placed to the left. A full-size laundry room was then placed in the centre, and the primary bedroom was placed at the end of the hallway on the other side of the laundry room,” he says.

In a word, the primary bedroom is a revelation.

“It is a really nice space — secluded at the back of the home with lots of natural light streaming inside through a big south-facing window. The bedroom itself is huge, with room for a king-sized bed. The walk-in closet is larger than expected, and the ensuite is a luxurious retreat with a tile floor and gorgeous walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling tile surround.”

With another 1,300-plus square feet ready to be developed downstairs in the finished basement, the Mallard would offer over 2,600 sq. ft. of total livable space.

“The lower-level layout is amazing — it’s so wide open, and you can easily put in two bedrooms and a rec room if you want.”

Overall, the Mallard is a versatile, value-packed plan, says Dudeck.

“It will work for everyone, from families to post-children couples. You get more for your dollar — a bigger lot, amazing home and great style, all in a safe, quiet community that’s just 10 minutes from the city.”

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Details

Builder: A & S Homes

Address: 41 Parkrose Pl., Tourond Creek (St. Adolphe)

Style: bungalow

Model: the Mallard

Size: 1,427 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: three

Bathrooms: two

Price: $629,900 (includes lot, landscaping & GST)

Contact: Chris Dudeck, Coldwell Banker Preferred Real Estate, 204-293-3399

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