127 Bridlewood Road - Bridgwater Forest

Builder: Maric Homes

Selling Price: $611,438 Plus GST and Land

Type: 2-Storey

 

What a beautiful home starting with the tall wood columns greeting you at the Porch/veranda.

The home is nicely laid out and very functional. The interiorior designer/decorator has done a great job.

This is a home that would suite a professional couple as well as a family.

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1108 Ingersoll Street - Downtown

Builder: Fortune Builders
Selling Price: $189,900 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


There were a couple of factors that set this house apart from the others before even going for a visit. First, it is located in a long established residential neighbourhood and therefore would be uniquely new among older houses. It is essentially an infill project that started from scratch and created a brand new home in an established location. Second, the descriptor of it being a “Zen” home intrigued me.

The new style of thinking did not disappoint. The builder was definitely thinking of 21st century living when he created this home. Green building materials, sustainability and energy efficiency were the orders of the day. The greywater system ensures responsible water useage.

The rooftop deck is a terrific idea that will get lots of use. It is quite spacious and essentially creates a patio or deck that would normally require a larger yard to be placed on the second floor outside the house. Privacy and practicality rule the day here.

Style is not sacrificed due to green here. There is a sense of comfort that can be enjoyed by the entire family.


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91 Brookstone Place - South Pointe

Builder: Hilton Homes
Selling Price: $392,948 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


The dark rich wall in the great room continues the Hilton tradition of creating a feature wall. It has a very elegant appeal to it.

There is a very effective use of space by having the mud room lead to a bathroom that leads to a bedroom.


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79 Brookstone Place - South Pointe

Builder: Gino’s Homes
Selling Price: $460,800 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


This house opens up to the eyes immediately upon entering it. Although certainly a good size, it appears even bigger due to the efficient use of space.

The fully developed basement is adaptable to a variety of activities including bar area, TV room, exercise room and storage.

The Master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet and a very large ensuite featuring a three sided glass shower with a rain shower and hand held and twin sinks.


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83 Brookstone Place - South Pointe

Builder: Randall Homes
Selling Price: $395,705 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


As soon as you enter the body of the home, you see the classic Randall signature wall that is a feature in many of their homes.

The covered deck adds to the amount of outdoor use available.

There is extremely good utilization of pocket doors throughout the house.


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188 Bridgeland Drive South - Bridgwater Forest

Builder: A&S Homes
Selling Price: $336,153 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


This home is a 2-storey with an open concept design. The kitchen has dark cabinets and granite countertops. I love the deck off the kitchen. It makes it handy when you are preparing a meal on your barbecue outdoors. You just step out onto the deck and not have to go any further down any stairs. The one thing that I will really remember about his home is the unique shelving that was designed between the kitchen and the living area. It is made of wood and extends from the ceiling, right to the floor. I can’t really explain it you just have to go see it. The fireplace has nice tile all around it and there is a little nook with cupboards, against a wall near the kitchen. This is a good place for a laptop. I also really like the reading/seating area, with windows providing brightness, located at the top of the stairs. There are three bedrooms. The master bedroom has an ensuite with a walk-in closet located in the bathroom area. Great home for a growing family!


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15 Bridlewood Road - Bridgwater Forest

Builder: Gino's Homes
Selling Price: $400,000 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


I like the way the builder carried over the same tiles throughout the house. The stone backsplash in the kitchen is the same as is on the fireplace. It is called fiddlesticks and is really different than I have seen. The laundry room floor has a similar look to the stone in the kitchen and fireplace. It is great because it is multicoloured and the dirt would be hardly noticeable.

I loved the dark colours of the cupboards in the kitchen which was similar in darkness to the hardwood floors throughout the dining and living areas. The baseboards were also a darker colour against a lighter colour on the walls. It looked very sharp! Usually I see a dark coloured wall against the crisp white colour of the baseboards.

The walk-in closets are a great idea. One for your significant other and one for yourself. No more trying to divide the space in a closet between two people! The double doors into the master bedroom is also a nice touch.

The colours in this home are very earthy and creates a cozy, warm feeling to the home!


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95 Kingfisher Crescent - South Pointe

Builder: A&S Homes
Selling Price: $304,281 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


If you are looking for a home with street appeal then this is it!! As we pulled up we realized this home was special.

Walking up the stairs of this palatial home we were greeted with one of the grandest foyers yet. Once again another home with natural light coming in through the front windows. Event though this is becoming very familiar it really makes a difference to how you perceive the size of the property.

Walking through the foyer we reach a fantastic Great room with a huge entertainment centre with a beautiful ceramic tile fireplace on the left hand wall.

The kitchen is one that I can see would be a pleasure to prepare meals in and includes an eating/dining area, island with extended countertop, raised nook, walk-in pantry, granite countertops and maple cabinetry. There is a sliding door near the pantry that leads you back towards the front of the house where there is a small bathroom and the entrance to the garage. I really like this feature as the distance to the pantry from the car is really short.

As we head upstairs we realize we are yet to see the laundry…..

At the top of the stairs we are greeted by what I would call a reading nook. A nice little spot to read a book maybe?

There are 2 good sized bedrooms with built in robes which are great for hiding all of the kid’s toys and a nice three piece bathroom.

Ah….The laundry. At first we are a little confused as to why a laundry would be upstairs…..After all how would you hang your wet clothes on the clothes line? Coming from Australia the laundry was always downstairs and close to a door. After thinking about it we realize, Of course!!! you can’t hang your washing outside in -40 and we start to feel a bit stupid.

The last part of this tour end with the master bedroom. A great walk in closet is at the entrance to the ensuite which is well equipped with a great soker tub.

I think we would be very comfortable living here.


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65 Brookstone Place - South Pointe

Builder: Sterling Homes
Selling Price: $329,831 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


The Sarasota

Walking through the front entrance of this home you are greeted by a light and open plan living area with high ceilings and large windows.

There is large mudroom off to the right of the living area that allows easy access into the house from the garage.

There is a great fireplace and built in entertainment unit in the great room which would be fantastic for family gatherings.

The raised eating bar in the kitchen and the great Island style bench would make this kitchen a fun place to prepare meals. The pantry is walk in style with a big open bench to the left.

As we go up the stairs we notice the finish on the handrails…..For some reason these really stand out to me. The attention to detail is amazing.

The first set of stairs leads to another really nice living area that would be a great playroom for the kids as it has easy access to the bedrooms. The ceilings are high which once again gives the impression of space. There is another fire place and room for entertainment equipment on the wall.

Continuing on up to the bedrooms we find two bedrooms adjoining a large family friendly bathroom. This is great for families with little ones as it is close to both bedrooms. The spacious master bedroom complete with a really nice ensuite with soaker tub and walk-in closet provide Mum and Dad with a tranquil space of our own.

All things considered this is a great house that any family would be proud to call home!


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102 Lou Peltier Crescent - Kildonan Green

Builder: Kensington Homes
Base Price: $314,900 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


As you walk into 102 Lou Peltier Crescent you have the choice of walking up or down reminiscent of a split level, although this home is quite different. Off to the left of the main entrance is a main floor washer/dryer. Walking up, one notices the high ceilings giving the home a grand feel. To the right is a great dining room with an incredible spacious feel about it. Toward the back of the house, one finds the spacious kitchen and very functional family room both overlooking the backyard. As you go up another level, you begin to realize that this home is special. At the first landing, you come across the master bedroom with great ensuite. Continuing up again, you find two additional bedrooms and a full bath with the hallway overlooking the family room. I really liked the various levels of the house, though the house itself probably has the same number of stairs as any two story, the unique multi-level design really sets it apart. Combined with the high ceilings found through, this is a really unique house that deserves a look.


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98 Lou Peltier Crescent - Kildonan Green

Builder: Randall Homes
Base Price: $285,619 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


The first thing I noticed walking up to 98 Lou Peltier Crescent was the small porch on the front of the house. I like this feature as the house is west facing, allowing for a great vantage point to watch the sunset. Walking in to the house, there is a carpeted dining room off to the left which you walk past to get to the kitchen. The kitchen is very spacious and open to the family room. I particularily like the tiles chosen for the backsplash. The family room is separated from the kitchen by a short, functional shelving unit and is more than large enough for a family to gather around the TV or the fantastic fireplace/mantle setup. Past the family room there is a half bath and laundry facilities on the main floor.

Moving up the carpeted stairs, one finds a nice loft space. I like the idea of upper loft space as it adds an interesting functional element to the upstairs. In many new homes, the loft space can be converted to an extra bedroom during the design phase, but if possible, I would opt for the loft over the additional bedroom. In addition to the loft, this home features three bedrooms including a large master with and equally impressive ensuite. The ensuite in 98 Lou Peltier is considerably larger than what you typically see in many new homes. The upstairs rounds out with two nicely-sized bedrooms and a full bath.

The base is framed and ready to finish. Great use of space and some unique design elements make this a house to consider.


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106 Lou Peltier Crescent - Kildonan Green

Builder: Broadview Homes
Selling Price: $268,720 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


The first thing I noticed walking into 106 Lou Peltier Crescent was the dark brown hardwood floors, so right away I liked the aesthetic. Off to the left of the entrance is a room currently being used as the sales desk but could/would be a nice living room. The home has high, nine foot ceilings which really become apparent when you walk into the open kitchen family room. The ceiling height provides a very spacious feeling to the space. The dark brown kitchen cabinets match the overall aesthetic perfectly. The house is decorated beautifully as well, with well appointed furniture and accessories. The kitchen looks out over a larger than expected backyard – perfectly sized for children.

As one moves upstairs, the hardwood makes way to carpeting. There are four bedrooms including a nice-sized master with full ensuite. The doors to the master bedroom feature glass inlays making for a great look. The three subsequent bedrooms are amply sized and the second floor rounded out by a full bathroom. I really liked the white subway tile used for the bathtub/shower. Great look.

For a house of its size, Broadview Homes has really maximized the space and created a comfortable, open environment that would work extremely well for most families.


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188 Bridgeland Drive South - Bridgwater Forest

Builder: A&S Homes
Selling Price: $336,153 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


The big green bow on the garage tells you this is an A+S home. The always friendly Doug Kliewer is here to greet you and show you this home.

I like the high counter top in the kitchen with the bar stools. This encourages unwinding over a nice bottle of wine and talking while dinner is being prepared.

Take special note of the sitting area at the top of the stairs. This is extremely adaptable to any use you may have.


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15 Bridlewood Road - Bridgwater Forest

Builder: Gino’s Homes
Selling Price: $400,000 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


It was well planned to put the ample Master bedroom and bath on one side of the hall and the other bedrooms across.

The great room in this house is fantastic.


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196 Bridgeland Drive South - Bridgwater Forest

Builder: Signature Homes
Selling Price: $414,813 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


The high ceilings at the entrance give the sense of more room in the house.

The upstairs den is a perfect room for relaxation, reading or television watching. It is set apart by five steps from the bedroom and bathroom. This allows one partner to sleep and the other to stay up a little later and watch the news or read a good book without having to go all the way downstairs.


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168 Bridgeland Drive - Bridgwater Forest

Builder: Sterling Homes
Selling Price: $314,089 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


This home feels very cozy and intimate to me. I think because it is not overly spacious. It is a two-storey home with three bedrooms on the second level. The kitchen is open to the dining area and living room. I love the fact that the island accommodates enough chairs around it for an average size family to eat their meals at. There is no need for a kitchen dinette, but instead, a dining table and chairs. This eliminates the need for the traditional dining room.

The powder room is close to the garage door which is great because your family can use the powder room (main bathroom) when you are busy outside doing yard work, and not have to go through the house with dirty shoes to get to it. I like the fact that the laundry room is next to the kitchen so that you can still mulit-task, (like most of us women do, sorry men!) and put a load of laundry in, while preparing a meal for your family.

The T.V. unit is a dark coloured wood with an alcove that is big enough to accommodate a variety of sizes of televisions. I like that the builder has thought about this. I remember building my home and being stuck with an alcove that is just too small and now I can not purchase a T.V. that is bigger than 30 inches wide.

There are hardwoods throughout the main floor and carpeting on the second level. I noticed that the backsplash in the kitchen is the same one used in the bathroom upstairs. I also loved the window in the walk-in closet for some added light. The walk-in closet is in the bathroom area which also has two sinks and a shower. My favourite thing about this home is the patio off the master bedroom. This can be used for those times when you wake up on a beautiful summer morning and just want to enjoy the sun, sip on your cup of coffee, and relax!


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43 Wood Sage Crescent - Sage Creek

Builder: Gino's Homes
Selling Price: $603,100 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


43 Wood Sage Crescent – A luxury two storey residence.

As I walked up the driveway of this home, I thought, “This paved driveway is nicer than the flooring in my rec room.” I knew once I walked in the front door, I’d be in for a treat.

The entryway had a double door. One can be locked into place and opened as needed. I thought of the baby grand piano that I’d love to own. The hall was open to the second level. A large window above the doorway illuminated the area beautifully.

To the left was an etched glass wall which looked into the large formal dining area. The full length windows in that room added more light to the front of the house. The dark espresso maple columns on either side of the entryway complemented the cappuccino maple hardwood floors.

The large living area directly ahead featured an open ceiling and large floor to ceiling windows on two sides. On one side of the room a very impressive column of cultured stone (floor to ceiling) featured a pass through fireplace and an entertainment wall. To one side of the room, next to the hallway closet, was a media closet. Wiring for this entertainment wall was tucked away in here. Wiring included jacks to built in speakers around the entire house. Some speakers were wall mounted. Some were mounted flush into ceilings along with pot lighting.

On the other side of the pass through fireplace was the spectacular kitchen. It was done with espresso maple cabinetry with stainless appliances and fixtures with a bit of etched glass for good measure. The island was done in a differing wood finish, evidently to brighten the kitchen. I absolutely loved the mosaic backsplashes. Did I mention the large pantry with built in maple shelving? At the back of the kitchen, there was a small informal eating area.

Sliding maple doors separated the eating area from MY favourite room – an all season sunroom! The flooring was luscious – large, textured porcelain tiles! Floor to ceiling windows looked out to the lake. On one side, a door led to the very spacious outdoor deck. The sunroom and deck ran the full length of the back of the house. I’d say the length of the deck was only slightly longer than the sunroom. The deck was covered in some kind of outdoor vinyl which was comfortable to stand on.

And now to the upper level! The master bedroom and additional two bedrooms were separated from one another by a balcony “bridge”. Looking over one side of this bridge, you were admiring the living room. Looking over the other railing, you could check to see who was at the front door. The master bedroom was large. It had a walk-in closet. The master ensuite was lovely. There were two glass bowl sinks atop a quartz counter. There was a huge walk-in shower and a large jetted tub. The additional two bedrooms were a decent size and shared a full bathroom with tub surround shower/bath.

The lower level of this house had a walk out to the back yard off the lake. The rooms were spacious. Speakers and pot lights had been built into the ceiling. There was an additional (large) bedroom downstairs as well as a full bathroom. In addition, there was a room designated to be either a wine cellar or exercise room… your choice. Finally, this house boasted a three car garage, one a double door and the other a single door. I liked the fact that the garage had running water and high windows to get natural light into the area.

If you are looking for luxury, definitely go and look at this home. Regardless, put this home on your list of “must sees”. You will get many building and decorating ideas from it.


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59 Wood Sage Crescent – Sage Creek

Builder: Artista Homes
Selling Price: $680,624 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


59 Wood Sage Crescent – A modern double storey home “with the works”!

Luxury! If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll find it in this house. The main level consists of the entrance hall, the living room, formal dining area, and kitchen. The colours used by the decorator are “white on white” with maple, gray and black accents. The entry hall has a gorgeous floor of linen ceramic tile. The rest of the main level has lovely bleached maple hardwood flooring. Several walls have been given a “patina” of bleached cement. This, in particular, accents the fireplace which is black and the dark maple cupboards of the kitchen. There is a deck off the kitchen which overlooks the lake at the back of the house. The dining room acts as a bridge between the living room and kitchen and has a balcony which overlooks the lower level recreation area. Windows run from that lower level all the way up to the ceiling of the main level. This allows plentiful light to illuminate all living areas of this house.

When you’re ready to head upstairs, you’ll notice the wine/liquor storage area behind double glass doors at the base of the stairs up. Honestly, with all the light streaming in from the windows and glass doors, you’d need to refrigerate that area in some way. If you can afford this house, however, you can afford to do that.

On the second level of this home, there is a bonus room above the double part of the three car garage and a deck over the single part of the garage. Although the bonus room is approximately 20’ by 20’, you lose a little of its usable space since it has a slanted ceiling It would probably make a great playroom or hobby room.

Climb three more stairs to get to the bedroom level. The master bedroom is large and overlooks the lake. Its walk-in closet has built in dark maple organizers. There is rack to hang regular length dresses and another to hang full length ones. There is also a row above row for shirts, pants, etc. The master bath has two sinks and a desk vanity for putting on make-up. There is a walk in shower complete with rain head and side jets. The large soaker tub also has whirlpool jets. The two other bedrooms share a large bathroom with a tub surround bath/shower.

The lower level of this house is a walk-out to the lake level. It is basically divided into two areas by a fireplace wall which opens into both areas. The decorators placed a pool table comfortably into one area (you could have fit two!) and used the central area (below dining room) as a lounging/entertainment area. It is from this lounging area that you have access to outside. Although the back yard has been sodded, the patio area has not yet been finished. Against the opposite wall, there is a wet bar and the decorator has shown by example that there is room for one (or more) tables and bar stools at this end of the room.

There is a large bedroom downstairs and also a full bath. The storage/utility area is quite large and they have set up wiring for a sound system which does (and could continue to) run a sound system around the house.

Did I mention the three car garage? It is actually oversized. The single stall could easily fit a large van. The double stall has a lot of room at the front and sides. I literally drooled at all the space. I imagined my station wagon, bike trailer and two motorcycles along with all tools and outdoor furniture all stored with OODLES of space left over.

As I said right from the beginning, this is definitely a luxury home. The modern architecture won’t be for everyone, but this house is a definite “must see”.


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46 Highland Creek Road - Bridgwater Forest

Builder: Maric Homes
Selling Price: $671,147 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


This home has the largest 2nd and 3rd bedrooms that I have ever seen. This is perfect as children age, they tend to need more space for their stuff.

The bathroom off the Master bedroom is fantastic. It has a rain shower with side jets, a Jacuzzi style tub that takes advantage of natural lighting and lots of counter space.

They have redefined the term mudroom. This area has a very spatial entrance off the garage, a rinse sink and a bathroom.


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366 Sage Creek Boulevard – Sage Creek

Builder: Qualico Homes
Selling Price: $244,750 Plus GST and Land
Type: 2-Storey


366 Sage Creek Boulevard – A two storey home which is an attractive alternative to condominium living.

Am I in San Francisco? There is a “San Fran” look to the traditionally styled homes along this section of Sage Creek Boulevard. Stone stairways lead you to two storey homes with front porches and a maintenance free front yards (all loose rock). This particular house has a lovely bay shaped extrusion (living room) and a small to medium sized porch.

Inside, the living room features a lovely gas fireplace with maple mantle with room on that mantle for a LCD screen as large as you would like. On either side of the fireplace are deep shelves, complete with hidden wiring to the mantle/TV area. The flooring throughout the main floor is a “distressed” look laminate which is quite attractive.

The dining room and kitchen are at the back of the house. The dining room is bright and spacious. It has a large window which looks out to the patio area and double car detached garage. The kitchen has solid maple cupboards and an island. There is a handy built in desk near the back door which could be used as a computer workspace. The two piece lavatory is at the back door.

The master bedroom is above the living room and therefore has the same bay shape. The windows are large and allow plenty of natural light into the room. There is a walk in closet and the three piece master ensuite has a walk-in shower with seat. The other two bedrooms are a medium size and overlook the back yard.

The basement is unfinished but the plumbing has been roughed in.

I could really see myself, a single person, living very comfortably in this home. It makes good use of floor space and the rooms are all warm and cozy. The layout is perfect for entertaining. The maintenance free yard (front is completely loose rock, back has a small deck and extended stone patio with only a patch of grass) would be welcome for anyone who likes to lock the door and go on holiday. If you’re single, empty nesters, newly married, this would be an excellent home to park your slippers at.


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