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East Kildonan
Address: 962 Prince Rupert Ave
Asking Price: $234,900
Sold Price: $250,000
Taxes: $2,770.00
Square Footage: 928
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Listing Agent: David Knight, Royal LePage Prime, 989-7900
St. Vital
Address: 126 Talon Bay
Asking Price: $269,000
Sold Price: $270,000
Taxes: $2,709.32
Square Footage: 1,040
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Listing Agent: Apee Panchhi RE/MAX executives realty, 985-1450
Weston
Address: 741 Alexander
Asking Price: $90,000
Sold Price: $88,000
Taxes: $766.64
Square Footage: 960
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Lot Size: 25 x 86
Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 987-2100
North Kildonan
Address: 736 Oakland Ave
Asking Price: $229,900
Sold Price: $251,000
Taxes: $2,981.42
Square Footage: 1,036
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 54 x 96
Listing Agent: Rachel Gendron, Royal LePage Top Producers, 781-2485
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St. Boniface
Address: 380 Enfield Cres.
Asking Price: $259,900
Taxes: $3,206.87
Square Footage: 1,617
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 61 x 145
Listing Agent: Shawn Sommers, Century 21 Carrie.com, 987-2100
East St. Paul
Address: 232 Mariners Way
Asking Price: $899,900
Taxes: $6,979.00
Square Footage: 2,550
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Listing Agent: David Knight, Royal LePage Prime, 989-7900
Resale Homes
What's age got to do with it?
It's a given when it comes to resale homes: There's no such thing as a perfect house.
That's because no matter how much you spend, there's always something to do, whether it be a renovation or repair. Thus, it makes sense to anticipate that when buying a resale home. Doing so will free your mind so you can see the potential in a house rather than its shortcomings.
Take a 34-year-old, 1,900-square-foot, split-level home in Charleswood's River West Park. Although it was built in 1978, it's in excellent condition. Its structure is solid and the interior is remarkably pristine. The floor plan is surprisingly open-concept, which promotes good flow between the foyer, family room, dining room and kitchen.
In short, it's a home that has a lot going for it.
"It has a nice feel to it," said Andrea Wiebe of Realty Executives First Choice. "It's a home that has a lot of personality, both in and out. The location -- it's situated in a mature, treed and quiet neighbourhood -- is excellent, too."
The home's personality is derived from the presence of different types of wood -- cedar on the exterior and a combination of cedar and oak through the interior. The presence of wood is undeniable and it's a good presence, Wiebe said.
"I think the cedar on the exterior gives the home a unique look that makes for a high degree of curb appeal. Inside, the cedar and oak make for an inviting, cosy interior. It's a home that exudes a lot of interior warmth."
All the wood, from the cedar panelling to oak hardwoods, is in superb condition, and thanks to their natural stains, the wood isn't overpowering in the least. Meanwhile, paint colours are contemporary earth tones (browns and beiges), and two other features -- a brick fireplace in the family room and large windows -- make the interior that much more habitable.
"There are big windows in every room," Wiebe said. "The family room and dining room are extremely bright (due in part to a southern exposure), while the kitchen and all the bedrooms also have larger-than-normal windows. I also love the family room's fireplace, which is made out of reclaimed brick. It's only steps from the dining room and is a great area to relax with company after dinner."
A pair of features make the home's main level ideal for entertaining: patio doors off the dining room that lead to a 16-foot-by-32-foot deck and an eat-in kitchen with dual entrances -- one off the dining room, and one off the foyer -- that make for effortless traffic flow in and out of the kitchen, which also comes with a unique California drop ceiling, newer countertops, oak cabinetry and the same well-preserved oak hardwoods that run through the dining room and family room.
"To open up the kitchen even more, you could take out the pantry doors (between the two entrances) and put in an island," Wiebe said. "It would take the area's function to an even higher level and make it even brighter (drawing on light from a huge window over the sink and another big window on the kitchen's right wall)."
An open stairwell off the kitchen leads to a basement loaded with potential, Wiebe added.
"Right now, there's an open-concept rec room with two big windows. What isn't immediately obvious is that there's a bonus space down some steps that could be turned into a media room, bedroom or play room. To do that, all you have to do is remove the walls, which would still leave laundry and storage rooms on the perimeter. The possibilities are endless."
The home's upper level is highly functional, with three bedrooms and two renovated bathrooms, including the master suite's ensuite.
"Both bathrooms were totally redone," Wiebe said. "The serene main bathroom is very spa-like -- a new tile floor, jetted tub set in the same tile and a gorgeous, rectangular pedestal sink that opens it up nicely. The master bedroom's ensuite has a new tile floor and shower and also has patio doors that lead to a private balcony. There are also two good-size rooms for the kids."
Although the house could use a bit of updating -- perhaps in the kitchen and some tweaking downstairs -- those are minor items in this day of total resale-home makeovers. The house comes with its original aluminum slider windows, but it's actually very energy-efficient.
"Heating costs here are only $75 a month on budget. That blew me away," Wiebe said. "So even though it needs a bit of updating, this is a very energy-efficient home in a great location. River Park West is an established, mature neighbourhood close to schools and parks and all kinds of amenities in west Winnipeg. It's a solid family home that has so much to offer."
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DETAILS
Location: 99 Waterhouse Bay, River West Park, Charleswood
Year built: 1978
Style: Split-level
Size: 1,900 sq. ft.
Lot size: 68' x 110'
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Taxes: $4,283.47 (gross 2011)
Price: $379,900
Contact: Andrea Wiebe, Realty Executives First Choice @ 792-0857
