Parade of Homes | Spring 2020

SPRING 2020

PARADE of HOMES

#PARADEOFHOMESMB

CANADA’S BIGGEST AND BEST PARADE OF HOMES

TOUR OVER 120

NEW HOMES

FEBRUARY 29 – MARCH 22

WINNIPEG AND SURROUNDING AREAS: Monday to Thursday: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday: by appointment only, Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. BRANDON ONLY: Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Genstar has been on the leading edge of community development since the the 1950s, designing communities that enrich lives through their surroundings. Our master planning process guides our commitment to excellence – including environmental stewardship, architectural controls, and value-added amenities – and lays the groundwork for a prosperous community future. In every undertaking, we are dedicated to cultivating spaces that bring families, friends, and individuals together and provide value for all who live and work there. We look forward to carrying this pioneering spirit with us into the future.

PARADE of HOMES SPRING 2020 #PARADEOFHOMESMB FEBRUARY 29 to MARCH 22 , 2020

PRESENTED BY THE MANITOBA HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION

See the latest and greatest in residential building design and construction Putting our Best Foot Forward

WELCOME TO THE 2020 SPRING PARADE OF HOMES. The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association is proud to present our annual exhibition of new homes. With 122 new homes on display this spring, the MHBA showcase remains the largest and best Parade of Homes in Canada. Manitoba’s population continues to grow and people from all over the world have identified our province as a great place to make their home. As our province grows, our communities become more vibrant, more diverse, and more welcoming. Manitoba’s new home construction industry is proud to play an important role in building a stronger Manitoba by building new homes and new communities right across our province. Our 2020 Spring Parade of Homes is a great showcase for our growing province! This year, we are proud to showcase 32 different builders in the Spring Parade. Our Parade show homes provide you with a wide variety of home design choices as well as the finest examples of Manitoba craftsmanship and creativity. As you visit our Parade of Homes show homes, we encourage you to talk to the representative showing the home about unique features and what makes that particular home special. Visiting our Parade homes and talking to sales agents about different options and features will help you to find that perfect fit for you and your family. These show homes represent the best in home design and construction available anywhere in Canada.

In addition to the Spring Parade of Homes magazine, you can also find even more information on the Parade show homes at our new and improved website. Just go to www.homebuilders.mb.ca and click on the “Parade of Homes” section to find all of our Spring Parade of Homes entries. You can also follow the MHBA and Parade of Homes on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for news, fun contests, updates and show home features. Following the Parade, we will be highlighting our Spring Parade award winning homes, so follow us to see if your favourite homes were award winners. Manitoba’s new home construction industry continues to be a strong and important part of our provincial economy. MHBA member builders and suppliers are constantly keeping up to date on the latest technology, trends and building techniques to ensure that your new home offers the highest level of quality available. And there’s no better showcase to see the best that Manitoba’s residential building industry has to offer than the MHBA Parade of Homes! Enjoy the 2020 Spring Parade of Homes and thank you for visiting.

AS OUR PROVINCE GROWS, OUR COMMUNITIES BECOME MORE VIBRANT, MORE DIVERSE, AND MORE WELCOMING.

Lanny McInnes President & CEO Manitoba Home Builders’ Association

SHOW HOME HOURS: Mon-Thur: 3pm-8pm, Sat & Sun: 12pm-6pm, Fri: By appointment only BRANDON ONLY HOURS: Tues & Thur: 5pm-8pm, Sat & Sun: 12pm-6pm

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A NEW GENSTAR COMMUNITY COMING SOON

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PARADE of HOMES SPRING 2020 FEBRUARY 29 – MARCH 22

PUBLISHER Bob Cox EDITOR

Pat St. Germain MANAGER OF NICHE PRODUCTS Barb Borden COVER Winnipeg Free Press DESIGN & COLOUR SERVICES Corinne Ball/Coral Enterprises CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jim Bender Wendy King Todd Lewys Jared Story Pat St. Germain PHOTOGRAPHY Darcy Finley Marianne Helm Numerous Supplied

MHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Carruthers | Chairperson LADCO COMPANY LTD. Tanya Maric | Past Chairperson MARIC HOMES

2020 VISIONS CRUISE CURRENT SHOW HOMES TO SEE ALL THE LATEST LOOKS GINO’S HOMES — 80 SAGE BUSH LANE — THE TRAILS OF WEST ST. PAUL — PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY

Sean Philips | 1st Vice Chair ALL WEATHER WINDOWS

Ralph Oswald | 2nd Vice Chair OSWALD CONSTRUCTION Dave Eggerman | Secretary/Treasurer QUALICO Laurence Rosenberg THE ACCURATE TECHNOLOGY GROUP Ihor Barwinsky GYPSUM DRYWALL INTERIORS LTD. Spencer Curtis

You’ll always find plenty of inspiration and information in the current crop of display homes.

By Pat St. Germain

HILTON HOMES Jared Jacobson J&G HOMES LTD. Scott McKee MCMUNN & YATES Jason Jaquet

>>TOURING THE PARADE of Homes is a rite of spring in southern Manitoba. Whether you’re building a dream home, contemplating a renovation or just checking out the latest trends, you’ll always find plenty of inspiration and information in the current crop of display homes.

RANDALL HOMES Leanne La Riviere STEINBACH CREDIT UNION To advertise in the FALL Issue of PARADE OF HOMES call 204-697-7389 or email Barb.Borden@freepress.mb.ca

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yourhome… yourway

One of the key benefits to buying an MHBA member new built home is that you can choose exactly what you want. Your home… Your way.

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SPEAKING OF KITCHENS, WE’RE STILL SEEING A LOT OF CLASSIC WHITE, GREY AND GREIGE — YES, GREIGE IS OFFICIALLY A THING — BUT BOLD HAS DEFINITELY TAKEN HOLD, WITH METALLICS AND DRAMATIC BLACK FOR WALLS, CABINETRY AND HARDWARE. Trend-watchers will note that traditional brick looks have made a comeback on exteriors and on interior feature walls and fireplaces. And while ultra-glossy cabinetry is in vogue, you’ll find it paired with warming wood accents and flooring in designer kitchens. Speaking of kitchens, we’re still seeing a lot of classic white, grey and greige — yes, greige is officially a thing — but Along with the latest upgrades in energy-efficient mechanical systems and construction techniques, builders are showing what they can do with a surprisingly eclectic range of materials, from natural stone and wood to high-tech composites. bold has definitely taken hold, with metallics and dramatic black for walls, cabinetry and hardware.

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DISTINCTIVE STYLE IN RIDGEWOOD WEST

When Carol and Grant Danielson were choosing a look for the exterior of their custom-built home in RidgeWood West, they had one overriding objective. “I’m a traditionalist in most ways so I wanted a look that was timeless,” Carol says. “If you look at a lot of homes, the patterns repeat, the styles repeat. I didn’t want that. Everything that we chose we wanted to love it forever.” After much deliberation, the Danielsons went with a fusion of new and traditional elements that included Teton Shadow Rock, a manufactured stone with a distinctive texture that complements both contemporary and rustic architectural designs. “In the first year and a half we had so many people ring our doorbell or leave us notes asking if they could take pictures and where we got it from,” Carol says. “We were quite tickled about that.” Three years later, the Danielsons’ home on Peregrine Point hasn’t lost any of its curb appeal, and they’re still happy with one of the easiest decisions they made in the home-building process — choosing a location. RidgeWood West, located in Charleswood, is close to their former home in St. James and is convenient for many of the clients Carol works with in her home-based massage therapy practice. RidgeWood West is also an ideal fit with their aesthetic values. The architectural guidelines for the community were designed to achieve a consistent standard of craftsmanship while encouraging innovative use of materials and styles. Carol says the entire build experience was “phenomenal,” thanks in large part to the relationship she and Grant enjoyed with their builder, Maric Homes.

“We interviewed builders for over a year before we made our decision. It was not a quick, impulsive decision,” she says. Maric Homes has built several homes in RidgeWood West. Peri Maric, vice president of architectural design, says they’ve tried to strike a balance that is rooted in visually familiar elements but also new and progressive components, especially in terms of exterior looks. The current Maric show home at 116 Creemans Crescent is a perfect example of that balance. It features James Hardie cement panels placed vertically and tied together with narrow wooden strips called battens.

Broadview Homes has also built several homes in RidgeWood West. Its current show home at 125 Kestrel Way features a board-and-batten look with vertical panels in the front and acrylic stucco on the sides and rear. Vice president of Broadview Homes, Dave Wooden says these materials are increasingly popular choices because they offer a wide range of colours and increased durability compared to other types of stucco or traditional vinyl siding. “Vinyl used to be more affordable but the price of these alternatives has come down a little bit and it really makes the house stand out,” he says. “Adding coloured PVC window trims are another in-demand feature that can really make your house pop.” Qualico Communities’ design administrator Alaina Saper says encouraging builders to use different materials, colours and exterior designs sets each home apart in RidgeWood West. “There’s still a level of cohesion in terms of quality and design, but it’s not a cookie-cutter approach,” says Saper. “The guidelines allow people to choose things that express their own individuality and aesthetics while maintaining that overall, comprehensive designed look.”

“In the first year and a half we had so many people ring our doorbell or leave us notes asking if they could take pictures and where we got it from.”

“The house is meant to be a very modern take on what a Manitoba cottage would look like. Because of the nearby forest and the west facing, you get some beautiful sunsets. We thought this house would fit in perfectly with that but offered a modern enough contrast that we were able to make a statement with it.”

116 CREEMANS CRESCENT

125 KESTREL WAY

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Come home

to Charleswood Now’s your chance to build a new home in Charleswood, one of Winnipeg’s most treasured neighbourhoods. RidgeWood West is the perfect place to share familiar memories from your younger days and build new ones with your own family.

With a strong sense of community, an abundance of lush forest nearby and quick access to the renowned Harte Trail, it’s easy to fall in love with this new community.

Harte Trail

SHOW HOMES OPEN YEAR-ROUND! To learn more about living in RidgeWood West, contact us at 204.254.9225 or info@ridgewoodwest.com.

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THE PARADE’S 120-PLUS DISPLAY HOMES ARE BASICALLY CATALOGUES FOR MANITOBA’S HOME BUILDERS, AND IF YOU SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE, IT CAN BE REPRODUCED — WITH MODIFICATIONS TAILORED TO YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS — IN THE LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE. If you’re considering a move, there are dozens of prime locations to explore, from Brandon to Selkirk, and Stonewall to Niverville and St. Adolphe. Barely beyond the Perimeter, new developments are taking shape in West St. Paul, East St. Paul, Headingley and La Salle. You’ll find affordable starter homes, luxury walkout bungalows, attached townhomes and condos of every description, with Parade entries in more than 30 communities.

The Parade’s 120-plus display homes are basically catalogues for Manitoba’s home builders, and if you see something you like, it can be reproduced — with modifications tailored to your wants and needs — in the location of your choice.

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CHANCES ARE YOU ALREADY HAVE SOME IDEAS ABOUT WHAT YOUR DREAM HOME WILL LOOK LIKE, BUT CHANCES ARE EVEN BETTER THAT AFTER A PARADE TOUR, YOU’LL WANT TO MAKE A FEW ADDITIONS TO THE PLAN.

Chances are you already have some ideas about what your dream home will look like, but chances are even better that after a Parade tour, you’ll want to make a few additions to the plan. Accessible homes with main-floor bedrooms and bathrooms are increasingly common choices for multi- generational families, and for mature home buyers who plan to age in place. Butler’s pantries and spice kitchens are cool conveniences that keep cooking odours, splatters and food-prep messes away from entertainment zones in open- concept kitchens and great rooms. And big mudrooms with custom storage, dog showers, and durable floors will help you preserve that neat-as-a-pin show-home look. Talk to your builder about your lifestyle, favourite hobbies and plans for the future. They have a lot of experience building dream homes, and it’s a safe bet they have some creative ideas up their sleeves to give you a some truly unique personal space.

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SHOW & TELL Huntington HOMES

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High style and spacious comfort Wow FACTOR the

Photos by Marianne Helm

>> WALK THROUGH the front door of the Huntington Homes show home at 661 Bridge Lake Drive in Bridgwater Trails and the first word that comes to mind is, “Wow.” That’s not so much about the view straight ahead, although it’s a pretty impressive scene, with rift oak hardwood floors leading past a glass-enclosed staircase to a double-sided ribbon fireplace and on to the open kitchen and great room.

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THE WOW FACTOR — Cont’d from page 13

While the luxury bungalow is all about high style and spacious comfort from top to bottom, it’s the unexpected features that pop. The first is the full bath and den / bedroom tucked into a roomy alcove at the front of the house. The large-format Bianco Calacatta polished porcelain floor and wall tiles in the foyer carry over to the bathroom floor and up the wall. Those elegant, marble-look tiles repeat on the fireplace, which extends from floor to ceiling on the main level.

WHILE THE LUXURY BUNGALOW IS ALL ABOUT HIGH STYLE AND SPACIOUS COMFORT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, IT’S THE UNEXPECTED FEATURES THAT POP.

And they reappear on the kitchen backsplash and butler’s pantry, on the lower level wet bar, and in the master en suite. Accessed through another alcove off the great room, the master bedroom delivers more of the wow-factor, with a custom walk-in closet and massive bathroom. Dual back-to- back sinks are separated by a glass partition and mirror, with acres of that porcelain tile on the floor and extending to the top of two walls in the otherwise glass-enclosed shower. Truly spa-inspired, the shower has both rain and hand-held shower heads, along with a mahogany slat floor and a bench, which is coated, naturally, in the porcelain tile.

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EXPAND your LIVING SPACE in OAK BLUFF WEST Jourdain Pajot thinks of himself as an artist — one who gets to work on a very large canvas. Pajot is the owner of Inspired adds some visual interest,” adds Anderson.

When it comes to building a show home in Oak Bluff West, landscaping is a huge consideration for Avanti Custom Homes. “I want to ensure that the landscaping fits well with the design of the home we have built, whether it’s the use of certain trees or larger rocks and elevation changes, so it enhances the exterior of the home,” says Jason Jaquet, vice president of Avanti Custom Homes. Qualico Communities’ design administrator, Alaina Saper says architectural guidelines were designed to give Oak Bluff West a pastoral feel. At the same time, they are meant to enhance features like trails and wetlands, which augment the walkability and liveability of the community. The primary objective of exterior guidelines was to spur creativity, and it’s clear that this objective has been achieved. “You’re seeing a lot of outdoor living style landscaping happening

Landscapes, a local company that does everything from planting trees and shrubs to building retaining walls and patios and designing outdoor living spaces. While no residential job is too big or too small, Pajot enjoys the freedom that comes with wide-open spaces. “The reason why I like working in Oak Bluff West is because of the size of the lots,” he says. “The lots are nice and big, which is really great for a landscaper like myself to get in there to design and create something.” “The front lawns are almost as big as the backyards. It gives you a lot of room to put in a whole bunch of different elements. You can have an area where you can entertain and you can also have an area where you have grass for the dogs or a play structure for the kids.” Sarah Anderson, marketing and community relations manager for Qualico Communities, the developer of Oak Bluff West, says the lot sizes are a major attraction for homeowners. Wider lots — typically 70 to 80 feet — give Oak Bluff West a country feel while providing all kinds of opportunities to customize exterior spaces. “Our builders are enhancing their show homes by putting in a mix of trees and shrubs and getting pretty creative with rock details and house numbers,” she says. “It’s a way to add another element in the front yard. When you have such a big area to work with, it’s nice to add a bit of window dressing, so to speak. It sets the homes apart and

in Oak Bluff West. There are a lot of fire pits, play structures, as well as cooking and entertaining areas. It’s definitely a neighbourhood where people like to be outside to enjoy their evenings and weekends,” Saper says. Incorporating native grasses is a natural landscaping choice, since they’re well suited to Manitoba’s climate and require minimal maintenance. Popular choices in hard surfaces include gabion walls, made up of metal cages or cylinders filled with rocks, and Corten steel, which adds an attractive rust tone to planters, house numbers and other fixtures. Regardless of aesthetics, Pajot says it’s important to consider how the space will be used, whether as an outdoor kitchen, lounge area, playground or all three. “In other developments it’s a little tougher to get this kind of room and still be able to do a variety of things; Oak Bluff West is great for that.”

“I want to ensure that the landscaping fits well with the design of the home we have built, whether it’s the use of certain trees or larger rocks and elevation changes, so it enhances the exterior of the home.”

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LIFE BEYOND THE LIMITS

Leave the rush of the city behind, while all of life’s more urban pursuits are just a stone’s throw away.

Oak Bluff West is a connected community with plenty of room to stretch and grow. Limestone trails wind through naturalized wetlands and prairie grasses – perfect for meeting neighbours, walking your kids to school, or a casual evening stroll. Wider lots give you a deeper yard, increased interior light and a surprising amount of design flexibility. Plus, you’ll get a good deal more for your investment – from excellent lot value to lower property taxes.

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THE WOW FACTOR — Cont’d from page 14

The vanity shows off several other features that repeat throughout the home, including a quartz countertop, rift oak side panel and high-gloss white acrylic Tip-On cabinetry — the smooth fronts don’t need exterior hardware since they open at the touch of a hand. Head back out to the great room and kitchen and there’s more oak framing the wall TV set in the entertainment unit and the high-gloss kitchen cabinetry. Substantial open oak shelves wrap around one end of the kitchen island and make up part of the countertop, and the Tip-On cabinetry extends throughout Cont’d on page 21

Show Homes: 104 Sage Bush Lane, Trails of West St. Paul, 12 Kurelek Cresc, Quarry Ridge Park, Stonewall warkentinhomes.com | 204.667.1297 Building in: Oak Bluff West, Gateway Point, Trails of West St. Paul, Quarry Ridge Park, Countryside Crossing

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Last chance to build! Only a few lots left! bridgwaterneighbourhoods.com

That special moment (when you find your dream home)

YOUR DREAM HOME IS OUT THERE, WE’LL HELP YOU FIND IT.

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OUR SHOW HOMES

THE ASHA 12 Berry Hill Road in Prairie Pointe

4-bedroom | 2-storey 3-bathroom | 2,067 sq. ft.

THE SOLARIS II 375 Willow Creek Rd. in Bridgwater Trails

4-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 2,034 sq. ft.

THE SKYLINE II 575 Blvd De La Seigneurie in Bonavista

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,738 sq. ft.

THE BEAUMONT 80 Skyline Drive in Prairie Pointe

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,735 sq. ft.

THE REMINGTON 275 John Neufeld Cres. in Devonshire Park

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,698 sq. ft.

THE PORTRUSH 38 Bartman Drive in Tourond Creek

3-bedroom | 1-storey 2-bathroom | 1,643 sq. ft.

2-bedroom | Suite 2-bathroom | 1,430 sq. ft.

THE LINK 757 Sterling Lyon Parkway in Tuxedo

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,381 sq. ft.

THE STONEBROOK 625 Blvd De La Seigneurie in Bonavista

3-bedroom | 2-storey 2.5-bathroom | 1,325 sq. ft.

THE EMERALD (DUPLEX) 3 Wheatgrass Lane in Prairie Pointe

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LIVE NEW MEMORIES in the HEART of WEST TRANSCONA

safe and walkable for all. Your furry friends need exercise too, and neighbouring Devonshire Village has an off-leash park they’ll love. Naturalized wetlands in Devonshire Park provide an important wildlife habitat and necessary filtration for storm runoff. The wetland will also diminish the community’s impact on downstream waterways. Nestled in the heart of West Transcona, Devonshire Park is close and connected to everything you need. Both Regent Avenue and Lagimodière Boulevard allow you to stay close to friends and loved ones, while providing access to major transit routes, schools, shopping, and entertainment. Nearby Kildonan Place mall features more than 100 retailers, from clothing stores to restaurants, all within a 5-minute drive (or 30-minute walk!). The Crossroads Station Shopping Centre, just across Regent Avenue from Kildonan Place, offers even more shopping opportunities, including many big-box retailers, restaurants, and other essentials. Live new memories with your family and take the way you live to a new level for years to come in one of Winnipeg’s newest and most vibrant communities. Visit our show homes now! For show home

Devonshire Park lies in a cozy pocket of West Transcona and blends the timeless character of the area with modern community design, low-impact development, and a variety of home options, no matter the size of your family or stage of life. If you’re ready for your “forever home,” then consult with a builder today! “Devonshire Park combines modern design with timeless character and allows you to be close to family and friends, while taking the way you live to the next level.” A tasteful blend of innovative detailing and classic architectural style, Devonshire Park transcends tradition. There are homes in the neighbourhood for a variety of life stages, whether you’re planning to start a family, already have a growing one, or are looking to retire comfortably. Devonshire Park was designed to include active and passive transportation options for you and your family, so you can enjoy a stroll, get your heart rate up with a jog, or get your legs pumping with a delightful neighbourhood bike ride along the interconnected, multi-use pathways. Devonshire Park’s road network has been meticulously designed to allow only local traffic through, making the streets

information, community specifications, maps, and other neighbourhood information, please visit devonshirepark.ca .

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THE WOW FACTOR — Cont’d from page 18

the kitchen and into the cozy butler’s pantry, where it adorns an appliance garage and an abundance of extra cabinets. If you enter the home through the double garage, you’ll pass a main-floor laundry and storage area on the way into the kitchen. The entire space is light and bright, and the airiness is enhanced by an 11-foot tray ceiling in the dining area, large windows overlooking the man- made lake at the rear and the glass doorway to the covered deck, which is adorned with Dec-Tec glass infinity railings.

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There’s a partially covered stone patio below, complete with a fire pit and greenspace for outdoor entertaining. Indoors, the walkout lower level has island seating at the wet bar, outfitted with that glossy cabinetry and decorative oak finishes. Along with a ribbon fireplace, entertainment unit and recreation space, there’s a glass-enclosed gym area.

WITH 1,881 SQ. FT. ON THE MAIN LEVEL, AND ANOTHER 1,424 SQUARE FEET ON THE LOWER LEVEL, THERE’S PLENTY OF LIVING SPACE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

your home… your way

One of the key benefits to buying an MHBA member new built home is that you can choose exactly what you want. Your home... Your way.

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Now is a great time to build!

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Two large bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet, are tucked into a small hallway and separated by another full family bath, and there’s a second laundry room downstairs for added convenience. With 1,881 square feet on the main level, and another 1,424 square feet on the lower level, there’s plenty of living space for family and friends. Fully landscaped, with a stunning wood-and-stone exterior highlighted by a towering covered entrance, the Huntington home — like the other Parade of Homes show homes on the block — has a large driveway with a private access road adjacent to the main street. POH

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CONDOS CHOICE Locations

STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS — 388 PIPELINE ROAD — AMBER TRAILS

IRWIN HOMES — UNIT 1 - 3102 BIRDS HILL ROAD — MONTOUR GARDENS, BIRDS HILL Photos courtesy of Irwin Homes STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS — 388 PIPELINE ROAD — AMBER TRAILS Photos courtesy of StreetSide Developments

MANITOBANS ARE SPOILED FOR CHOICE WHEN IT COMES TO CONDOMINIUMS.

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>> MANITOBANS ARE spoiled for choice when it comes to condominiums. Developers in Brandon, the Pembina Valley, eastern Manitoba and throughout Winnipeg have tailored plans to meet the needs of a wide range of demographics. Young buyers in the market for a starter home in a family-friendly community might look to Ventura Developments’ bare-land condominiums in La Salle. Two-storey craftsman-style homes with private yards and garages at the rear have curb appeal to spare, along with attractive prices. Ten minutes or less from the south Perimeter, the growing community offers housing options from entry-level to empty- nest and everything in between, along with parks and playgrounds, a golf course and plenty of recreational options near the La Salle River. At the other end of the spectrum, baby boomers might want to look in a completely different direction, to Irwin Homes’ Montour Gardens in Birds Hill, just a few minutes north of Winnipeg. Luxury attached bungalows with two-car garages and large decks are close to the centre of town, within walking distance of a supermarket and strip mall, and right across the street from the popular Jonesy’s Restaurant and Lounge. “It’s one of the best locations in East St. Paul if you want to have walkable amenities,” says realtor Rick Jansen, who grew up in Birds Hill. “It’s very unique — and especially unique to East St. Paul — which is why we’ve had really good response from the market.”

Condo developments cover the waterfront

By Pat St. Germain

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THE LOCATION IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO MAKE A QUICK JAUNT TO SHOP IN WINNIPEG, AND FAR ENOUGH FROM CITY LIMITS TO MAKE AN EASY DRIVE TO THE LAKE.

IRWIN HOMES — UNIT 1 - 3102 BIRDS HILL ROAD — MONTOUR GARDENS, BIRDS HILL

Within city limits, StreetSide Developments covers the waterfront, with apartment-style and townhome condominiums in every area of Winnipeg. Pedestrian- friendly neighbourhoods like Bridgwater Centre are attracting buyers to unique townhome and apartment-style condos at 325 Park East Drive and 300 Centre Street, respectively. StreetSide’s Metro condominiums on Hugo Street represent forward-thinking transit-oriented development on the Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor, and Hudson Condominiums and Hudson Townhomes in Devonshire Village provide attractive options for buyers who want to live in Transcona. StreetSide’s newest townhome development, Amber Grove, caters to the growing number of Winnipeggers who want to call Amber Trails home. Located in one of the city’s most diverse neighbourhoods, Amber Grove offers an equally

The development’s 18 units are spread out in five threeplex or fourplex buildings. Starting at 1,340 square feet, all the floor plans have two bedrooms and two baths, including an en suite for the master bedroom, with a main-floor laundry and an option to finish the basement with up to three more bedrooms. Jansen says interest has come predominantly from older buyers who want to downsize, but who don’t want to leave the area. Close to golf courses, Birds Hill Provincial Park and local parks, the location is close enough to make a quick jaunt to shop in Winnipeg, and far enough from city limits to make an easy drive to the lake.

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diverse slate of options, from a bungalow to a three-storey plan. Its two-storey The Birch display model, at 1404-388 Pipeline Rd., won a gold award in the Fall Parade of Homes, and it is a featured entry during the Spring Parade. The bright, open-plan main floor has an attached garage and an enclosed backyard, with a powder room off the hallway. Upstairs, a surprisingly roomy landing opens to a family bathroom, a large master bedroom with en suite overlooking the street and two bedrooms in the rear. A small laundry is plumbed for appliances, and there’s an option to finish the basement with a recreation area plus a fourth bedroom and a third full bathroom.

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Other options include a three-storey plan with attached garage and balcony, as well as one- and two-bedroom two-storey plans with exterior parking. Connected to the man- made lakes, walking and biking paths of Amber Trails, Amber Grove will have its own greenspace with playground. Growing families will appreciate its proximity to École Leila North Community School and the kindergarten to Grade 8 Amber Trails School, and there are plans for a new kindergarten to Grade 5 school with child-care spaces to open this fall on nearby Templeton Avenue.

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system. These systems lower the radon levels inside the home by an average of over 90% by sucking the radon from beneath the foundation and exhausting it directly outdoors. The good news for new home buyers is that the building code now requires a pipe called a “radon rough-in”. This pipe should be visible, sticking up from the floor somewhere in the basement and will make a radon mitigation system easier and more efficient to install. It’s important to understand that this isn’t a complete radon mitigation system, but simply the starting point should one be required. The first step for all home buyers is to test for radon during the first heating season that they’re in their new home! C-NRPP is the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program, which certifies radon professionals – learn more at www.c-nrpp.ca

New home buyers consider almost every aspect of their new build; making decisions to create a new space that truly looks and feels like home. However, there’s one important consideration in any home that can’t be seen or felt, and that’s radon gas. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the soil and can build up to dangerous concentrations inside any home, no matter when it was constructed. Exposure to elevated radon levels is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Since radon is invisible and has no smell or taste, the only way to know the radon level in your home is to test for it. A radon test is simple to do. Just visit www.takeactiononradon.ca to find a list of approved test suppliers, and you can order a test kit and do it yourself. If your radon level is high, it can be lowered by having a C-NRPP certified professional install a radon mitigation

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Are you aware that the National Building Code includes measures that will make a radon mitigation system quieter, more efficient and more effective if testing your new home reveals the presence of high radon? WARNING: These measures don’t fix your radon. Once occupied, EVERY HOME NEEDS TO BE TESTED FOR RADON. If levels are high it means your radon rough-in needs to be activated with an installed fan.

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CHOICE LOCATIONS — Cont’d from page 30

The complex is also close to Seven Oaks General Hospital and Wellness Centre, big- box stores on McPhillips Street and Leila Avenue and the recently expanded Garden City Shopping Centre. Family-friendly and pedestrian-friendly, it’s also, like all StreetSide condos, a pet-friendly development.

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contemporary lines lend an air of serenity to the Maric Homes show home at 643 Bridge Lake Drive in Bridgwater Trails — along with serious elements of style. From the get-go, as you approach the front door under the massive covered porch, the five-bedroom walkout bungalow creates an impression of substance and understated opulence. The eight-foot entry door and a sky-high, grooved rift-oak feature wall in the foyer — directly opposite a wall of concrete blocks — confirm that impression, and deliver a cool surprise: A double-wide closet is hiding behind the oak wall’s eight-foot touch-latch doors.

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All the doors on the main floor are extra tall, scaled up to coordinate with 10-foot ceiling heights, and there are more hidden gems in the great room and kitchen. A huge rift-cut oak panel slides open to reveal the wall-mounted TV set in the great room, and integrated appliances from Fisher & Paykel are disguised behind the oak cabinetry in the kitchen.

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ALL THE DOORS ON THE MAIN FLOOR ARE EXTRA TALL, SCALED UP TO COORDINATE WITH

10-FOOT CEILING HEIGHTS.

A two-drawer dishwasher is stashed in the island, while the fridge is next to the wall oven and built-in espresso maker. Its cabinet has a near-twin on the opposite side of the kitchen, a tall pantry outfitted with interior pullouts. There are more handy pullouts flanking the stove and tucked into the island, providing neat spaces to stow spices and a small trash bin.

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Engineered oak flooring in taupe complements the cabinetry, tyndall stone-clad ribbon fireplace and the lightly veined marble-look countertops that cover the lower cabinets along the back wall and the expansive, four-foot by 10-foot island. Made from eco-friendly composite material called Neolith, the marble look extends to the backsplash and vent-hood cover, and it reappears in all three bathrooms. The first full bath is tucked between two bedrooms at the front of the house, off a short hallway adjacent to the foyer. There’s another family bathroom on the lower level, along with two bedrooms and an entertainment area that’s similar to the one in the great room, complete with a ribbon fireplace in a tyndall-stone box. MODERN CLASSIC — Cont’d from page 39

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