Tuesday, October 12, 2010
80 Brookstone Place - South Pointe
Selling Price: $830,229 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
This house has a beautiful contemporary design that will never go out of style. I particularly liked the His and Hers walk-in closets in the master bedroom. At least it’s nice in theory before the husband is forced to move his clothes down the hallway.
I particularly was impressed with salesperson Bob Beaudry’s enthusiasm in working for Maric Homes. He couldn’t say enough about the uniqueness of design, the conceptual ingenuity and the excitement of each new product.
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73 Brookstone Place - South Pointe
Selling Price: $279,007 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
The Newport is a very popular bungalow design. There has been great demand for this concept.
You should definitely see this home in person.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
2 Waldport - Royalwood
Builder: Greentree Homes
As you walk into this house, the first thing you notice are the 14 ft. ceilings. Although this house is a bungalow, they utilized the space by raising the ceilings, making the home feel even bigger. Throughout the house there are dark hardwoods and in the carpeted areas there is a shag carpet. I have to say, I love that shag carpet has made a return! I have it in my current house and love it.
Off of the foyer there is a den with grand French doors , a formal dining room and a hallway to the bedrooms. As you continue through the house, there is a kitchen, dinette and family room combo. This would be a great area for entertaining! Nice and close to the food, with plenty of room to sit!!
Down the hallway to the bedrooms, there is also a laundry room with a garage door entry. There are two bedrooms in this house, one being the master. The master has a grand ensuite with soaker tub and separate shower. Across from the bathroom is the walk in closet.
The basement is unfinished with a lot of potential. One aspect I must comment on is that although the basement is unfinished, the floor is painted. I too, have an unfinished basement with a white painted floor. This makes the basement a lot more appealing and cleaner looking. A nice option for a family like ours who wants to use the basement (for all of our girly toys), but don’t want to finish the basement yet.
To me I see this house as perfect house for empty-nesters, retired couples or a 1 child family. It is very roomy, although it only has 2 bedrooms. If you are intrigued by Greentree Homes, their Louisville style home is perfect for a growing family. It has lots of entertaining room, 3 bedrooms and a 1550 square foot basement with tons of potential!
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
50 Highland Creek - Bridgwater Forest
Selling Price: $570,086 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
I love the reading area at the front of the house in this home. You can fit two chairs and a side table, possibly laptop on another table in the room. It is a nice quiet place for someone to use when they want that time to themselves. There is an open kitchen with a dinette. There is also a big island with quartz countertops. I love the floating shelves above the stove top! The fireplace in the living area has what looks like sheets of stained glass. I also liked the way the jetted tub and shower are separate from the toilet area. The garage door enters into the laundry area which has great cabinets and closet area for jackets etc. The basement is very nice with a wet bar and a stained glass backsplash. You can also pull up some stools at the bar area. The basement is a walk-out and therefore there is plenty of light shining through to create another pleasant living area for teenagers. A must see!
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27 Bridlewood Road - Bridgwater Forest
Selling Price: $550,143 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
Wow, bright! This is the first thing I thought when entering this home. It is refreshing to see light coloured walls everywhere. There are some white walls but also light taupe colours on the doors, baseboards, and other walls. This home is very spacious and very open in design.
I love the white cupboards in the kitchen with a few light coloured maple cabinets just for a little contrast. There is a two-sided fireplace between the living area and the four season sunroom. What a great place to escape in the winter and get plenty of light from all the windows and warmth from the fireplace.
The master bedroom in this bungalow is huge with an ensuite with heated floors, which feels so good! There is also a big shower stall with three small windows for extra light. I love the his and her walk-ins closets with the wooden shelves. I prefer the wood instead of the white wire ones you typically see in homes.
The basement is not done in this home but I know that there are 9ft ceilings which will make the finished basement seem that much more bigger upon completion. The staircase going down to the basement has glass on it and provides openness going down the stairs.
You need to go see this home today!
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Friday, October 8, 2010
27 Bridlewood Road - Bridgwater Forest
Selling Price: $550,143 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
A beautiful double sided fireplace leads into a room that leaves everything to the imagination. It overlooks a forest, has plenty of windows and could be utilized as a music room, a dining room, a library, a sitting room or anything you can dream.
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50 Highland Creek Road - Bridgwater Forest
Selling Price: $570,086 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
Congratulations go out to Jason Arlt as he hosted the Minister of Housing, Kerri Irvin-Ross on Monday as she announced the establishment of Bridgwater Lakes and an emphasis on visitable housing.
70 Blue Sun Drive - Sage Creek
Selling Price: $457,052 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
Wow, the entry doors are huge in this house. You feel like you are entering a castle!! The house features light hardwood floors, which I am noticing is not as common these days, so this was kind of refreshing! Off of the foyer, there is a den (which I guess could potentially be used as a bedroom) and a 3 piece bath.
In the kitchen , there are white cabinets and a very nice metallic backsplash. The backsplash was very modern looking and very striking. The best thing about this kitchen slow close drawers, which in my case would mean no little piggies getting caught!!
Whoever chose the light fixtures in this house did an awesome job they too were very modern and different than the usual found in show homes.
This house gives off a warm feeling and the stone fireplace adds to that feeling. I love that so many of the homes have fireplaces. That was a must when we moved into our new home (however, much to my husbands dismay, the fireplace wasnt originally there...he had to build it in himself. Love you honey :) ).
An unusual feature in this house was the fact that only the master bedroom was on the main living level (unless you count the den at the front of the house). Downstairs there are three more bedrooms with double closets and one with a walk in.) This would be ideal for a family dealing with teenagers. They would have their own area downstairs, while mom and dad could for once in a very long time, have some PRIVACY!!
Although this house doesnt suit my families particular needs, in 12 years from now, we will be begging for one. This is a very unique and modern styled home sure to please!!
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
64 Brookstone Place - South Pointe
Selling Price: $615,300 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
Joanna N.
The modest exterior of this home does not do the exquisite interior justice!
Upon entry into the home, you are greeted with a double sided fireplace that is shared with the great room. The large entry way ensures guests will not be tripping over themselves coming and going.
To the right of the home are the sleeping quarters and bathrooms. The perfect sized master ensuite is just enough to spoil the master, but not too over the top to steal square footage from the rest of the home. His and hers closets complete the master suite and it wasn’t hard to figure out which closet would belong to the woman in this house!
The expansive kitchen is definitely one to see – wall-to-wall cabinets and a walk-in pantry provide more than enough storage and practicality. The Caesar stone island is very large and is a chefs delight. A very large eating area completes the kitchen with a view of the lake. Garden doors to an exterior covered patio are an added bonus and this space could easily be transformed into a 3-season sunroom.
The fully finished lower level is just as impressive as the main floor. Super-sized windows make this feel open and bright - for those that have an aversion to basements, this house is for you! The basement is complete with a games area, media area, and two bedrooms.
Susan G.
The home was my absolute favourite! This amazing 3-bedroom walk-out bungalow uses every square inch of the 1,995 sq. ft. From the ribbon fireplace in the large front foyer to the fantastic layout of the lower level, you are in for a treat with this home. Definitely built with practicality and space optimization in mind.
It is both luxurious and functional. The open plan main floor is inviting and comfortable. The oversized kitchen with granite and Ceasar stone counters and gorgeous cupboards, along with the large eating area, with built-in counter server, and the great room with the ribbon fireplace to the large open foyer is stunning. The eating area leads to a covered outside deck area.
The master bedroom is large and features His and Hers walk-in closets. This master is just the right size, with a well-designed ensuite. Check out the faucets in the bathrooms!
The large back entrance includes a laundry area with plenty of space and storage. A 2nd bedroom, 4-pce bathroom and large front office\bedrooom complete the main floor.
The lower level walk-out is well designed with a common family room area. A large bedroom with walk-in closet is off the family room. Around the corner is a 3-pce bathroom with fully enclosed glass shower and linen closet. A 2nd bedroom or office with a large double closet complete the lower level which also has access to the attached garage. The back entrance in the lower level is large enough to add a second laundry area.
This home came the closest to suit our needs… Plenty of space in the main floor common areas, with private bedroom quarters for the younger family.. The lower level provided a second ‘master’ suite for the in-laws, with a 3 pce well-designed upscale bathroom just outside the door. If only this home had garage parking for 4 vehicles……
Definitely a must – see! (and almost a must-have for me!)
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
11 Wood Sage Crescent - Sage Creek
Selling Price: $470,306 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
11 Wood Sage Crescent – My dream bungalow!
My last home visit… and I found the house *I* would love to buy!
First look – a lovely etched glass front door and windows whose “starburst” design matches up across the door frame. Inside the hall, to the right, a similar etched glass wall which separates the entrance from the formal dining room. That area is roomy and a large front window gives it good light.
Walk to the back of the house to find the kitchen and living area. The living room is large and bright. It has floor to ceiling windows. Along the long wall is a good-looking gas fireplace set in a wide cultured stone column. To the left of that, there is an entertainment wall housed below a quarter arch. Together, the fireplace and entertainment centre make a very good looking feature wall.
The kitchen has dark maple cupboards, granite countertops and stainless appliances. I really liked the mosaic backsplashes and the island’s casual bar seating area. There is an informal eating area behind the kitchen and off that, a doorway leading to a screened porch. The porch could easily be converted into an all season room by replacing the screens with windows. Either way, it’s a very cozy area. Stairs down from the screened porch lead to a paved stone patio with Japanese style privacy walls. A few steps down from that area leads you to the back gate which opens out onto a public sidewalk and neighbourhood “feeder” road.
There are two side hallways in this home. The small back hallway leads you to the master bedroom. This bedroom’s windows face out towards the “zen” garden/patio area. The bedroom has a walk in closet with built in maple shelving and garment racks. The master bath has a double sink, plenty of cupboard space and a large mirror. There is a shower area (glass walls had not yet been installed with two shower heads… one fixed and one wand. There was a large soaker tub.
The second side hallway leads you to a second bedroom and second bathroom as well as the laundry area and garage entrance. The second bedroom is large and has a large closet with built in shelves. The bathroom has a tub surround and granite counter top. The laundry room makes good use of space. The washer and dryer are full sized but stacked. There is a sink in the laundry room and cupboard space. The garage is only a double but it is very roomy. The central vac’s canister is housed along the front wall of the garage. This will make it convenient to dump the “dust bunnies”.
The lower level of this home is fully finished. The slightly curved stairwell leads you into a large recreation area (on the left) which is the full length of the house and half as wide. At one end, a projection TV is mounted in the ceiling and a large screen is mounted on the wall. A wet bar is at the opposite end of the room along the side wall. There is plenty of room for a pool table if you wish. At the back of this long recreational area is a downstairs walkout with stairs leading up to the “zen” patio. Since this area is below ground level, I checked for drainage at the foot of the stairs. Not to worry… proper drainage is present.
Are you an exercise nut? There is a tiled area to the right of the stairs complete with LCD TV screen and mirrors so you can step onto your treadmill, elliptical trainer or whatever and get immersed in you favourite TV show.
The other half of the lower level has two large bedrooms with good sized closets. At the far end of the hallway is a large full bathroom.
Where is the utility room you ask? It is housed below the stairs in the middle of the lower level and it is what separates the bedrooms from the recreational area.
Personally, I liked this home so much that I bought a lottery ticket right after I left Sage Creek in the hope that I’d have enough money to come back the next day and buy it. It might not suit everyone, but it sure suited me! :)
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2 Lyndhurst Gate - Hampton Village, Steinbach
Selling Price: $179,945 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
Susan G.
This amazing 1118 sq. ft. home is the surprise of the parade so far. This single family home would be excellent for the young newlywed couple looking to buy their first home, or a retired couple, looking to downsize, and prefer to live in a house as opposed to a condo unit or apartment.
The main living areas features the kitchen with an oversized island which is perfect for entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen is the family room with a large eating area on the opposite side of the kitchen.
The good size master bedroom includes a large closet and a pocket door to the 4 piece main bathroom.. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms finish the main level.
The unique design of this home makes efficient use of space on the main level with a full basement and double attached garage for additional space and storage.
The exterior of the home is stone and stucco and the large lot is a bonus. This home is definitely “Worth the Trip”!
Joanna N.
For use of space and ingenuity of design, #2 Lyndhurst Gate in Steinbach is one of my favorites in this years parade.
At a modest 1,118 sqft, this home feels as spacious as some of its competitors in the 1,500 sqft category. The builder answered the wishes of many new home buyers with a very open floor plan. The flow from the front to the back of the home is simple – to the right is the dining area, kitchen, family room at the back – to the left are the sleeping quarters and bathroom.
The fabulous kitchen is open to the family room and eating area. This space is fantastic for entertaining or lining up the kids for breakfast along the oversized island.
For a small home, the master bedroom is a very good size at 15 X 15. It includes a large closet and a pass through to the 4-piece bath. Following through the 4-piece bath leads down a hall to the two additional bedrooms which complete the main floor.
This home is suitable for a single person, professional couple, or a young couple just starting their family. The extra space in the basement would allow enough room to develop this home into over 2,000 sqft of living space. The large yard and affordability of this home make this a very attractive home and location.
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47 Almington Bay - Bridgwater Forest
Selling Price: $290,250 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
This bungalow was built to be both practical and comfortable.
The light colours that decorate this home and the beech hardwoods make this home feel bright and airy.
The kitchen is very spacious and well-planned. The island provides additional storage and counter space including a well-placed wine rack to the side.
The great room has built ins for an entertainment centre and overlooks the back garden.
The master suite is cozy with an ensuite with shower and walk in closet. This room is sunny and bright. A further bedroom, bathroom and laundry room add to the perfect flow of this house.
Though the basement is unfinished, if you wanted more space, there is ample scope to double the living space in this lovely home.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
21 Hunterbrook Road - Bridgwater Forest
Selling Price: $726,417 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
This bungalow is both refined and elegant. It is definitely designed for those who like the finer things of life. Everything in this house has the best materials and high-end finishes.
The extra wide hallway is very welcoming. As you walk through this house you get this feeling of calm. This house flows so well. The large windows and the amazing hard woods are so luxurious.
The kitchen would make any aspiring chef proud. The island is bigger than the dining table that I have at my home. The counter tops are very practical, made from Cambria Quartz. There is a Wolf cook top and built in oven and gorgeous maple cabinets. The great room and dining area both look out to the rear of the property with huge windows to take advantage of this lot.
The master suite does not disappoint. The ensuite is spa like and has one of the deepest tubs I have seen surrounded by white rippled tile. This is the same tile used in the shower to bring this space neatly together. The double vanity is also crowned with that beautiful quartz to continue the luxury.
Downstairs in the basement, there is a cozy family room with doors to the back yard. There is even a walk in wine cellar next to the bar. This basement is delightful with smooth curved walls that add to the feeling of comfort. An additional two bedrooms complete this basement.
Huntington Homes must be very proud. If you want to know the meaning of quality, just visit this house.
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11 Hunterbrook Road - Bridgwater Forest
Selling Price: $742,680 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
As you approach the front of this house, you cannot help but admire the beautiful white stone that covers the front. This is a subtle hint about what you are going to see in this gorgeous bungalow. As you open the front door, you cannot help but to say “Wow!” The ceilings soar above you and feel like they go on forever. The hallway is bigger than one of my bedrooms in my own house. To the front of the house is an enormous room that could be a bedroom or an office. If I lived here I can imagine daily calls to my boss telling him that I would be working from home. With floor to ceiling windows natural light just floods in and lifts your mood.
The dining room is enormous as well. There is enough room to put a huge table in here and comfortably seat 12 or more people comfortably with room to spare.
The full bathroom is very unique. The faucets to the vanity are in the wall.
Off the mudroom is a very large laundry room. In my native
Down the hall you pass another bedroom and then on to the master suite. This house just goes on and on. As you walk into the master bedroom, there’s that word again “Wow!” This is a very elegant room befitting of the type of person that would live here. With views of the lake to the rear waking up in the morning will never be a problem. The ensuite has a huge soaker tub and a very unique shower. There are three shower heads at different levels to make sure you are gloriously massaged. The vanity is huge, not surprising, the walk in closet has more than enough room to store both my husband’s and my four season wardrobes.
Back in the kitchen, there is a lovely curved island. All the cabinets have soft close doors and luxurious granite counters.
The great room also has fantastic views to the lake at the back. There is even a sun room that leads to a small balcony.
Here we go again. Walking down to the basement “Wow” There is a huge rec room with a walk out to the back yard and a three sided fireplace. There is a built in bar area with granite counters. The media room gives a new meaning to movie night. There are two further bedrooms, a fitness room and a full bath. Let’s be honest, this basement is bigger than most people’s houses!
There is so much to say about this house that you just have to go and see it. It certainly has given me aspirations of living here.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
214 Perfanick Drive - Bridgewood Estates
Selling Price: $257,939 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
Walking up the driveway of this 1656 sq. ft. ‘Yorkton 3’ bungalow, visitors will feel immediately welcomed by the giant sized green ribbon stretched across the double door of the home’s double garage and the message that goes along with it; just like a huge gift tag on a present. As you approach this home, you will definitely know that you are in the right place to see this entry in the Parade of Homes.
The exterior of the house has an exterior made up of stone work from the ground up several feet and then neutral coloured stucco from the stone to the roof. A good look that is unique. There is a tall entrance way with a double glass front door. You will find a coat closet to the right of the entry and to the left is the formal dining room. It has a big window to the front street and room for a large table, chairs and cabinet and/or hutch. You enter from the garage and come into a mud room with a closet, and a washer and dryer.
The centre hallway leads to the back area where you will find the kitchen, another eating area and the great room. The kitchen has maple hardwood flooring, a walk-in pantry, all stainless steel appliances and a generous island with double stainless steel sinks (that look directly into the great room) and is raised at its edge to accommodate two bar stools. The eating area has room for a fair sized table, its own windows and the door to the rear of the property. The great room has a vaulted ceiling (12 ft. tall) and a huge window overlooking the backyard. Some of the options for it include a double sided fireplace between the living room and the open hallway and a built-in entertainment centre. This open living area allows all the family and their visitors to interact in a wonderful open concept space.
On the other side of the home, you will find the master bedroom and its ensuite and two smaller bedrooms that share another full bathroom. The bedroom part of the master has a beautifully appointed sleeping area - nice windows, neutral colours. The bathroom has several cupboards, a huge soaker-jacuzzi tub with a translucent window above it to let in the light. There is a large vanity with sink, a separate shower and the toilet. The walk-in closet is part of of the ensuite area.
The lower level of the home is spacious and ready and waiting to be created in the eyes of its owners - also included are roughed-in plumbing and insulation; plus the furnace, water heater area. Come on over and check out the welcome expressed by its builders - A & S Homes outside, and then feel the warmth inside its gracious living space!
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160 Perfanick Drive - Bridgewood Estates
Selling Price: $407,743 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
This Bentley Homes bungalow is definitely a specially conceived and designed home. From its dramatic grand entrance with a vaulted ceiling and twelve windows looking out on Perfanick Drive. Prospective buyers can read over the entire list of this house’s specifications about all the building supplies used, the insulation used, details on the type of windows used and the plumbing and electric al fittings. That information is very important to many buyers who want to know as much as possible about the house and how it was built.
This home is a two storey, stucco, five bedroom, three bathroom home with special features including a four-season sun room at the rear of the living space - just off the great room, dining room and kitchen. All ceilings are 9 feet making it feel especially spacious. The galley kitchen has all the ultra modern appliances, gorgeous granite counter tops, a walk-in pantry and opens to the dining room and great room. Must not forget the fireplace that is shared between the 4 season sun room and the living room.
On the main level are the master bedroom and ensuite and two smaller bedrooms and a full bathroom. The large windows of this space look out on the backyard and what is currently a stand of some birch trees. The ensuite bathroom has a truly space-age combination bathtub-shower system enclosed in a circular glassed in corner. It includes a steam shower, a large tub with 3 head rests, a foot massager, a rain shower from its ceiling, a hand held shower, a sound system (for music) and a cell phone. Definitely unique!
The lower level is fully finished and is like a separate living space. Because the bungalow is built with the basement raised, it has very large windows around the perimeter of the living space. It has another kitchen with generous counter space and a raised bar area and a fridge and sink perfect for social occasions and family gatherings. There are two more bedrooms downstairs - both of which are a generous size (one even has a walk-in closet) and they share a full bathroom with double sinks. There is a very roomy seating area with a built-in entertainment unit and a long, luxurious leather sofa and big, cozy chair. But wait, there is still room for a very large table with eight chairs. The utility room is stowed away - off to the side of the basement and will be the location of a washer, dryer, freezer and storage.
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127 Marine Drive - Van Hull Estates
Selling Price: $635,127 plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
This 2400 sq. ft. Bungalow, (with a loft), has plenty of space for a growing family. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the neat design etched into the ceramic tile floor in the front entrance. I thought it was a great alternative than a carpeted area rug which I would have placed there. It is like having a built in area rug! The home is quite open and bright with a fireplace on the wall between the living area and the dining area. The kitchen has a huge island which has chairs all around it for sitting and enjoying a meal. This is in place of a table and chairs typically seen in most homes. I truly like this idea because if you already have a formal dining room you only need one other place to eat for those nights when its just you and your family. The island in this home is the place for that. The counters in the kitchen are made of ceaser stone which are beautiful, and there is a wet bar in this area for entertaining and pouring refreshments!
The one really nice thing I liked was that the master bedroom is right off the kitchen. If you have to get up in the middle of the night to get a drink or a bottle for your baby, you are not too far away. The ensuite has a shower, jetted tub and two sinks so that you do not have to share a sink on those busy mornings when you are in a rush and don’t have time for your partner to wash up first! A spacious walk in closet, is also included.
The garage door steps right into the laundry room/mudroom which is great because it often gets quite muddy/messy in those areas, so guests will not be able to see this hidden area.
There is one unique feature I noticed above all the doors and windows and that is the cool vinyl designs. It adds such intricate detail to the home and makes it that much more memorable to me. The other really nice feature I noticed in this home is a loft area up a few stairs. This can be used as a master bedroom or a guest room. It is seperate from the rest of the house which is ideal for guests.
This builder also provides a door from the basement straight out to the garage. What a great idea to have an alternative exit!
This home is a must see!
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
172 Bridgeland Drive South - Bridgwater Forest
Selling Price: $306,450 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
The first thing I realised when walking around this home is how much it would suit my lifestyle (and life stage). From the entrance, there is a feeling that this house was built with me in mind. With no children and a busy lifestyle, my husband and I need a home to be comfortable, welcoming to our friends, with enough space to indulge in our respective hobbies. A bungalow would be ideal for our 13 year old cat and, let’s be honest here, he is the real boss.
There is a bedroom at the front of the home which would be ideal for us to use as a study. As it is separated from the rest of the home, I can see that I could get a lot of work done here without any distractions.
The great room and kitchen are open concept and so ideal to hold dinner parties, with an eating area for guests to sip wine whilst dinner is being prepared. The dining room offers ample space to serve up our feast.
The master bedroom is very cozy. Not being a lover of mornings, I would worry that I may get too cozy in here and not want to drag myself out of bed.
The basement is finished with a rec room, another bedroom for visiting guests and a full bath. There is even a fitness area that I can put my treadmill that probably has not been used in 6 months.
Overall this house has my name written all over it. Everything I need is here without having to worry about the maintenance. A bonus when you buy a new home.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
26 Yacht’s Cove - Van Hull Estates
Selling Price: $673,333 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
This home sets itself apart from the other homes on the street because of the shape of the exterior. It looks very modern. When entering the home you will notice the high ceiling which is 14 feet high. It makes the house look even more grand than it is.
The kitchen/living area is my favourite part of the house because it has a red caeser stone countertop against grey cabinets. Now that’s different! Then there is a wet bar across from the kitchen, against a wall, with the same countertop and cabinet colour. The punch of red in the kitchen and throughout the house, (ie: red ottoman, vases, etc), makes it very appealing to me because I love red! This house has an open concept so it looks very spacious, but the amount of windows in the home really brightens up the space making it seem even bigger. There are 79 windows throughout this house so if you like bright, this is the home for you! (I did not count the windows, the agent gave me this info!)
This home also has a four seasons sunroom with a fireplace. The fireplace is two-sided and spills into the family room which is next to the dining room. I love the idea of the two-sided fireplace because it makes it useful in more than one area and if you love to keep warm in the winter this is good!
Other things I liked about this home was the huge walk-in closet. Everyone needs a good storage area like this for wardrobe and shoes etc. It makes your daily life more easier when everything is organized. I also liked the cute chandeliers in the ensuite. Little things like this really add a nice touch to the décor of the home. The ensuite also included two sinks for a couple to be able to get ready in the morning together, without having to wait to use the sink for washing up.
In summary, I would definitely encourage people to go see this home because of its small but unique features.
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30 Stone Ridge Drive - Stone Ridge Meadows, Stonewall
Builder: A&S Homes
Selling Price: $354,829 Plus GST and Land
Type: Bungalow
You know that you’re approaching an A+S home when you see the big green bow on the garage; in this case, a large double garage. The first thing you must do is say hi to Kim, one of the friendliest and most personable sales agents in the business.
As I said before, the drive to Stonwall is not only short, but quite relaxing. When my son was younger, we used to drive to Balmoral every Wednesday in the winter for hockey practice. The roads were good and the drive was pleasant. Stonewall is well before Balmoral, so don’t even think about distance.
The 12’ ceiling in the great room enable the installation of huge windows thereby maximizing natural light. This is particularly effective in the great room and kitchen eating area. Looking out the back of the house, one is dazzled by a southern faced covered deck, a manmade lake and a walking path. All of this in a 75’ x 148’ yard!
The great room feature wall is the perfect size for an entertainment unit or big screen TV. This open concept enables people in any room to be part of the conversation during a party. The formal dining room allows you to leave a bit of a mess in the kitchen but keep it out of sight.
The Master bedroom features a large walk-in closet. Of course, all of the other bedrooms are blessed with ample closet space too. Being a wine lover, I appreciated seeing the bottle of Malbec and glasses next to the Jacuzzi style tub.
The unfinished basement challenges one to be creative and dream. For me, it becomes a games area, a wet bar, a big screen TV; however, it’s all up to you.
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