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>> Doesn't it seem like the longer you live in Winnipeg, the less patient you become about winter? This is especially true for those who've chosen to build in the unique community of Pritchard farm Southlands Village (PfSV).They've bought into a life- style that has changed the way they feel about and experience the winter months — whether they stay in town, or become snowbirds for the season. While ongoing upkeep like snow-removal, grass-mowing, edge-trimming, weed- pulling, and raking leaves are all part of typical homeownership, the residents of this carefully groomed neighbourhood have better things to occupy their attention. That's because year-round yard maintenance is all part of the package. "you'd be surprised how excited people get when they realize that for prices compa- rable to many attached condos, they can have a completely detached, custom-built bungalow style home with all the benefits that condo living brings," says Eric Vogan of Qualico communities. Opting out of yard work gives the residents of PfSV a lot more time for outdoor living. "you still have your own yard, but your schedule is wide open!" says Vogan. "It's the ideal setting with the privacy to entertain and barbecue, or stroll around and just enjoy yourself." for Jason arlt of arlt homes, it's all about 'freedom living.' "Many residents have a winter home somewhere else," he says. "Or maybe they've got a cottage where they spend the summer. Knowing that everything is taken care of when they're away really gives homeowners peace of mind." for people who travel to and from cottage country on weekends, arlt says this community is ideally positioned for an easy commute. "It's so peaceful here that you hardly realize you have direct access to a variety of routes around or outside the city. This can really shave time off your drive no matter where you're headed." all the convenience of owning a PfSV condo doesn't mean giving up style or individuality when building your home. arlt says that most visitors don't even re- alize this is a condo community when they see it the first time. With a wide variety of custom-built styles by three of Winnipeg's finest builders — arlt, Irwin and Maric — set in a neighbourhood designed with flowing views, naturalized wetlands, and landscaped creek beds, there's no hint that each of these proper- ties is really part of a thriving condo community. "un- less you count the fact that it's all so well cared for," laughs arlt. "We work with each buyer to create a custom home that suits their lifestyle and reflects their personality. In the design and build process we really get to know them — and that shows when you see how distinct all the properties are here." Vogan says he's pleased to say that PfSV is now al- most 80% sold. "It's really something special in Win- nipeg and people have responded," he says. "Those who live here still want their own home, but they also want more freedom. Put that together with all the great things we're seeing from builders in this area and you've got a win-win." To arlt, the bottom line is that seeing is believing. "you'd think that people choose a community like this because they know they want a condo and then discover the neighbourhood, but you'd be surprised how often it happens the other way around," he says. "Buyers visit the neighbourhood and fall in love with it. discovering you get the added benefits of condo living, that's just the icing on the cake." Say 'yeS' to freedom living in the community that'S all about lifeStyle Discover PritcharD Farm southlanDs village For Qualico Communities 8 Parade of Homes Spring 2015

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