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Tranquil living in Old St. Vital
We all have our own version of utopia when it comes to visualizing the place where we would love to live.
One of those utopian visions involves living in a spot that’s quiet and naturally beautiful, yet is just minutes from city conveniences.
Lori Hopfner of Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate says she just listed a unique home that possesses those qualities and more.
“This home was built in 2013 by renowned architect Will Richard,” she says of the 2,054-square-foot residence. “It’s nestled away on a private, treed lot on the Seine River, and was designed to take full advantage of the amazing views.”
Such is the home’s location, that while it’s in the heart of the city, it doesn’t feel like it.
Situated a good way east of Des Meurons Street at the junction of Morier Avenue, it’s in an area that possesses a tranquil, secluded ambience that makes you feel like you’re out at the cottage.
“It’s just an amazing area,” says Hopfner. “You’re surrounded by the beauty and serenity of the river and all the trees. The home is tucked away between nearby Morier Park, St. Boniface Golf Course, and greenspace, making you feel like you’re in your own wonderful little world.”
The home’s delightful design begins with a generous foyer that provides lots of room to shed footwear and jackets before heading up to its main living area.
Hopfner says the staircase that links the foyer with the home’s main and upper levels — it doesn’t have a lower level — is spectacular.
“Richard could have put in a standard staircase, but he chose to put in an amazing spiral, open-riser staircase with maple steps and curved maple handrails. It really puts you on notice that this home is going to be very special.”
And special it is, with the main living area providing commanding views of the trees and river from a wonderfully elevated perspective.
“Views from the windows behind the living room and sliding patio door behind the dining area are simply amazing,” Hopfner says. “And the patio doors allow you to step outside onto two different balconies to take in the river views and the area’s natural beauty. The views today with the fresh snow are just stunning.”
Meanwhile, the finishes in the main living area and a welcome touch of class to the spacious, naturally bright main living area.
“The open-concept kitchen is fabulous with its maple cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless appliances. Gorgeous maple hardwoods add just the right amount of warmth, while the living room is positioned to provide amazing views while entertaining or watching TV.”
She adds that the main living area comes with a trio of thoughtful design features: two practical, and one that qualifies as an unexpected pleasure.
“There’s a big laundry room, and an elevator that can take you from floor to floor, which is a cool and practical feature.”
Take the gorgeous spiral staircase upstairs, and you find a luxe four-piece bath and three bedrooms, including the primary bedroom.
“It not only overlooks the river and has its own ensuite and tons of closet space, but it also has a patio door that leads out to its own private deck,” says Hopfner. “It’s a wonderful retreat, a calming space that provides and renewal with its privacy and river view.”
As if the river views weren’t enough, the thoughtfully designed home also comes with a pair of spaces that showcases the soothing views from up high and ground level.
“If you go out the patio door on the dining room’s side wall, you can take the balcony to an amazing hot tub room that looks out over the river,” she says. “Then, if you head downstairs, there’s a party room/entertaining room with deck that opens right onto the river.”
As a bonus, the home also comes with permission to have a dock on the river.
“Just imagine being able to go kayaking on the river from your own private dock or being able to enjoy walking or cross-country skiing along trails next to the Seine. It’s an area that promotes a very active lifestyle in an awesome setting.”
If you’re looking for a well-appointed home in a natural setting that’s also proximate to conveniences, 2 Egerton could be home for you, says Hopfner.
“It’s like living in a cottage, yet you’re just minutes from shopping, services and transit, and less than 10 minutes to downtown. Few homes combine the ability to live in a private, natural areas with the proximity of city conveniences like this amazing home does.”
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Location: 2 Egerton Rd., Old St. Vital
Year Built: 2013
Style: two-storey
Size: 2,054 sq. ft. (including hot tub room)
Bedrooms: three
Bathrooms: 2.5
Price: $799,900
Contact: Lori Hopfner, Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate, 204-791-8243
