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For a FREE Preview Guide and Guest Pass Call204.779.6106 Visit winnipeg.directbuy.com The possibilities are endless. WINNIPEG No matter your endeavor, start with DirectBuy. With incredible savings and a vast selection of popular brands in a wide selection of styles, DirectBuy gives you every advantage when improving your home. >> This is an area alive with people. Boutique shops, parks and eateries of all kinds line the sidewalks amid Winnipeg's oldest architecture. Festivals, perfor- mances and galleries draw in culture and dish out endless entertainment options. Style and energy define the feel of the neighbourhood. It's a place like no other. And with liv- ing options that are beautiful and af- fordable, it's also a wonderful place for people to find their dream home close to where the action is. "There is always something to do or see, whether it is in the Exchange District, at The Forks or any nearby area," says Adam Sefton, a first-time homeowner at Street- Side Developments' District condos. "We love the proximity to everything — from work to restaurants to nightlife," adds Adam's girlfriend Kim Neufeld. Located in the heart of the Exchange at 132 James Ave., District condos are standouts with their distinct design and lifestyle appeal. "StreetSide has worked very hard to re- store these buildings back to their origi- nal state, keeping the historic charm intact," says Jessica Willis, sales and mar- keting manager for StreetSide Devel- opments. "New windows and modern finishes complement original brick walls and 100-year-old timber ceilings — fea- tures that are a rare find in Winnipeg" "We were immediately attracted to the open concept layouts with the exposed brick and beam construction," says new- lywed Jason Sheldon, who also resides at District with his wife Jenny-Lynn. "I think the development team really managed to capture that SOHO-loft feel." District suites start as low as $143,000 in- cluding upgrades and GST, which means that even with condo fees and property taxes, buyers are still looking at affordable expenses that are comparable to rent. It's a great investment, too. The building has been popular with active, social buy- ers and the area will continue to grow in its appeal well into the future. "I consider the entire Exchange District our backyard," says Jenny-Lynn. "My only complaint now is that there is so much to do, I'm not home often enough." everyDay life iS vibrant IN WINNIPEG'S HISTORIC ExCHANGE DISTRICT By carolyn Kosheluk for streetside Developments Photo by Darcy finley … P r o F i l e 144 Parade of Homes Fall 2014

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