The bright, open-concept main living area offers exceptional flow and a wonderful collection of finishes.
The family room is a stylish space that also connects to a three-season sunroom.
A mid-sized island and quartz countertop meshes with white maple cabinets in the stylish kitchen.
The fully developed lower level offers a huge rec room, wet bar, full bathroom and laundry room.
As many a downsizer couple has found, not every bungalow condominium is created equally.
Which is to say that a very small percentage of the highly-sought-after dwellings offer a true, house-like feel in a tranquil location that’s a bit off the beaten track, yet proximate to key amenities.
Jennifer Gulay of Royal LePage Prime Real Estate says she recently listed a bungalow condominium that possesses those qualities, and more.
“I know realtors say this a lot, but it condo really is a rare find,” she says of unit 23, 133 Camp Manitou Road. “First of all, this is a detached, stand-alone unit. Second, it’s next to an open field with no neighbours behind it. And third, even though it’s a resale home, it’s never been lived in as its owners decided to go in a different direction after buying it earlier in 2023.”
The first thing that strikes you about the condo as you walk up to it is just how quiet the area is around it.
Situated in The Oaks — a condominium community that is near Headingley, yet inside city limits, the 1,673 sq. ft., three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath residence is set well back from Portage Avenue west.
At the same time, it’s surrounded by greenspace and mature trees, giving it a distinct, rural feel.
“It really offers the best of both worlds,” says Gulay. “When you’re there, you feel like you’re off the beaten track. Yet, you’re just minutes from city conveniences. It’s perfect for a downsizer couple that wants the maintenance-free living of the condo with the feel of a house in a beautiful, quiet area.”
Once inside the well-designed unit, you can’t help but notice three things: its impeccable condition, sterling layout and exceptional finishes.
“Honestly, this home has never been lived in, so it really is in show home condition. The layout also flows beautifully from front to back, featuring lots of natural night that flows inside from large, well-placed windows,” she says. “It really has a wonderful feel to it.”
Then, there are the finishes, adds Gulay.
“Not an upgrade was left out when the unit was filled out with its finishes — if there was an upgrade available, it was chosen without hesitation. As a result, the finishes throughout are gorgeous.”
The flooring is just the beginning of the fabulous finishes, notes Gulay.
“It’s a beautiful luxury vinyl plank product that runs through the entire main living area and bedrooms. It really gives the home a warm feel that perfectly its countrified surroundings.”
As you make your way through the spacious dining room — it’s defined beautifully by a mod candelabra-style chandelier and a huge window on its side wall — you can’t help but notice how well-turned-out both the adjacent kitchen and family room are.
“Those spaces are also filled with upgrades,” she says. “The kitchen features quartz countertops, a host of gorgeous white maple cabinets, a taupe tile backsplash and a large island with a gorgeous black faucet. Four gunmetal appliances come with the kitchen and are included in the purchase price.”
Finally, there’s the family room, which caps off the main living area in practical, light-filled style.
“Its focal point is a black, marble-style feature tile wall with an inset linear electric fireplace that’s set off perfectly by a white mantel just below it. A huge window on the right side of the rear wall lets in tons of natural light, while a patio door on its left side provides access to a wonderful three-season sunroom.”
Gulay adds that the bedrooms on the main level are not only huge, but are a step above the norm, as well.
“Basically, there are two primary bedrooms, as one of the two secondary bedrooms comes with its own ensuite. It would make a great guest bedroom for visitors, while the other bedroom could be a den.”
That leaves the primary bedroom, which is a large, light-filled space.
“It gives you everything you could possible want in a primary bedroom — privacy, space, loads of natural light, a huge walk-in closet and a lovely ensuite with tile floor, five-foot walk-in shower and maple vanity with dual sinks and a beautiful quartz countertop,” she says.
Last, but not least, is the home’s lower level.
“It’s fully developed with a huge rec room, wet bar, full bathroom, laundry room and lots of storage space. When you add in the lower level, you get over 3,000 sq. ft. of total living space. If you’re looking for a bungalow condo, you don’t want to miss out on this one — it’s like new, in a great location, and is filled with upgrades. All you’d need to do is move in and enjoy.”
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The Details
Location: Unit 23, 133 Camp Manitou Rd., The Oaks
Year Built: 2023
Style: bungalow-style condominium
Size: 1,673 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: three, plus three-season sunroom
Bathrooms: 3.5
Price: $749,900
Contact: Jennifer Gulay, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate, 204-794-9464
