Spacious and spectacular

One of the things abnormally big families (we’re talking Brady Bunch-sized clans here) need in a home is room to spread out so they can co-exist in relative harmony.

Glen MacAngus of Royal LePage Top Producers says he has just listed a gigantic abode that has all the amenities king-sized families require in a dwelling.

“It’s in south St. Vital just minutes south of the Perimeter Highway,” he says. “Basically, it’s a country estate. It’s situated on a five-acre lot that’s surrounded by mature trees, offering about 4,700 sq. ft. of living space.”

He adds that the 4,700 square feet encompasses not one but two homes.

“The original timber-frame home was built in 1997. Then, in 2013, a custom-designed addition was put on by Avanti Custom Homes. The result is a spectacular 4,700-sq.-ft home that is perfect for a larger-than normal, or multi-generational family.”

Right from the get-go, the home features a wonderful sense of space.

A huge, tiled foyer with rustic beamed ceiling leads inside, opening beautifully onto the original home’s main living area, which is a sight to behold.

“While you get a hint of the timber-frame construction from the ceiling in the foyer, it’s just a little taste. When you step into the main living area, you get the full effect — a vaulted, beamed ceiling, timber beams, rustic wide-plank flooring, a wood-burning fireplace with stone backdrop, and a loft area above,” MacAngus says. “It’s absolutely spectacular.”

Not only does the original home ooze rustic charm, but it also possesses all the attributes to be an exceptionally livable space for in-laws.

“Not only do you have the amazing family room with its vaulted ceiling and wall of windows, but you also have a media area with garden doors that connects to a three-season sunroom and a well-equipped kitchen next to it,” MacAngus says. “Head upstairs, and there’s a bedroom with its own three-piece ensuite and the loft, which now has an office in it but could be used for other purposes.”

Add in a sumptuous main-floor bath and laundry room, and everything is covered.

“It would be the ultimate in-law suite,” he says.

The tiled foyer that starts the home then turns neatly into a wide, light-filled hallway that leads into the addition — and what an addition it is.

“It starts off with an amazing main-floor primary bedroom,” says MacAngus. “The bedroom is huge, surrounded by windows and has a gas fireplace, and the ensuite is like a spa with its gorgeous, tiled walk-in shower, tile floor, wall-wide, under-lit vanity with dual sinks and tons of storage space and two walk-in closets.”

Take the hallway past the opulent primary bedroom, and you find yourself in the 2,900-sq.-ft. home’s main living area, which is simply breathtaking.

“The beams and door and window trim matches the wood in the original home to carry its timber-frame look over into the newer home,” he notes. “Tons of light pours into the entire area from all the huge windows that surround it as you walk into the kitchen/dining area.”

And what an area it is.

Defined by two huge windows on its rear wall, the dining area sits under a double-high ceiling, offering ample room for a table to seat 10-14 guests.

And then there’s the kitchen, says MacAngus.

“It’s state-of-the-art with a large breakfast island, quartz countertops, two-tone cabinetry, high-end Thermador appliances and a huge walk-through pantry. The tile floor looks incredible, too.”

A massive great room with vaulted ceiling then completes the area, its modern-rustic charm giving it an inviting warmth.

“All the huge, wood-trimmed windows that surround it let in tons of natural light, while a gas fireplace with a stone surround and wood accents is the room’s focal point. A garden door leads out to an incredible backyard with a spectacular outdoor entertaining area with in-ground pool and more,” says MacAngus.

Upstairs, there’s a loft, and two more bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom.

Meanwhile, the fully finished lower level caps off the home in functional style with a rec room/theatre area and a huge gym.

“This amazing home has everything a large family needs — space to spread out and relax or entertain, outdoor spaces to enjoy, and you can watch a movie or work out whenever you want. The location is quiet and private, yet just minutes from the city, and the home is in move-in-ready condition,” says MacAngus. “It has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.”

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Details

Location: 584 Fraser Rd., St. Vital Perimeter South

Year Built: 1977

Style: two-storey

Size: 4,700 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: five

Bathrooms: five full, two half

Price: $2,690,000

Contact: Glen MacAngus, Royal LePage Top Producers, 204-955-4800 or Cam MacAngus, Royal LePage Top Producers, 204-803-8409