New Homes
New Homes
Fits like a glove
We've all driven by them at one time or another -- a new home that catches your attention because it captures the essence of its surroundings perfectly.That's exactly the case with 6 Prairie Oaks Cove, a 2,466-square-foot Irwin Homes bungalow show home in The Oaks (west on Portage Avenue, turn south on Camp Manitou Road). A combination of superb location, thoughtful design and carefully selected finishing materials -- and colours -- has created a home with oodles of wow factor.
It's also a design that does a masterful job of inviting the outdoors indoors in a tangible way -- a very good thing, considering the home sits on the banks of the Assiniboine River.
"That's what happens when you put a bank of five floor-to-ceiling windows in the great room," says Irwin Homes' marketing representative, Sutton Realty's Bill McGarry. "Then, there's a little jog between the sunroom for separation. Then, there's another group of huge windows that surrounds the sunroom's sitting area. All the windows and sunroom really take full advantage of a southern exposure.
"Sunlight floods into the kitchen and great room all day long; it's just a great place to hang out -- you can just sit back and enjoy the sunshine and great river view."
As tremendous as the (virtually) panoramic view of the Assiniboine River is, the interior finish further enhances the enjoyment that comes with being able to survey such a picturesque setting. Dark-stained alder hardwoods, cherry cabinetry and beige granite countertops combine to create a warmth that's at once rustic and modern; meanwhile, aspen details around the windows and a two-tone light chocolate/white tray ceiling make the kitchen/sunroom/great room an area that just begs to be inhabited.
"The owners didn't want the area closed in, which is why they went with the large windows, high ceilings and a sunroom -- the tiered ceiling design allows for the huge windows," McGarry explains. "The colour choices are also excellent -- they aren't too bright. If they were much brighter, you'd need to put sunglasses on. Everyone who's been in the home says the same thing -- it's so comfortable inside. That's one of the biggest compliments a builder can get. It's due to the way the design and materials come together so well."
Ah, the design. As easy as it is to build a luxuriously appointed home on a stunning river lot, it's another thing to conceive a design the fits the setting so seamlessly. At the same time, the home has to be livable, too.
"This home is as efficient as it is artistic," he says. "The kitchen is U-shaped to make it highly efficient. It's also partially walled-off for privacy -- when you walk in the door, you don't want to see everything," he says. "Features like a cooktop enclosed in charcoal-stained maple not only offer contrast and artistic flair, but pullout cupboards add efficiency. A dinette area for four takes full advantage of the river view, and a maple entertainment unit in the great room, with (beige) cultured stone fireplace, add practicality and beauty."
In fact, the richness of the interior makes you feel like you're part of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Manitoba version; even the heat-register covers match the baseboards to add to the warm, luxurious ambience. Such attention to detail is hard to come by, but very welcome.
Another practical element of Irwin's design is the fact that the master bedroom is separate from the other two bedrooms. Thanks to this feature -- and an abundance of square footage -- it has been endowed with a huge picture window that provides a great portal through which to view the meandering Assiniboine.
There's actually so much room to burn in this quadrant of the home that the massive bedroom -- which offers plenty of room to create -- is united with the ensuite by a small foyer with its own walk-in closet and recessed area, which in this case has been outfitted with a table and mirror.
Finally, you get to the area that you've been waiting to see -- the ensuite. No disappointments here: warm and elegant with a (heated) beige ceramic floor, dark brown paint, a corner jetted tub (with big window overhead), the ensuite takes the home's already significant artistic flair up another notch. Evidence of that can be seen in the walk-in shower, where the brown ceramic tile entrance is given a dash of European flavour by a smart granite inlay.
"It's absolutely spectacular," says McGarry of the ensuite. "The colours, materials and amenities make it a spot where you want to go and soak away all your worries -- just as it should."
As if the unending river views, opulent ensuite and well-appointed main floor weren't enough, there's then a fully developed lower level to take in -- a walk-out lower level, no less.
"I've been in this business for a number of years and it's the best one I've seen. For starters, the rear wall is virtually a bank of floor-to-ceiling glass to maximize the river view," he says. "As great as that is, the layout of the lower level is just superb -- there's room for a pool table, wet bar, sitting room and television area with cultured stone gas fireplace. And that barely scratches the surface of what's downstairs."
McGarry isn't kidding; roughly the same square footage as the main level, the lower level also houses a powder room, separate media room with 70-plus-inch projection screen -- plus two huge bedrooms with four-piece bathroom in between.
"What can I say -- it's basically another house downstairs, plus there's all kinds of storage space. When it comes to lower-level designs, it doesn't get any better than this. In fact, the reaction to the overall design of the home has been tremendous. If we'd had four more lots, we would have built four more homes like this. It isn't often you see a home that puts so many great features together in such a beautiful, functional package. When you put together a home in such a great location with such an exciting interior and good flow, it's a design that people just love."
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New Homes
Spring into life
Spring is all about a fresh start. After a long winter, paint manufacturers and fashion designers are coming out with their new spring lines. This year, vivid colours and fresh designs are the order of the day.You can't help but smile when you see shop windows displaying bright yellow rain jackets and pink rubber boots, or flower shops overflowing with colourful tulips and daffodils. After a dark, colourless season, spring is finally on its way and it's loaded with interesting choices for home decor.
The trend is still on a 1970s retro kick, especially in children and preteen living areas. This fun, colourful flooring from Tarkett Residential (www.tarkett.com) is a new product called FiberFloor, which comes in many styles and colours. This particular pattern is cheery and fun, retro and fresh. Pink is hot this season as are retro accessories such as the hanging lamp shade, fun fur toss cushions and the beanbag chair/ottoman pictured here.
While it might seem daring to choose such a strong pattern on the floor, this particular room can be toned down some as the years progress. For the young girl, these bright colours might be fun, but as she grows into her preteens the decor might be too childish. By painting the walls in one of the less vivid colours from the flooring, such as the soft taupe for instance, and by toning down the accent colours and changing the accessories, you'd still have a fun room that is more grown up as your child grows. This particular floor pattern could take you from nursery to the mid-teen years of your little girl so don't be afraid to be daring.
Round and round we go
Circles and polka dots seem to be hot this season, in clothing and in home decor. It's partly due to the retro trend but I also think that polka dots are just plain fun. So, just as you might add a fun polka dot scarf to a boring pantsuit, so too should you add a little fun to your decor by throwing in the odd surprise such as a funky retro toss cushion or two. Just because we're older doesn't mean we should throw away our sense of fun. If you need an excuse, then use the kid's room as your youthful, decorating playground! You don't have to go polka dot crazy to make it work. Just a splash here and there, on a lampshade, toss cushion or as trim on kitchen curtains might do the trick.
Funky florals
Just like in the 1970s, funky floral patterns are still popular with the younger crowd. They are also growing in favour to grown ups. Very colourful wall coverings in retro floral designs are making their way into kitchens and bathrooms across the country. Daisy-shaped toss cushions and daisy motifs in general are a fun way to be part of the trend without a huge investment. Add these floral designs in your kitchen table linens, curtains and throw rugs as a fun way to brighten up your space this spring. The trick with the new floral trend is that bigger is better. No tiny feminine floral prints these days. It's all about large splashes of colour and pattern.
Wall colour
Paint colours are fresh and new this season. Celery green with violet accents is a hot look that is airy and bright. Turquoise is making a comeback in accent colours and works well with earthy brown tones. Green and brown have always been around but the new hues are enchanting and fresh. Colours reminiscent of bib lettuce, moss, river stones and sand are a fresh take on the standards. Citrus lemon and lime tones add punches of vibrancy especially when accented with hues of violet and red.
Asian influences are making their way back with rich spice tones, vibrant oranges and jade greens. When mixed with the new environmentally inspired neutrals mentioned above these rich tones really pop.
Old Hollywood
While not for everyone, the old Hollywood style from the 1930s and 1940s is still a hot trend. Black and white are the mainstay of this look but it's punched up with metallic finishes, mirrored surfaces and silver and gold highlights. The 'new' old Hollywood encompasses rich colours such as deep purple, navy and inky greys. For a dreamy romantic bedroom, this look might just fit the bill. It's all about luxury and decadence and being a little over the top. Who doesn't want a little glamour in their lives?
The biggest thing to do this year is to make a colour change. Out with the forest or hunter green and in with celery green. Out with beige and in with deep purple. A new colour will change your entire outlook and the rest will flow accordingly. Once you have a new outlook you'll look at the other room elements in a new light. It's like buying a new spring wardrobe. Treat yourself.
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New Homes
Art galleries intimidating?
OTTAWA -- Glenn McInnes made his first foray into the art world because he thought that's what grownups did. He and his wife Barb, now married for 44 years, had just exchanged their vows and moved into an apartment. "We had to put something on the wall, didn't we?" says McInnes. "That's what we thought the rules were."So the newlyweds went to a gallery downtown, bought a landscape and hung it up. A few weeks later, they argued about it. "Barb thought it was a river and I thought it was a road. Then we realized neither of us really liked it. So we took it back."
Their first foray into the art world was short and inauspicious, but their second buying experience was totally different. They went to a local art gallery (which no longer exists) and were encouraged by the manger/artist to look around and take their time.
"We chose a very large abstract piece," McInnes says. Today, it hangs in Barb's office. He can't remember the price -- was it $150 or $450? Either way, it was one month's salary at IBM, where McInnes worked at the time.
The McInneses repeated the buying process, to the point where they had paintings in their basement, their attic, even under their bed. Eventually, they decided to share with the public, establishing the Glenn and Barbara McInnes Family Collection at Carleton University (they're both Carleton grads). Over nine years, they donated more than 200 works. Since 2004, they've also sent four pieces to the Beaverbrook Gallery in Fredericton, NB. But that doesn't mean the McInneses' walls at home are bare.
They're plastered with all kinds of modern wonder pieces, including an Andy Warhol print of Elizabeth Taylor that McInnes bought years ago at a show in Vancouver for $15. It's worth, well, rather more now.
McInnes and his wife ended up with a vast art collection without really meaning to because they had been bitten by the bug, he says. And yet, many people suffer the same bite, but never buy a single piece of original art.
Is it because galleries are intimidating? Is it because they think original art is prohibitively expensive? Or is it because it never occurs to them to do it?
It's some or all of the above.
Dale Smith, owner of Dale Smith Gallery in Ottawa, was recently at HomeSense, where she spotted a young man buying three decorations for his wall. They were all from the bargain bin, but for the price of the three, Smith figures the man could have bought an original piece of art from her.
"I thought to myself, 'I wonder if he realizes he could buy something original.' Often it doesn't occur to people because they think original art costs too much," she says. "They think it costs thousands of dollars."
Another of Smith's theories? People feel safer buying off-the-rack art.
"I think people are often afraid (an original piece) will say something very revealing about them. They think it's going to say something about themselves that isn't accurate or that they don't want other people to know about them. They feel they're setting themselves up for criticism or judgment.
"It's safer to buy something where they can simply say it was on sale, or that it matched the couch. They don't look at it as much as an expression of their personality."
It doesn't have to be that way. To demystify the art world, we consulted gallery owners, collectors and artists and came up with this primer for the would-be art buyer.
1. DO YOU LOVE ME?
"I think you should buy a piece of art because you love it," says Don Monet, owner of Ottawa's Cube Gallery. "It's a lesson Monet learned several years ago. He'd seen a painting by Group of Seven artist A.J. Casson and "liked it OK," but mostly he thought the price was really low.
"I went into Wallack's (gallery) and asked (owner John Wallack) about it. He asked me if I loved it. When I said no, he said I shouldn't buy it."
2. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE RICH
Often, an original piece by an emerging artist can cost less than a poster you have to get framed. "You can buy a piece of art without breaking the bank," says Monet.
Robert Koyman of Koyman Galleries agrees. "A lot of people don't know original art can be affordable," he says.
If there is a painting that would break the bank or at least overtax the account, most galleries will let you buy on a payment plan. "If I see that someone really loves a piece of art, I will really do anything I can to see that they get it," says Smith.
3. MAKE ME A MATCH
Monet sees his job as matching people with the right piece. "I really do feel as though I'm a matchmaker."
4. IT'S A GALLERY, NOT A TEMPLE
People are afraid to go into galleries.
"They think it's going to be intimidating, or they think they'll need a body of knowledge about art," says Smith.
"A lot of people are intimidated at the outset because they're not comfortable in the language they think they need," says Brandon McVittie, co-owner of Artguise in downtown Ottawa. "It's not necessary to have an art history background. We try to recognize that most people are buying art for their homes. It should not be a hoity-toity experience."
5. SOUL-BARING ISN'T NECESSARY
"You don't always know why a piece of art speaks to you. Sometimes you think you do, but you can't express it. So what?" says Smith. "The bottom line is that you like it, that it means something to you. That's all that matters.
"You don't always need to know what the artist intended. Once a piece of art goes into the public realm, it becomes about the viewer's relationship with that work of art. Some people like to be aware of their conversation with a piece; they want to explore and understand it. But often, it's just a gut feeling."
6. GALLERY HOP
The guys at Artguise (McVittie and business partner Jason Vaughan) encourage customers to see as much art as they can to help them figure out what they like. "We even tell them to go on the Internet and surf around," McVittie says.
Smith agrees. "I tell people to go to all kinds of galleries -- private galleries, national galleries, galleries on your travels. Then you discover what you like and what you want to purchase."
7. INVESTMENT IRRELEVANT
Buying art you think will increase in value is a gamble. It's not likely those who stopped on the side of the road in Digby, Nova Scotia to buy Maud Lewis folk art paintings -- some of which were done with boat paint -- from the artist herself for $5 in the 1940s realized they'd now be worth upward of $12,000. The experts point out that, for the most part, the increase in value is not likely to be seen in your lifetime anyway.
But it is nice to know that the artist you're buying takes his or her work seriously. Obviously, they must have talent, but the artists who work hard are the ones who succeed.
8. SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS
Buying art locally means supporting artists in your community. That doesn't mean you should always buy in the city you live in -- a piece of art from your travels sure beats a decorative spoon or beach towel -- but if it's karma you're looking for, you can probably get a little by supporting the city's artists.
--Canwest News Service
New Homes
Let paint express room's mood
No matter whether you are painting your first room or if you've had years of experience, working with colour seems to be the biggest decorating challenge there is. According to your many requests, it certainly is the topic that garners the most concern and frustration.Well, I can't pick your colours for you, but I do have some time-tested suggestions that should make the job a lot easier. And I promise you that the right colours in your home will have a powerful and positive impact on how you feel every day.
How do I choose a colour?
When I start designing a space, I always work on the mood I want to emulate first, then I fill in all the blanks such as the colour and furnishings. Colour is so powerful that a can of paint will immediately change the mood of a room.
Vintage colours have a touch of black in them -- murky greens and reds, greyish blues, and ocher yellow. They will create a traditional palette that is warm and welcoming. Bright, cheerful colours -- pink, periwinkle, orange, lime green -- will make you smile and are ideal for kids' or family rooms. Pastel, earthy Zen shades are soft and calming, whereas strong, bold colours add a sense of drama. It's all about first deciding on the mood for your room, then working with the colours that will build the ambiance.
How do I handle colour in a room with awkward angles?
Use the angles to create interest. Light changes the way we see colour. Choose a colour that you like and paint the room. You will see many shades of the colour, depending on where the shadows fall; the mood of the room will change in day and night lights. The living room seen here has been painted a medium shade of blue. Although it's just one colour, the corners appear darker, giving the whole space an air of whimsy. The black furnishings bring drama to the space and ground each little section.
What colour should my sofa be?
When you are decorating a room, it's best to make the expensive selections first. A sofa is a major investment. There's no rule about the colour you choose; rather, make your selection according to how you use the room and what pleases you. If you fall in love with a red sofa, then go for it; a vibrant colour will rule the room, but that's fine. Once you have chosen your sofa, then choose the room colours; a good sofa will last through a few paint jobs.
My daughter wants a purple room. Help.
Children have wonderful imaginations and haven't yet been beaten down by what colours are socially acceptable. They choose a colour because they love it. There's a lesson there for all of us. If the colour choice is too heavy or energetic for a bedroom, show your child how you can have one solid accent wall of colour, or a lighter version. You can always repaint. Splurge on a few accessories such as a purple lamp or small area carpet with a bold design and invite your child to help you.
Debbie Travis' House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please e-mail your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com
New Homes
Condos designed to ease transition through the golden years
CASEY Siepman should be selling pianos. It's what he does for a living, but for the past several months he's been preoccupied with something he considers just as important -- affordable housing for seniors in East Kildonan."It's sort of taken over my life. It seems like I've been doing non-profit housing for the past several months," says Siepman, president of the Association of Reformed Christian Churches in Action (ARCIA), the organization behind a housing project at the corner of Knowles Avenue and Gateway Road.
For Siepman and the many others who have devoted countless hours to planning The Cornerstone Life Lease Estates seniors condominium project, it has been time well spent.
"We're a volunteer organization and we weren't in this to make any money," he says, adding the condos are for sale to any interested seniors or people over 55 years old, regardless of religious denomination.
"There are long waiting lists for assisted living in that part of town, so we are meeting a need and trying to do it in an affordable way."
Maurice Allard, who works for a non-profit organization that provides social support and recreational activities for seniors, says the northeast has one of the highest concentrations of older adults in the city.
"Waiting lists for seniors' housing can be three to four years," says the manager of development and membership services for Age and Opportunity Inc.
Although a one-bedroom condo can be purchased at Cornerstone for about $67,000, it will likely be too expensive for seniors scraping by on Canada pensions, Allard says. Mid-range, affordable seniors' condos like Cornerstone, however, are still likely to be very much in demand, he adds.
With its sales campaign starting this weekend, Cornerstone's developers anticipate keen interest in the project because its target is seniors leading active lives.
"The idea is that it will be life in transition, so it will have two phases," says Re/Max agent Bill Thiessen, who is helping with marketing.
"One is called Independent Living, which simply means a place to live -- no different from a house or a condo."
Thiessen said purchasers can start in the Independent Living side of the project with full condos just as you'd expect any condo to be outfitted. If their situation changes, they can apply to move to the other side, where meals are provided and condos have limited kitchenettes. This second phase, called Assisted Living, provides three meals a day and laundry service once a week.
"Everyone's familiar with going to Mexico and staying at an all-inclusive resort," he says. "We won't be including mai tais or pina coladas, but we are deeming that side to be all-inclusive."
Thiessen said Cornerstone is "absolutely not" a nursing home. When residents become infirm to the point of needing full-time medical assistance, staff will work with them to find a space in an actual nursing home.
Between the two living areas is the Downtown, a 13,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed communal area that includes a lounge, cafeteria, workshop, greenhouse and other amenities.
"It will employ lots of natural light," says Jerald Peters, architect for Friesen Tokar, which has designed Cornerstone to have a look and feel similar to its upscale project on Waterfront Drive called The Strand.
"The Cornerstone project is quite contemporary in its style, but with a warm and rich environment in terms of the palette of material used," Peters says, adding the finished building will feature stone, exposed wood and earth-tone colours.
Prices will range from $67,302 for a 50 per cent deposit on a one-bedroom unit to $245,892 for a two-bedroom and two-bathroom unit with a 100 per cent deposit.
The Cornerstone's units may be too pricey for low-income seniors, but Thiessen says condos of similar quality would cost between $300,000 and $700,000 in Winnipeg.
As a life-lease development, seniors can put down 50 or 75 per cent instead 100 per cent of the cost, which cuts down on the initial investment.
They receive the money back when they decide to leave or if they die. Monthly condo fees also apply, based on the size of the condominium, the amount of money deposited and the services provided, Thiessen says.
Fees can range from as low as $396 per month for an Independent Living, one-bedroom unit with 100 per cent deposit, to as high as $1,676 a month for an Assisted Living, two-bedroom and one-and-a-half bath with a 50 per cent deposit.
"We hope to provide the nicest seniors' housing project in Winnipeg at a pricing point that we think is now very out of step with the market in a good way," Thiessen says.
"Prices have escalated so much in the past few years that this will really stand out as pretty good value."
The Cornerstone Life at a glance
* 67 Assisted Living units and 73 Independent Living units with floor space from 600 to 1,200 square feet and 8-foot-8-inch ceilings (13-foot-8-inch ceilings on top-floor condos)
* Prices range from $67,302 for a 50 per cent deposit on a one-bedroom condo to $245,892 for a two-bedroom condo at a 100 per cent deposit.
* When moving from Independent Living to Assisted Living condos, residents can apply their deposit to the price of the Assisted Living condo.
* Amenities include underground parking, movie/games room, two hotel-style guest rooms, car-wash bay, screened outdoor patios, walking trails, greenhouse, BBQ patio, gardens
* Half-block from bus service; adjacent to Northeast Pioneers Greenway
* Construction begins in summer 2008 for occupancy in fall 2009
* Condo fee covers property taxes, utilities (heat, power and water), property insurance, maintenance and administration.
New Homes
Planning pays off
AS a custom home builder with many years of experience, Kurt Streu has designed countless homes. Still, he always appreciates it when his clients know what they want in a new home."I think it's good when people come to you with definite ideas," he says. "In this case, Nanette and her husband more or less knew what they wanted. They had a good idea of what worked for them. As a result, we just had to tweak the design here and there to make it work. When you design a new home, you don't want to be wishy-washy. If you are, it can take forever to build."
Having a tight design focus clearly paid off -- it took only four-and-a-half months to build 6 Yarema Bay, which can be found in Pritchard Farms Southlands, just north of the Perimeter Highway off Henderson Highway. At 2,360 square feet, space is not an issue. A well thought out floor plan also makes for a highly navigable home with distinct living areas and little, if any, wasted space.
"That was the goal -- to design a functional home that didn't waste space. We worked with Kurt to create a clean, simple symmetrical design that functioned well and lent itself to an understated, tasteful interior decor," says Nanette.
An open-concept design from the wide foyer on -- stairs to the lower level are on the left and a formal dining room with tray ceiling (one of three found throughout the sprawling bungalow) to the right -- there is never any danger of feeling boxed in. Three windows in the great room (as well as another tray ceiling with crown molding added in for a welcome touch of elegance) and another three in the kitchen ensure the home's centre has a bright, roomy feel.
At the same time, medium brown oak hardwoods, a gas fireplace set in beige and tan cultured stone, and a palette featuring beige earth tones warm up what is quite a large area. Meanwhile, furniture has been placed in the middle of the great room to provide subtle division and create distinct aisleways.
The adjacent u-shaped kitchen, with its black granite counter tops, French country cabinetry (with distressed off-white finish) and breakfast nook for two is then tucked around and out of the way, with a counter top and cabinets dividing the kitchen proper from the dinette area (which is large enough to accommodate a table for six). A four-foot-wide entrance into the kitchen, along with a rear doorway that unites the kitchen with the hallway to the kids' bedrooms, half bath, laundry/mudroom -- as well as dining room and great room -- help ensure excellent traffic flow, with or without company.
"I like the fact that the kitchen isn't totally open to the great room," she says. "That way, you can have the privacy you need to cook, yet you can still stay in touch with what's going on. We made it even more functional by choosing not to put in a walk-in pantry. Doing that opened up the kitchen and made it that much more functional."
With two young children, a lot of thought was also put into placement of the bedrooms. In the case of 6 Yarema Bay, the children's rooms are set off to one side of the home, with the master bedroom being found on the opposite side of the 89-foot-wide abode.
"That kind of separation is particularly useful, especially as kids get older and come and go more," Streu says. "That way, they won't disturb their parents if they happen to come home later than planned."
Nanette concurs, but says there's a second reason why the kids' bedrooms (along with their own bathroom, located between the two rooms) have their own wing.
"We also wanted that kind of separation so that if we have people over, we can close doors so that the kids can sleep without us bothering them," she explains.
The intent of having the master bedroom on the other side of the house is equally as clear: having a secluded space where rest and relaxation is the prime objective.
"We wanted the master bedroom to not only be off on its own, but to be simple, yet elegant. So we had Kurt put in another tray ceiling (with ceiling fan), a big window to let in lots of light, and an ensuite with a deep soaker tub (placed beneath another huge window), oversized shower with tempered glass enclosure and a large walk-in closet (with window) at the rear," Nanette says. "While the bedroom is painted beige, we went with Greyhorse (a calming blue/grey hue) in the ensuite; it reminds me of being in a spa, with its clean, relaxing tone."
Add in a massive lower level (2,000 sq. ft or more of living space) with seven oversized windows and you have a livable, well-appointed residence that can be home from a couple's 30s to retirement-age and beyond.
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Price: $700,000 (incl. lot, landscaping & net GST)
Size: 2,360 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Size: 89' x 150'
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Contact: Kurt Streu @ 633-2170
Key Features: Open-concept floor plan with large windows and high ceilings; logical floor plan with subtle division for distinct spaces; separate bedroom wings, one for master bedroom (with elegant ensuite), the other for kids' bedrooms; huge laundry/mudroom area with big closet for additional storage space; functional, stylish great room/kitchen area; large lower level with seven huge windows.
