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Randall Homes' The Atwood Lane show home at 68 Danakas Dr. in the Transcona pocket community of Atwood Square is a perfect example of an affordable new home in an es- tablished area. "Townhomes are becoming very popular because there isn't much in that price point. There's been a void — in Winnipeg especial- ly — for new homes between $280,000 to $320,000," says RE/MAX Executives sales repre- sentative Sabie Brar. He notes that heating costs are reduced be- cause only two walls are exposed to the elements, and The At- wood Lane location is close to the Regent Avenue shopping and entertainment district as well as schools and transit, with convenient access to downtown and the Perimeter Highway. The townhomes come with all the added- value extras, including a detached double garage at the rear. "The show home is done up really nicely," Brar says. "It's got all the higher-end finishes and very up-to-date features." The new 1,297-square-foot two-storey show home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a powder room. The well-appointed kitchen features granite counters on the is- land, stainless steel appliances and glass tile backsplash, and while oversized windows add plenty of light, laminate flooring pro- vides warmth. upstairs, a bonus loft could be converted to a third bedroom, and the base- ment is ready to be developed. Front and rear landscaping includes shrubs, trees and gravel, and the backyard is partially fenced in. Like Fiorillo, Brar is finding that townhomes provide an excellent option for everyone from young families to retirees. "This market wasn't being tapped into for a long time," he says. "People want to buy new homes. For people who are just starting out in their lives or for somebody who is downsizing, this is a per- fect place for you." THE HAPPY MEdIUM Cont'd from page 117 'For people who are just starting out in their lives or for sebody who is downsizing, this is a perfect place for you. Aqua homes — 379 Park west Drive 118 Parade of Homes Spring 2016

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