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Welcome to the 2014 Spring Parade of Homes, the largest and best Parade of Homes anywhere in Canada. The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association is proud to present this year’s version of our annual showcase of new homes. We all get excited in March because it means that spring and warmer weather are getting closer. We’ve been waiting for the opportunity to get out after a long winter and the various new neighbourhoods throughout our city and province come to life with these fabulous new homes. What better way to get rid of those winter blues? We are proud and delighted to showcase 36 different builders who will be presenting 122 homes in 31 unique and different neighbourhoods. These selections represent the absolute best in design and construction in Manitoba and, for that matter, Canada. The skilled crafts- manship that goes into each new home will be evident during your visit. We take great pride in the statement that Manitoba new homes are the best built homes in the country. MHBA member builders appreciate the importance of your decision to purchase a new home. That is why they encourage Parade visitors to look carefully at each detail, talk to the sales agents and return for additional visits. Our builders want to ensure that you are matched with the home that is perfect for your life situation and family for years to come. We believe that this year’s selection of new homes offers the right design and the right location for everyone. Be sure to visit as many homes as possible to take full advantage of the Parade. Manitoba’s new home construction industry is strong and vibrant. MHBA member builders and suppli- ers keep abreast of the latest technology, trends and techniques to ensure that your new home offers affordability, quality and choice. There has never been a better time to purchase a new home. Enjoy the 2014 Spring Parade of Homes and thank you for visiting. The 2014 Spring Parade of Homes Has Arrived
Mike Moore, President – Manitoba Home Builders’ Association
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By Holli Moncrieff – Photos courtesy of Artista Homes
Forget spring cleaning — this is the season for a full home makeover. The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2014 Spring Parade of Homes, on March 1-23, is just the ticket for scoping out all the latest trends and innovations in home design and decor. With 122 show homes from 36 builders in 31 communities, there’s no shortage of inspiration. “Even though the Parade of Homes is about new homes, we know a lot of people go to get ideas for their existing homes,” MHBA president Mike Moore says. “If there’s ever a time people are thinking of their homes, this is it.” Already the largest and most well-attended Parades in Canada, Manitoba’s two annual events are growing all the time. In fact, last fall’s Parade saw a record number of entries with 131 show homes. “The selection has never been better. The variety of builders you can choose from is extensive,” Moore says. You can also choose the winners in the Spring Parade through an online voting system. See all the details on page 97. Recent trends include more built-in flexibility in show homes, including lower levels that are designed as fully functional living spaces.
Alelí Estrada Darcy Finley Brian Gould Marianne Helm Jim Todd Photography Printing Quantum Graphics MHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Glenda Sobie, Chair Ventura Custom Homes John Daniels, Past Chair Qualico Jason Jaquet, 1st Vice Chair Randall Homes Brian Arnold, 2nd Vice Chair Trikor Builders John Lund, Secretary-Treasurer Steinbach Credit Union Spencer Curtis, Director Hilton Homes
‘Even though the Parade of Homes is about new homes, we know a lot of people go to get ideas for their existing homes’
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>> Home builders and interior designers are always on top of the latest trends and innovations, but good design still ad- heres to the principle that form follows function. Every home should be beautiful; fully functional and well-or- ganized; green and maintenance-free. It’s easier if the house does the work for you, says realtor and builder Lori Thorstein- son, of Loren Realty and Parkhill Homes. “Our lives are busy,” she says. “The less time we have to spend getting organized and cleaning up, the better it is.”
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‘What I’ve seen that’s new and continuing in 2014 is the Smart Homes with the stereo systems, the lights — everything — all operating off of the iPad’
common — their seamless look is at- tractive and they’re practical for peo- ple who plan to live in their home well into their retirement years. Thorsteinson says floating vanities, wall-mounted taps and toilets and free-standing bathtubs are popular, as are tiled showers, especially with glass tiles. And Fenwick adds that we’re going to see more floating storage in bathrooms, with sinks pulled out about six inches from the wall to cre- ate a ledge for toiletries. In other rooms, people are leaning to- ward opening up their spaces so activ- ities can flow from one area to another Thorsteinson says younger homeown- ers are eliminating the formal dining room and opting for larger nook ex- tensions. Instead of separate dining, living and family rooms, spaces are being combined into a larger, more relaxed great room. Fenwick says homeowners are more relaxed about decorating, too. “The biggest thing for 2014 is people want their homes to be comfortable, especially when they’re with family and friends entertaining.”
more the price comes down. These days you can program your life, your home, everything. It’s amazing. And it talks to you. I go into our show home and it tells me the front door is open! It is very cool.” Bathrooms, particularly master bed- room en suites, are incorporating heated tile floors that can be turned on and off as needed. And mirror TVs — attractively framed sets that are indistinguishable from mirrors until they’re turned on — are showing up in bathrooms as well as living rooms. Lynne Fenwick, of Fenwick & Co. Inte- rior Design, says TVs are even being integrated into medicine cabinets. And homeowners are adding more drama in the bathroom with black faucets, tubs and tile. Black-and-white combinations are hot this year, and there’s a trend toward matte tile in pale, neutral shades. “We’re still seeing the white bath- rooms, but with a little more charac- ter,” Fenwick says. “So you’re seeing neutral matte tiles with the floor tiles going up the wall that makes the room look larger.” Curbless showers are becoming more
Smart storage space is a priority in new homes. Pantries have become standard in kitchens. Walk-in closets in master bed- rooms have more built-in systems and roomy broom closets are a plus in laundry rooms, which are often on the main floor or second floor for added convenience. There’s a lot of thought going into large laundry/mudroom combinations, es- pecially coming in off the garage. Some families are adding individual lockers for their childrens’ belongings, along with side-by-side appliances and extra coun- ter space that includes a place to set down groceries. “I hear this over and over: ‘I don’t want to have to walk all the way across the house to my kitchen.’ We’re also doing a lot of stairs from the garage directly into the basement for those teenagers that have the big sports bags,”Thorsteinson says. Homeowners are also using the latest smart technology to help save steps. “What I’ve seen that’s new and continu- ing in 2014 is the Smart Homes with the stereo systems, the lights — everything — all operating off of the iPad,”Thorstein- son says. “When it was first introduced, it was very expensive, but the more popular it is the
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“You’re seeing a lot of that kind of deeper, denim-look blue as well. Turquoise is a new hot colour too. And softer tones are in, but if you really want to make a statement, it’s black and white and geometrics.” Thorsteinson says earth tones and colours from nature are still very popular, as are features made with natural elements. “Stone and wood are front and centre in interiors with feature walls carrying some importance. And at the same time, every- thing feels more simplistic, believe it or not.” Master bedrooms are spacious and often incorporate a seating area large enough for a settee or a couple of chairs for reading. And textures are changing in upholstery and draperies. “Cowhides! They’re coming off the floor and onto furniture,” Fenwick says. “I don’t know if we’re ready for that one but it’s definitely a trend. Corduroy upholstery is really in right now. The textures are getting heavier on upholstery, but getting lighter on the windows. We’re getting away from the heavy drapes and into light, light coverings on the windows — either just roller shades or sheers. Acrylic furniture is on its way back, too. “We’re using the acrylic ghost chair in the new HSC Lottery house. I think it’s a way to blend the traditional with contem- porary. You’re going to see it in chairs, cocktail tables and din- ing room tables.” For special features, Fenwick says built-in wine cabinets are gaining ground, and sleek linear ribbon fireplaces are a hot, clean look. “I think the words to describe the new trends are relaxed and unpretentious. We want things to be simple to allow our minds to de-clutter when we come home. I think that peoples’ lives are complex and when they come home they want simplicity.”
Although the kitchen is central in the open- concept home, all the kitchen business isn’t out in the open — microwaves are tucked into their own drawers and fridges are camouflaged to match cabinetry. Fenwick says there’s a shift from granite to man- ufactured quartz countertops, which are more heat resistant. They can also guarantee unifor-
mity, something granite can’t always do. Quartz counter- tops may incorporate inserts of natural stone as a feature, and backsplashes are com- ing under the influence of Moroccan or Turkish design, with lots of colour, creating a wow factor. “And you’re seeing the op- posite where it’s pared right down. That’s the Scandina- vian influence where it’s very simple and sleek,” Fenwick says. On the colour scale, Pan- tone’s colour of the year is Ra- diant Orchid — purple to you — and Fenwick says there’s a
‘I think the words to describe the new trends are relaxed and unpretentious. We want things to be simple to allow our minds to de-clutter when we come home’
trend toward subtle glamour. “It’s almost as if the colours are filtered through smoke and sunlight. Then, with a feature, you can add that hit or a pop of colour like say, an acid yellow,” she says.
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Featured Attractions Home builders are pushing the design envelope
By Todd Lewys – with files from Wendy King – Hilton Homes photos by Brian Gould
Southwest Community Spotlight
SouthWest Neighbourhoods: Brandon
Bridgwater Forest Bridgwater Lakes Charleswood Oak Bluff West Seasons of Tuxedo South Pointe St. Norbert
Hilton Homes – 179 Lake Bend Road
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>> The perfect house is always just around the corner. Home builders are constantly tinkering with designs, aiming to bring fashion, function and innovation together in one neat package.
‘A home has to be livable for people to enjoy living in it day in and day out. It’s simply no good if a different idea isn’t practical’
“As good as a certain design can be, it can always be better,” says Huntington Homes’ Rob Swan. “We’re always looking at inno- vative ways to improve those designs.” You’ll see plenty of creativity in show homes from more than a dozen builders in the neighbour- ing communities of Bridgwater Lakes and South Pointe. For example, Huntington Homes incorporated stainless-steel and glass vertical-lift European cabi- nets in its show home at 192 Lake Bend Rd. “To open it, you just have to touch its bottom edge. To close it, you
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PANTONE Warm Grey 6 simply touch a switch on the cabinet’s inside edge. We put it in the home because it’s a cool product. Of course it looks great, but just as important, the doors open up and out of the way. That gives you the best of both worlds – style and function,” Swan says. “You always have to contemplate an idea’s function- ality. Even though something might look good, that doesn’t mean a thing if it doesn’t work well in real life,” he says. “A home has to be livable for people to enjoy living in it day in and day out. It’s simply no good if a different idea isn’t practical.” 100 K
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Featured Attractions Cont’d from page 11 In some cases, a builder might design an entire house around a special focal point. At 316 Eagleview Rd., Hilton Custom Homes essentially built a 1,751-square-foot, two- storey house around a staircase. “The home’s main level is very spacious and flows extremely well due to the positioning of the staircase, which not only provides a fresh, unique look, but also frees up livable space,” says Hilton’s Spencer Curtis. “Basically, we started with an angled stair- case in the centre portion of the home and then mirrored it with an angled kitchen. From there, we surrounded it with differ- ent elements. Again, we did something dif- ferent by placing the family room up front, rather than at the rear of the home. We then put in separate entrances to the kitchen and the great room to create a unique look and enhance traffic flow.” The plan was capped off with an extra-large dining area to offer flexibility for growing families. “If the family’s kids were younger, they could use it as a dinette area and put in a smaller table, freeing up space for a play area. Once the kids got older, it could eas- ily be converted back into a dining room for entertaining,” Curtis says. The foyer at Hiltons’ newest show home at 179 Lake Bend Rd. is another example of outside-the-box thinking. “Our goal was to make a statement the mo- ment you entered the home, so we placed a waffle ceiling overhead,” Curtis says. “It worked – everyone who viewed the home said it made for a dramatic entrance; that was exactly the feedback we were looking for.” Innovation was also the theme at Gino’s Homes’ 2,556-square-foot show home at 180 Lake Bend Rd., which has a host of novel – yet practical – features. “It’s a home that’s chock full of cool design features,” says Gino’s sales representative Phil Mosher.
Discovery Homes – 167 Lake Bend Road
“For dramatic effect, you get a foyer and family room that were placed beneath two-storey-high ceilings. Then a butler’s pantry with sink, full-size fridge and wine cooler was placed between the kitchen and dining room to create a central station that’s ideal to entertain from. The layout in this home is phenomenal.” Nearby, Discovery Homes’ bungalow at 167 Lake Bend Rd. has been drawing raves for a charming exterior that includes convincing imitation-wood garage doors in walnut from Creative Door Services.
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“Since we’ve had them in our show home a large number of customers are asking about them and are putting them in,” says Discovery’s Joshua Rist. The home also features steel-beam construc- tion to reduce the number of posts needed in the lower level, which makes the space more flexible. A curved feature wall and large win- dows further enhance the spacious design. Artista Homes’ show home at 168 Lake Bend Rd. has a massive wine rack with 10-foot glass doors near the entry, along with 20-foot ceilings in the great room and a unique take on the man cave in a home theatre on the lower level. “It’s an actual cave, and we used a pretty unique construction system on the wall to create the look,” says Artista’s Frank Cotroneo. “It has a built-in saltwater fish tank and a bar ledge all created out of the same material.” Maric Homes explored new ways to play with light and space at its South Pointe show home at 28 Waterstone Dr. Along with floor-to-ceiling glass at the front and rear, the home has a glass- floor catwalk that lets light flow between the first and second floors. Featured Attractions Cont’d from page 12
Hilton Homes’ Curtis says that as design continues to evolve, his team is focusing on two areas. “First, there’s the need to get a design’s proportions worked out properly. Second, we then have to put in the features that make a home more than just a functional box,” he says. “Our job is to create designs that make people love their homes, but those designs need to have a good balance between innovation and function to work properly.”
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Room to Grow Builders cater to large families in Amber Trails
Northwest Community Spotlight
By Todd Lewys – Gino’s Homes photo by Darcy Finley Ventura Homes photos by Alelí Estrada
Gino’s Homes – 34 Amber Trail
>> Home builders are tailoring designs to suit the needs of extended families in Amber Trails. The northwest Winnipeg community appeals to nuclear families as well as multi-generational families who share a single home. Consequently, home designs must have built-in flexibility to allow for lots of elbow room and a variety of spaces that offer privacy on every level. In order to provide the separation families need, most homes are cab-overs and two-storey hous- es, says Ventura Custom Homes’ sales representa- tive Dave Brownrigg. “With lots ranging in width from 40 to 44 feet, that’s not surprising, because those homes just fit better on the lot. But more than that, those types of homes provide more flexibility to be modified to meet a family’s needs,” Brownrigg says.
‘Home designs must have built-in flexibility to allow for lots of elbow room’
NorthWest Neighbourhoods: Amber Trails Headingley – Deer Pointe MacBeth Landing The Oaks Country Estates Stonewall – Stone Ridge Meadows North Pointe
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Broadview Homes sales representative Terry Musick says homes must be spacious and flexible to meet families’ needs, espe- cially those of multi-generational families. “I’ve been selling homes in Amber Trails for almost 10 years, and I’ve sold a lot of homes that have four, five even six bedrooms,” Musick says. “The demand for more rooms, separate entrances into basements for ex- tended family, basement development and even granny suites has driven the need for us to be more innovative with our designs.” Subtle yet significant modifications to Broadview’s Monticello model, a two-sto- rey show home at 22 Rockmore Rd., have made it a popular choice.
Ventura Homes – 14 Rockmore Road
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Designs are gravitating away from traditional dining rooms to great-room designs because the more open great-room designs simply work that much better for families.” Brownrigg says Ventura’s show home at 14 Rockmore Rd. has resonated with buyers for the same reason. The 1,683-square-foot Au- rora II-13 model’s cab-over design was modi- fied to increase the feeling of spaciousness. An 18-foot vaulted ceiling allows more natu- ral light to flow through the main floor and makes the master bedroom — perched up seven steps from the main floor — more of a lookout point. “It’s wide open right from the front entry — the great room is huge and expansive, and is open from wall to wall. There’s a flex room at the front, a kitchen with massive island with built-in sink, and dinette area that’s been can- tilevered out to create even more space to work with,” he says. “With features like coffee- stained maple cabinets and a gas fireplace, it’s a functional, livable area that families love to spend time in.” As well, steel-beam construction creates more flexibility and adds an extra 1,000 square feet of open space on the lower level. “It’s an option that works well for both young families and multi-generational families, and has been something that’s been very popu- lar with multi-generational families over the past three to four years. It just gives them more space to work with — space that’s eas- ier to configure to meet their needs,” Brown- rigg says. Steel beams are also a feature of the Gino’s Homes show home at 34 Amber Trail, another two-storey open-concept gem with two din- ing areas, three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. And houses from Kensington Homes, Silverton Homes, Randall Homes, Sterling Homes and A&S Homes are built to deliver space and flexible functionality throughout the Genstar development. Small wonder that big families continue to gravitate to Amber Trails, a cutting-edge community that offers a beautiful setting and innovative homes at a great value.
Ventura Homes – 14 Rockmore Road
“At over 2,200 square feet, it’s a home that works well for bigger families, but we’re aware that big families are always look- ing for more distinct, usable spaces. With that in mind, our designers tweaked the four-bedroom floor plan by adding a study nook to the second floor,” Musick says. The nook adds two benefits — it provides a functional area for family activities and gives the second floor a more spacious feel. To make the home even more livable, the main floor was designed to maximize traf- fic flow, incorporating an open plan with no obstructions. “The dining area is essentially an exten- sion of the kitchen, and is actually bigger than what a formal dining room would be.
‘Small wonder that big families
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The Frosts moved in about a year ago and have found Oak Bluff West to be “one big family com- munity.” The kids in the neighbourhood all play together and go to the Oak Bluff School together. Friendliness seems to run deep in Oak Bluff West’s DNA. “We got to know both sets of neighbours be- fore we even moved in,” Frost says and adds that af- ter they moved in, things just got better. “We’ve al- ready had two or three block parties on our street.” As for his work commute, Frost terms it “a quick shot” to his downtown office. “From my door to my parking spot is about half an hour,” he says. Major shopping is just a 10-minute drive away at Kenaston Common, one of the largest retail/ service centres in Winnipeg. Many services are handy right in Oak Bluff with its gas stations, Tim Hortons, restaurants, a Credit Union and a post of- fice. There’s also a recreation centre with an indoor hockey rink, a Seniors’ Club, baseball diamonds and a soccer pitch. In addition to the elementary school, there’s a nursery school and easy access to high schools on the western edge of Winnipeg. There are six other builders at work in Oak Bluff West: Ventura, Paradigm, Sterling, Artista, Parkhill and Randall. All six will have show homes in the Spring Parade. “Randall’s building townhomes that knit very well into the neighbourhood,” observes Eric Vogan of Qualico Communities. He adds that all of the builders are going beyond the requirements of the architectural standards to produce homes well suited to the nature of Oak Buff West. “The community has a relaxed feel. The lots are big, generally 75 feet on average.” He reports that 90 houses are underway; the start of what will be approximately 900 more, which has the potential to renew the community’s heritage for active par- ticipation in local life. Further, Vogan reports that the province plans to relocate the intersection of Highway 3 and the Pe- rimeter so that it no longer bisects the community. “Instead of a highway as a main street, it will have a community-oriented, pedestrian-friendly town centre.” As well, Qualico Communities is seeking approval this year to extend Bur Oak Boulevard to the school and will then expand the trail network and wet- lands. Oak Bluff West promises to just keep growing bet- ter. According to happy resident Brian Frost, there’s a real sense of community here “that you just don’t get anywhere else.”
Prairie Promise Oak Bluff West’s New Homes Have Family Appeal
by Lynne Mustard for Qualico Communities
>> With a growing family and a small, older home in Charleswood, Brian and Tiffany Frost had a decision to make: Should they buy another older home and renovate or custom-build a new home that would be just right for them? Randy Somerville of Somerville Design Homes convinced them to custom-build in Oak Bluff West. In hindsight, Brian Frost now says, “It was definitely a better approach for us. We would have struggled to find a ‘used house’ and make it work for us. The floor plan of our new home is just what we wanted, with the spaces we need. We love it!” Their new home is a stylish 1,500-square-foot, three-bed, two-bath bungalow with a two-car garage. Frost’s favourite feature is their large, open kitchen and living room where they spend most of their time, relaxing and entertaining. They chose affordable Oak Bluff West for many reasons: Family, location, large lots at good prices compared to the city, and the benefits of being beyond the city limits. Lo- cated just past the Perimeter, where McGillivray meets Highway 2, this new residential neighbourhood on the western edge of Oak Bluff is proving very popular.
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“We’re seeing a lot of new designs in walkout basements. It’s becoming more common to have a designated space added in the basements that’s customized for fitness,” Moore says. “Builders are also pre-wiring areas of the house so the owners will be able to listen to music in those rooms. The builders are leaving you with endless possibilities. If you decide to do these things in the future, you can.” Along with unique single-family homes, the Parade features several multi-family dwellings, including apartment-style, townhome and bare land condominiums. That diversity carries over to the location options in new and established communities in Winnipeg, Steinbach, Brandon and other areas. “In some communities, there are acreage opportunities, which some people will find appealing. People grew up in certain neighbourhoods and they want to live close to those Inspired for SPring Cont’d from page 4
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‘In some communities, there are acreage opportunities, which some people will find appealing.’
And in Manitoba, the price is right. While new housing prices have been rising by about 4% each year, the average Winnipeg home still costs $30,000 less than it would in Regina, and $60,000 less than it would in Saskatoon. Mortgages are affordable as well, and Moore doesn’t see this changing any time soon. “Interest rates are not projected to go up. It’s not even on the horizon,” he says. “It’s still a great time to buy a new home. We have affordable prices, mortgage rates are remaining solid — there truly is a home for everyone in the Parade.” For more information about the 2014 Spring Parade of Homes and member builders, visit www.homebuilders.mb.ca .
Grand Opening The Woods at Creekbend “Housing starts in 2013 were higher than 2012, which were higher than 2011. We had another great year,” Moore says. “The market can’t go up forever, but even if the market slows down by 10%, we’d have the third-best year in 25 years — that’s not bad.” Manitoba isn’t as vulnerable to the housing market slowdowns that have affected larger centres like Vancouver and Toronto, he adds. “We’re not a province of risk takers. Our speculation is the show homes. We never jump big, we never fall far — you can plan long-term here,” he says. “We’re the only province that didn’t officially experience a recession in 2009, and that’s partly thanks to our diversified economy.”
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Our Doors are Always Open >> The show goes on after the Spring Parade of Homes. With 122 show homes in the Parade, it can be a challenge to visit every home you want to see. You’ll find the greatest variety of show homes during the Parade, and the hours are convenient for visiting multiple homes. But remember, show homes are open year-round in communities in Winnipeg and other areas. If you’re interested in a particular builder, call or visit the company website to find show home locations any time. Most show homes are open at specified hours and they’re also available for viewing by appointment. Visit the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association website at www.homebuilders.mb.ca to find a list of member builders.
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Living Large in La Salle Convenient, AffordablE, Country Living only 10 minutes from Waverley West For Parade of Homes
>> If you’re looking to put roots down in a vibrant new community and haven’t consid- ered La Salle, you should. Why? Simple: It offers something neighbourhoods such as Bridg- water Lakes/Forest and South Pointe can’t — close proximity to the city plus a relaxing coun- try atmosphere. “La Salle is 10 minutes past Wa- verley West, and six to eight min- utes down Highway 330 off the Perimeter Highway,” said Ventura Land Company’s Tim Comack. “It’s a great location. You can ac- cess key amenities in the city’s south end in under 15 minutes. Then, after a quick commute home, you can enjoy the quiet and wide open spaces that come with country living. It’s a hard combination to beat.” There are many reasons why La Salle, Manitoba is a great place to buy. First, you can choose from fully serviced lots in distinct areas such as Kingswood South and Prairie View Lakes. Buyers will not only be able to build on a mon- strous lot, but they can pick a golf course, prairie, forest, park or lake view to wake up to each and ev-
ery day. Second, those oversized lots are more affordable than smaller city lots, said Comack. “Lots start at $91,000 plus GST and measure from 70 feet to 110 feet wide and 140 feet to 400 feet deep. It’s your choice. Prop- erty taxes in La Salle are also sig- nificantly less than in the city.” Combine the quick commute to the city with the huge lots and the relaxing country ambience, and La Salle is the ideal spot for families looking for a community that offers a safe , active lifestyle. “Amenities such as a brand new recreation complex (gym, multi- purpose rooms, fitness centre, new soccer and football fields, baseball diamonds and a hockey rink next to a revitalized curling rink) are going to make the area an even more dynamic place to call home. We’ve also donated a huge sum of money towards programs and services to ensure that there are plenty of activities to choose from, no matter what season,” he said. “So there’s plen- ty to do there now!” Meanwhile, existing amenities such as a Co-Op gas station, Li- quor Mart, Credit Union, grocery
store, restaurants and family-run day-care services provide the local services residents need to minimize trips into the city. “Those amenities are only going to increase as the town grows,” added Comack. “As great a place as La Salle is now, it’s going to get even better in the future. The town is perfectly poised for con- tinued growth.” With custom home builders such as Ventura, Gino’s, Discovery, Para- digm, Pageantry, Oakley and Morri- son, home buyers can rest assured they’ll get the exact home they want — on a lot they can choose themselves if they so desire. “Select lots will be available for private purchase, enabling buy- ers to choose their specific lot and builder,” said Comack. “How- ever, the real value will be in building with our participating builders, who buy lots at an even more competitive price and pass the savings on to the consumer. We offer flexibility, affordabil- ity and a variety of options for the buyer to build their dream home, making La Salle the ideal place for everyone who wants to live there.”
Either way, consumers stand to own a home that gives them maximum value for their home- buying dollar. “No matter where you build in La Salle you’ll get more bang for your buck than if you bought in Waverley West or the Oak Bluff area. There will be more space in and out, with extra-large yards and more privacy for your family. And the prairie vistas, sunsets, mature forest, lakes, walking trails — and, of course, the La Salle River – will be a joy to come home to.” Those looking for more afford- able housing options also have Prairie View Place to look for- ward to, concluded Comack. “We have plans in place to construct some really thrilling condominium-style projects to meet the needs of young fami- lies, retiring empty-nesters and local residents who are looking for a more carefree lifestyle in a great community like La Salle.”
For more information on La Salle Living, visit www.ventura.mb.ca/land or call (204) 942-7744 .
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Southwest
Size Matters Bigger lots open up options in roomy Oak Bluff West
By Wendy King – Sterling Homes photos by Darcy Finley – Artista Homes photos courtesy of Artista Homes
Sterling Homes – 33 Casselman Crescent
>> Homeowners have plenty of room to spread their wings in Oak Bluff West. Lot sizes start at 70 feet, with 10-foot side yards in the com- munity just southwest of Winnipeg — and builders are making the most of generous sizes. Sterling Homes’ show home at 33 Casselman Cres. was de-
signed specifically for its country setting, with lots of space and big, tall windows, says sales representative Joanne Olson. “You enjoy the benefit of having the windows on all sides more than in the city because you have at least 20 feet separating you from your neighbours. When you’re looking out a window at the side of the house you’re not looking directly into a wall,”she says.
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Southwest Community Spotlight
Artista Homes – 30 Casselman Crescent
The bungalow is showing as a two-bedroom home with an open of- fice just inside the front entrance, but the office wall can be restored to create a third bedroom. A formal dining room off the foyer is one of two dining areas ad- jacent to the central kitchen. An eating nook on the opposite side opens on to a covered deck at the rear of the house and flows into the great room. “What is nice about the kitchen is you can talk to people when you’re cooking or entertaining friends. You can look at the fireplace and be part of the action,” Olson says. Oversized backsplash tiles add character, rising to the ceiling above a contemporary hood fan, and white cabinetry and white quartz countertops along the back wall contrast with grey cabinets and a charcoal quartz countertop on the island, which has a built-in mi- crowave. “There is also a contemporary all-in-one stove/range. And at the fridge wall, instead of just a fridge opening we have a fridge-freez- er,” Olson says. A stairway directly off the kitchen leads to the lower level, which has high ceilings and steel-beam construction to give owners flexible finishing options. Instead of a stub wall, the stairwell is enclosed by custom-stained maple panels with glass inserts. There’s more ma- ple and glass in the entertainment unit flanking the fireplace and hardwood flooring pulls the look together. Cont’d on page 43
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Northwest
Modern Masterpiece This house is a work of art in Headingley
By Wendy King – Photos courtesy of Artista Homes
Northwest Community Spotlight
Artista Homes – 52 Deer Pointe Drive
>> Artista Homes has been building unique hous- es for the custom luxury market in and around Winnipeg for more than 11 years. But if there’s one
NorthWest Neighbourhoods: Amber Trails Headingley – Deer Pointe MacBeth Landing The Oaks Country Estates Stonewall – Stone Ridge Meadows North Pointe
house that knocks it out of the ballpark, it’s the company’s stunning showpiece in Deer Pointe Park. “It’s a wonderful little community tucked away just minutes from the Pe- rimeter, with substantial lots that are surrounded by man-made lakes and parks,” says Frank Cotroneo, one of Ar-
‘Substantial lots that are surrounded by man-made lakes and parks’
tista’s owners. “Deer Pointe Park backs out on to Breezy Bend Golf Course, and we are building on walkout basement lots, which is pretty rare in Headingley, making it a one-of-a-kind community that you’re probably not going to see again. And the Artista home is located on one of the most unique lots on the develop- ment. It’s actually surrounded by water front, back and sides.”
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‘It’s got an eight-foot fireplace and we’ve done some of the feature walls with decorative concrete.’
All the bathrooms feature upgraded Kohl fixtures. The master en suite has a tiled shower with dual body-spray systems and rainheads, dual vanities and a built-in televi- sion. There’s a floor-to-ceiling glass partition between the en suite and the huge master bedroom, which has its own fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet with a second level for shoes and purses and a private balcony. The smaller bedrooms are on the second floor so children or guests have their own separate area. They also have their own bathrooms, along with access to a second-sto- rey balcony that the surrounds the home. Naturally, there’s a three-car garage and a mudroom out- fitted with low-maintenance ceramic tiles — a practical feature that extends to the laundry room and spacious foyer. Heading to the lower level, you’ll find a cavernous cus- tom-built Mediterranean wine cellar with its own gate and a dedicated temperature-control system. Nearby is an open-concept home theatre room. Cont’d on page 34
With 5,500 square feet of living space on multiple levels, the house at 52 Deer Pointe Dr. is a must-see during the Spring Parade of Homes. Blending con- temporary and traditional elements, it incorporates natural stone, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings clad with pine and more special features than a mul- tiplex. “When you walk in the oversized double front doors, there is a raised section that takes you up into your great-room area. It’s got an eight-foot fireplace and we’ve done some of the feature walls with decora- tive concrete. Then you move through to the open- concept kitchen with maple cabinets and a 10-foot island with quartz countertops throughout,” Cotro- neo says. The great room, four-season sunroom and master bedroom on the main floor overlook the backyard and golf course, and huge windows throughout the house are strategically located to offer views of water features — either lakes or pools.
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