The same advantages can be found in Oak Bluff West.
Cotroneo says the community is literally on Winnipeg's
doorstep, but it too offers peace and quiet, along with
elbow room.
"A typical lot in the city might be 50 feet wide where in
Oak Bluff you are looking at 70 feet plus," he says. "In Oak
Bluff, you can really spread out with a bungalow." And
you can do it in a stylish model that retains elements
that are popular in all Artista homes, such as large win-
dows and stone features.
Jeff Baertson, a partner at Paradigm Homes, says home
design in Oak Bluff West is all about bringing the out-
doors in.
"The way we do that is to spread the house out and have
lots of windows across the back," says Baertson.
"In the city you might not have the option to maximize
those large windows and have all the natural light that
you get in a rural setting."
larger lots allow for more stately looking homes, which
lend themselves to open concepts with efficient use of
floor space, and Baertson is seeing unique designs with
lots of character and curb appeal.
Oak Bluff West is only about a 10 minute drive from Ke-
naston Commons and 15 minutes around the Perimeter
to St. vital Centre, he adds.
"Every client we've built for has commented on how
peaceful it is out there and how nice it is to sit on the
deck and enjoy the privacy and the quiet of the rural
atmosphere."
'Every client we've built for has commented on
how peaceful it is out there and how nice it is
to sit on the deck and enjoy the privacy and
the quiet of the rural atmosphere'
Photos: 40 Fourth Street, La Salle – Ventura Homes
PHOTO: MArIAnnE HElM
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